ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is observing a patient for the early signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome. Which symptom indicates this occurrence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sweating and pallor are early signs of dumping syndrome due to rapid gastric emptying.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is one day postoperative from a Roux-en-Y surgical procedure. The nurse notices that the patient has received a lunch tray. Which of the following food items would be concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Solid foods like yogurt risk complications like dumping syndrome one day post-Roux-en-Y, unlike clear liquids.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is observing a patient for the early signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome. Which symptom indicates this occurrence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sweating and pallor are early signs of dumping syndrome due to rapid gastric emptying.
Question 5 of 5
A client with hepatitis has contracted the infection from contaminated food. Which type of hepatitis is this client most likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated food or water, unlike Hepatitis B, C, and D, which are primarily bloodborne.