ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is checking a client's bowel sounds. At which of the following times should the nurse auscultate the client's abdomen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultation before percussion or palpation ensures accurate bowel sound assessment, as these actions can alter sounds.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diverticular disease. The nurse should expect the client to report abdominal pain in which of the following locations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diverticular disease commonly affects the sigmoid colon, causing pain in the lower left quadrant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for docusate sodium. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements Indicates the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Docusate softens stools within 1-3 days, indicating correct client understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and a prescription for lactulose. Following administration, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lactulose, a laxative, causes diarrhea to reduce ammonia levels in cirrhosis, preventing hepatic encephalopathy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydroxyzine HCL 50 mg PO. Available is hydroxyzine oral suspension 25 mg/5 mL. How many ml. should the nurse administer?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 10 ml
Rationale: Dose calculation: (50 mg ÷25 mg/5 ml) = 10 ml.