ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What action should a nurse implement to prevent complications in a patient with hepatitis who has been prescribed bed rest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging turning, coughing, and deep breathing every 2 hours helps prevent respiratory complications like atelectasis and pneumonia, which are risks during prolonged bed rest.
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
Order: Colace 25 mg PO PRN for constipation. Available: Colace 20mg/5ml. How much will the nurse give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Since 20 mg is in 5ml, to administer 25mg: 25mg × 5ml/20mg = 6.25ml.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cholelithiasis with bile duct obstruction. The nurse should expect which of the following findings when obtaining the client's urine specimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bile duct obstruction causes bilirubin buildup, leading to dark, amber-colored urine.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is to infuse 1 liter of D10W over 8 hours. What rate will the nurse set the iv pump for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To administer 1 liter (1000 ml) over 8 hours, divide 1000 ml by 8 hours: 1000 ml ÷ 8 hours = 125 ml/hr.