ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A 45-year-old male patient complaints of chronic stomach pain and is diagnosed with a Helicobacter pylori infection. The physician decided to initiate triple therapy. Which combination of medications is most appropriate for this treatment?
Correct Answer: Amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and omeprazole form the standard triple therapy for H. pylori, combining antibiotics to eradicate the bacteria and a proton pump inhibitor to reduce stomach acid.
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Question 4 of 5
A client is diagnosed with osteomyelitis. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: Osteomyelitis causes localized bone pain and tenderness due to infection, often accompanied by swelling.
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Question 5 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 6. The correct answer should be A. The document's answer of B is likely a typo, but we adhere to the provided correct answer.
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