ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal examination. Which step would be taken first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inspection is the first step to visually assess the abdomen for abnormalities without altering bowel sounds or motility.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal examination. Which step would be taken first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inspection is the first step to visually assess the abdomen for abnormalities without altering bowel sounds or motility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation for colleagues about various herbal remedies that patients might use. Which herbal supplement might patients use to treat diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Probiotics support gut health, helping manage diarrhea, IBS, and ulcerative colitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had surgery for a bowel obstruction. The client has a nasogastric tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: A: Bed rest for 48 hours aids healing post-surgery. B: Irrigating the NG tube prevents blockages. C: Incentive spirometer use prevents respiratory complications like pneumonia. D: Leg exercises are not typically prioritized for bowel obstruction recovery.