ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient with nausea and vomiting. Which additional autonomic symptoms that often accompany vomiting will the nurse observe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pallor, sweating, and tachycardia are common autonomic responses to vomiting due to the body's stress response.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing information on the medication Pancrease (lipase, protease, amylase) to a patient diagnosed with pancreatitis. Which important instruction should the nurse be sure to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancrease should be taken before meals to assist in digesting food by breaking down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
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
What is necessary to restrict when the ammonia level of a patient diagnosed with cirrhosis continues to rise?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting protein intake can help reduce ammonia production, as proteins are broken down into ammonia in the body, which is critical in managing hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis.
Question 5 of 5
Colonoscopy results indicate the diagnosis of irritable bowel disease (IBD) in a patient admitted to the hospital with diarrhea. What information should the nurse include when preparing patient education regarding diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-roughage (low-fiber) diet helps manage diarrhea and reduce intestinal irritation in patients with IBD.