ATI LPN
Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 44 : Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System and Accessory Structures Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working with clients with digestive tract disorders. Which organ does the nurse realize has effects as an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pancreas is both an exocrine gland, one that releases secretions into a duct or channel, and an endocrine gland, one that releases substances directly into the bloodstream. The other organs have a variety of functions but do not have a combination function such as the pancreas.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is instructing the client on sensations commonly experienced when a contrast agent is injected into the body during diagnostic studies. Which sensation is most common?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse informs the client of the potential to experience a warm sensation and nausea when the contrast agent is instilled. The client is instructed to take a couple of deep breaths, and, many times, the sensation will go away. The other options are not frequently encountered.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is accompanying the client to the diagnostic imaging unit for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which action by the nurse is most important prior to the test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is most important that the nurse calculate the drip rate of the intravenous fluids because the client will not be able to have an electrical or mechanical pump operating during the MRI. The MRI electrical charges during the test can affect the pump. It is also important to advise the client of the loud noises and offer support to the client. Water is typically not available in the waiting area prior to testing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following gastrointestinal diagnostic testing. The client verbalizes feeling shame due to having frequent gas. Which nursing suggestion is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse is correct to tell the client that this experience is normal and encourage the client to release the gas to decrease pain and discomfort. Providing information relieving the embarrassment and stating the benefit of the action is most helpful.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing diarrhea. When teaching about the site in the body where water and electrolytes are absorbed, the nurse is most correct to instruct on which location?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse is correct in instructing the client that water and electrolytes are mainly absorbed in the large intestine. The other options are not the best site for absorption.