ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate after a liver biopsy is performed on a patient with cirrhosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning on the right side applies pressure to the biopsy site, minimizing bleeding risk. Other options do not aid in preventing complications like bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate after a liver biopsy is performed on a patient with cirrhosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning on the right side applies pressure to the biopsy site, minimizing bleeding risk. Other options do not aid in preventing complications like bleeding.
Question 3 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: A
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed uses gravity to reduce reflux. Other options worsen GERD symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is post esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and recovering in the GI Suite.What potential complication of an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure should the nurse be aware of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perforation is a serious complication of EGD due to the risk of puncturing the gastrointestinal tract. Gastric ulcers, allergic reactions, and infections are less directly related.
Question 5 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.