ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What action should the nurse take before starting an enteral feeding using a newly inserted nasogastric feeding tube?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal x-ray confirms correct nasogastric tube placement, preventing complications. Other actions are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets. The nurse should administer 2 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client that takes aspirin three times per day. Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of taking daily aspirin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin can irritate the stomach lining, causing upset. Other options are not common side effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining NPO status rests the pancreas, reducing inflammation in acute pancreatitis. Other options are not specific to pancreatitis management.
Question 5 of 5
What complications should the nurse look for in someone with gastric surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dumping syndrome is a common complication of gastric surgery due to rapid gastric emptying. Other options are not specific to gastric surgery.