ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer medications and notes that a patient has sucralfate ordered QID. When is the best time to administer this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sucralfate should be administered 1 hour before meals to allow it to form a protective barrier in the stomach lining without interference from food, as an empty stomach enhances its effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
Which risk is significantly increased in patients diagnosed with liver disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Liver disease impairs drug metabolism, increasing the risk of drug toxicity, particularly for medications metabolized by the liver.
Question 3 of 5
Colonoscopy results indicate the diagnosis of irritable bowel disease (IBD) in a patient admitted to the hospital with diarrhea. What information should the nurse include when preparing patient education regarding diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-roughage (low-fiber) diet helps manage diarrhea and reduce intestinal irritation in patients with IBD.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with esophageal surgery who has had stents placed in the esophagus and instructs the patient how best to avoid regurgitation. What should the nurse include in this instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smaller meals reduce stomach overfilling, minimizing regurgitation and pressure on the esophageal stent.
Question 5 of 5
What is the purpose for the nurse administering metoclopramide (Reglan) IV postoperatively?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoclopramide is a prokinetic agent used to prevent or treat postoperative nausea and vomiting by increasing gastric motility.