ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
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.The nurse suspects a perforated ulcer. What is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A perforated ulcer requires immediate surgical intervention, making preparation for surgery the priority. Other actions follow stabilization.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The physician orders a patient with a duodenal ulcer to take a UREA breath test. Which lab value will the test measure to determine if H. Pylori is present?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The UREA breath test measures carbon dioxide in the breath, indicating H. pylori presence due to urease activity. Other options are not measured.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to provide care for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease.Which pathophysiological characteristic will the nurse correctly associate with the patient's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: H. pylori infection is a common cause of peptic ulcers, damaging the stomach lining. Other options are incorrect or misleading.