ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who takes aspirin three times daily. Which of the following is a potential side effect of daily aspirin intake?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin can irritate the stomach lining, leading to gastrointestinal bleeding. Other options are not typical side effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a patient that has GERD. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painful swallowing (dysphagia) is common in GERD due to acid irritation. Other options are not typical GERD symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a class about the long-term effects of childhood obesity.Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as a potential complication of childhood obesity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Childhood obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance caused by excess body fat. ADHD, rheumatoid arthritis, and hypotension are not directly linked to obesity.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is post esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and recovering in the GI Suite.What potential complication of an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure should the nurse be aware of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perforation is a serious complication of EGD due to the risk of puncturing the gastrointestinal tract. Gastric ulcers, allergic reactions, and infections are less directly related.
Question 5 of 5
A client has esophageal cancer.Which intervention by the nurse takes priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preventing aspiration is critical in esophageal cancer to avoid pneumonia and other complications. Other interventions are secondary.