ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The hospitalized client with GERD is complaining of chest discomfort that feels like heartburn following a meal. After administering an ordered antacid, the nurse encourages the client to lie in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lying on the left side with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees helps prevent reflux by keeping stomach contents from moving up into the esophagus.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following dietary measures would be useful in preventing esophageal reflux?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating small, frequent meals helps prevent esophageal reflux.
Question 3 of 5
The client with a duodenal ulcer may exhibit which of the following findings on assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Melena (black, tarry stools) can be an indication of a duodenal ulcer.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following complications is thought to be the most common cause of appendicitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fecalith is a hardened stool that can block the appendix, leading to inflammation and infection, which is the most common cause of appendicitis.
Question 5 of 5
A client is scheduled for oral cholecystography. Which one of the following actions would the nurse plan to implement before the test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iodine compounds used as radiographic contrast agents, such as iopanoic acid (Telepaque), should not be administered to the client with iodine and seafood allergies because anaphylaxis may occur.
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