ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A home health nurse is visiting a client who has COPD and is receiving oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. The client reports difficulty breathing.What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Evaluating respiratory status determines the severity and guides interventions. Other actions may follow assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who is scheduled for a barium swallow asks a nurse why a laxative is necessary after the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laxatives help eliminate barium, preventing constipation. Other options do not explain the necessity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has dumping syndrome following gastric surgery. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing protein slows gastric emptying, reducing dumping syndrome symptoms. Other options can worsen symptoms.