ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Concept 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The patient with emphysema comes to the emergency department with difficulty breathing. What finding should the nurse anticipate during data collection? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A. Diminished breath sounds due to decreased air movement. C. Use of accessory muscles to assist breathing. E. Barrel-shaped chest from hyperinflation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen, are known to increase the risk of peptic ulcer formation by disrupting the protective mucosal barrier of the stomach and duodenum.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse enters a room of a patient who is acutely short of breath. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pursed lip breathing is a technique that can help patients with acute dyspnea by improving ventilation, prolonging exhalation, and reducing the work of breathing.
Question 4 of 5
Gas exchange occurs in which of the following structures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The alveoli are tiny air sacs within the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about minimizing the effects of reflux during sleep. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed can help reduce nighttime GERD symptoms by preventing stomach acid from refluxing into the esophagus.