ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient presents with episodes of vomiting and notices the presence of coffee ground-like material in their vomit.This manifestation is most likely associated with which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coffee ground vomitus indicates upper GI bleeding, often linked to hiatal hernia causing esophagitis. Gallbladder disease does not typically cause this.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a client that just had a liver biopsy.Which of the following is a potential immediate risk associated with a liver biopsy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bleeding is an immediate risk due to the liver's vascular nature. Other risks are less immediate or unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. The client's history reveals a previous diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease.The nurse suspects a perforated ulcer. What is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A perforated ulcer requires immediate surgical intervention, making preparation for surgery the priority. Other actions follow stabilization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has acute pancreatitis.Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate in the client's history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis by obstructing pancreatic ducts. Other options are not direct causes.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is post esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and recovering in the GI Suite.What potential complication of an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure should the nurse be aware of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perforation is a serious complication of EGD due to the risk of puncturing the gastrointestinal tract. Gastric ulcers, allergic reactions, and infections are less directly related.