ATI Gastrointestinal System

Question 1 of 5

When a client has peptic ulcer disease, the nurse would expect a priority intervention to be:

A. Assisting in inserting a Miller-Abbott tube B. Assisting in inserting an arterial pressure line C. Inserting a nasogastric tube D. Inserting an I.V.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A client with suspected gastric cancer undergoes an endoscopy of the stomach. Which of the following assessments made after the procedure would indicate the development of a potential complication?

A. The client complains of a sore throat B. The client displays signs of sedation C. The client experiences a sudden increase in temperature D. The client demonstrates a lack of appetite

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following symptoms best describes Murphy's sign?

A. Periumbilical ecchymosis exists B. On deep palpation and release, pain is elicited C. On deep inspiration, pain is elicited and breathing stops D. Abdominal muscles are tightened in anticipation of palpation

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following conditions can cause a hiatal hernia?

A. Increased intrathoracic pressure B. Weakness of the esophageal muscle C. Increased esophageal muscle pressure D. Weakness of the diaphragmic muscle

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client with acute gastritis. Which medication if noted on the client's record, would the nurse question?

A. Digoxin (Lanoxin) B. Indomethacin (Indocin) C. Furosemide (Lasix) D. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Indomethacin (Indocin) is a Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and can cause ulceration of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, or small intestine. Indomethacin is contraindicated in a client with gastrointestinal disorders. Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic. Digoxin is an antidysrhythmic. Propranolol (Inderal) is a B- adrenergic blocker. Furosemide, digoxin, and propranolol are not contraindicated in clients with gastric disorders.

ATI Gastrointestinal System - Nurselytic

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