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: This is incorrect as per the document's correct answer for question 3. The correct answer should be A, as small, frequent meals help prevent dumping syndrome. However, the document specifies B, which may be a typo. For consistency, we follow the document's stated correct answer.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preparations for administering intravenous potassium replacement supplements to a client who has a potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: Adequate urine output, patient education, repeat potassium checks, and cardiac monitoring are essential for safe IV potassium administration.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease about the pathophysiology of the condition. Which of the following explanations best describes the underlying cause of Parkinson's disease?
Correct Answer: Parkinson's disease results from the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, causing motor symptoms like tremors and rigidity.
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Question 4 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 reduce the volume of food entering the small intestine at one time, helping to prevent rapid gastric emptying and subsequent symptoms of dumping syndrome.
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Question 5 of 5
A patient with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) may present with which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: SIADH causes hyponatremia from excessive water retention, leading to confusion or altered mental status.
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