ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a patient about bariatric surgery and dumping syndrome. Which statement indicates that the patient comprehends dumping syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small, frequent meals prevent rapid gastric emptying in dumping syndrome. Other options are incorrect or exacerbate symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions to a patient who is scheduled for a barium swallow to assess dysphagia.Which of the following patient statements would indicate to the nurse that the instructions have been understood?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking plenty of fluids after the test is correct as it helps flush barium from the gastrointestinal system, preventing constipation. A clear liquid diet is not typically required, stools are lighter (not black), and no dye is injected in a barium swallow.
Question 3 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. The client's history reveals a previous diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease.What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV fluid resuscitation stabilizes a patient with a suspected perforated ulcer, a medical emergency. Pain medication is secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who had a large portion of the stomach surgically removed will need to receive vitamin B12 for life due to which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pernicious anemia results from impaired B12 absorption after stomach surgery, requiring lifelong supplementation. Other anemias are not directly related to stomach surgery.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a patient with H. pylori.What is a common nursing intervention to manage H. pylori infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotic therapy is the primary treatment for H. pylori infection. Other options do not directly address the infection.