ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After receiving a tube feeding, a nurse assesses the patient to be sweaty with abdominal distention and diarrhea. What is the most likely cause of this response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dumping syndrome occurs when nutrients are rapidly infused into the small intestine, causing fluid shifts that lead to sweating, diarrhea, and abdominal distention.
Question 2 of 5
Which is a common adverse effect of magnesium-based antacid preparations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium-based antacids, like magnesium hydroxide, commonly cause diarrhea due to their osmotic effect, drawing water into the bowel.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has a gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse should anticipate that in addition to cimetidine and sucralfate, the provider will prescribe which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarithromycin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for H. pylori infections, a frequent cause of gastric ulcers, as part of combination therapy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient with constipation. Which situation(s) would cause constipation?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: A diet low in fiber, iron supplements, and morphine use are all known to cause constipation by slowing bowel motility or reducing stool bulk.
Question 5 of 5
Which instruction will the nurse include in the discharge teaching of a patient taking psyllium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psyllium, a bulk-forming laxative, requires sufficient hydration to prevent obstruction, making a full glass of water essential.