ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Concept 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Your client has told you that they have been experiencing intermittent upper abdominal pain about 3 hours after eating and at times will even be awaken in the middle of the night by this pain. You suspect that your client may have which type of peptic ulcer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Duodenal ulcers are peptic ulcers that develop in the first part of the small intestine, known as the duodenum. The classic symptom of a duodenal ulcer is intermittent upper abdominal pain that occurs about 2 to 3 hours after eating, particularly meals that contain acidic or spicy foods.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse enters a room of a patient who is acutely short of breath. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pursed lip breathing is a technique that can help patients with acute dyspnea by improving ventilation, prolonging exhalation, and reducing the work of breathing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is starting therapy with sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sucralfate should be taken on an empty stomach, typically 1 hour before meals. This timing allows the medication to coat the ulcer site effectively and protect it from the acidic environment of the stomach.
Question 4 of 5
A 33-year-old patient has pneumonia. When the nurse assesses this patient, which of the following data will receive the highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restlessness can be an early sign of hypoxia. Chest wall movement provides information about the effort and effectiveness of breathing, and the color of the nails can indicate cyanosis, which is a sign of poor oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about dietary recommendations for a client who has a hiatal hernia. Which of the following client statements indicate understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for managing a hiatal hernia. C. Elevating the head of the bed helps prevent the reflux of stomach contents. D. Caffeine and spicy foods can irritate the stomach lining and exacerbate symptoms.