ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Order: Zofran 8 mg po before chemotherapy available: Zofran 4mg/5ml how much will the nurse give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To administer 8mg of Zofran (4mg/5ml): (8mg / 4mg) × 5ml = 10ml.
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
The nurse is assessing a patient's mouth and notes white, milk curd-appearing plaques attached to the oral mucosa. Which condition is present?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thrush, caused by Candida albicans, is characterized by white, milk-curd-like plaques on the oral mucosa.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is receiving morphine for pain control. What will the nurse emphasize about preventing constipation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stool softeners are the standard prevention for opioid-induced constipation, maintaining stool consistency without causing dependency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with esophageal surgery who has had stents placed in the esophagus and instructs the patient how best to avoid regurgitation. What should the nurse include in this instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smaller meals reduce stomach overfilling, minimizing regurgitation and pressure on the esophageal stent.