ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who received a new diet prescription from the physician for nothing by mouth (NPO) except ice chips. Which actions would the nurse take to alleviate the effects of dehydration?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: Dry mucous membranes indicate dehydration, a key observation. B: Oral care with moist swabs relieves dry mouth discomfort. C: Water sips violate NPO orders. D: Increasing IV fluids prevents dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. The nurse should expect the client to receive which of the following types of anesthesia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moderate sedation ensures comfort and relaxation during a colonoscopy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is gathering information from a patient with abdominal pain. Which description of pain is consistent with diverticulitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diverticulitis causes constant, cramping pain in the left lower quadrant due to sigmoid colon inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a patient about how to perform fecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, leading to false-positive fecal occult blood test results.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient after a Bilroth II (gastrojejunostomy) procedure. During review of the postoperative prescriptions, which would the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Irrigating the NG tube post-Billroth II risks disrupting the anastomosis and requires clarification.