ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Concept 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting with nutrition teaching for a patient who voices concern over adjusting to a diabetic diet. Which response by the nurse about medical nutrition therapy is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medical nutrition therapy for diabetes involves creating a well-balanced, individualized meal plan that meets the patient's nutritional needs while helping to manage blood glucose levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is starting therapy with sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sucralfate should be taken on an empty stomach, typically 1 hour before meals. This timing allows the medication to coat the ulcer site effectively and protect it from the acidic environment of the stomach.
Question 3 of 5
Which client would the nurse identify as high risk for developing aspiration pneumonia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patients who have had a stroke are at high risk for aspiration pneumonia due to potential impairment of their swallowing mechanisms and decreased gag reflex.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with type 1 DM expresses concern about developing retinopathy due to a chronic disease. How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Good control of blood glucose levels and blood pressure is essential in reducing the risk of diabetic retinopathy and its progression. Research has shown that maintaining tight glycemic control and managing hypertension can significantly decrease the likelihood and severity of retinopathy in patients with diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
After change of shift, the nurse has the following patients on her assignment. Which one should she see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persistent shortness of breath after using an inhaler could indicate an inadequate response to treatment or worsening asthma exacerbation.