ATI RN
Med-Surg Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
For clients coming to the ambulatory care GI clinic, which task would be most appropriate to assign to the LPN/LVN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: LPNs are trained to assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, whereas client education and evaluation require an RN.
Question 2 of 5
Priority Decision: When caring for a patient following a glossectomy with dissection of the floor of the mouth and a radical neck dissection for cancer of the tongue what is the nurse's primary concern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary concern after such surgeries is maintaining a patent airway to ensure adequate oxygenation and prevent respiratory complications.
Question 3 of 5
What is a risk factor associated with cancer of the pancreas?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cigarette smoking is a well-established risk factor for pancreatic cancer.
Question 4 of 5
Priority Decision: Following auscultation of the abdomen, what should the nurse's next action be?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After auscultation percussing the abdomen helps assess for fluid gas or organ enlargement.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse evaluates that management of the patient with upper GI bleeding is effective when assessment and laboratory findings reveal which result?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels indicate improvement in kidney function, which can be impacted by excessive bleeding.