ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with esophageal surgery who has had stents placed in the esophagus and instructs the patient how best to avoid regurgitation. What should the nurse include in this instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smaller meals reduce stomach overfilling, minimizing regurgitation and pressure on the esophageal stent.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is receiving morphine for pain control. What will the nurse emphasize about preventing constipation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stool softeners are the standard prevention for opioid-induced constipation, maintaining stool consistency without causing dependency.
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
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.