ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A patient who underwent gastric surgery is being educated on preventing dumping syndrome. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: Small, frequent meals are the most effective dietary strategy to prevent dumping syndrome by reducing the volume of food that enters the small intestine at once.
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Question 2 of 5
A patient with diverticulitis is being treated with oral antibiotics and clear liquids for 2 to 3 days. The nurse recognizes that this treatment is appropriate for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: Uncomplicated diverticulitis is managed with oral antibiotics and a clear liquid diet for bowel rest, as it lacks complications like abscesses.
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Question 3 of 5
A patient with myasthenia gravis is admitted to the hospital with signs of a myasthenic crisis. Which of the following symptoms should the nurses expect to observe?
Correct Answer: Myasthenic crisis involves severe muscle weakness, leading to respiratory distress, dysphagia, and increased vital signs due to stress.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a patient with ulcerative colitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A low-fiber diet reduces bowel irritation during ulcerative colitis flare-ups.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who needs to have a cholecystectomy due to gallstones. Which of the following is the best response from the nurse to explain what caused this problem?
Correct Answer: Cholesterol in gallstones can cause inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), which is a common reason for cholecystectomy.
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