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ATI Gastrointestinal System Questions

Question 1 of 5

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

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Inserting a nasogastric tube is a priority intervention for a client with peptic ulcer disease to decompress the stomach.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client following a Billroth II procedure. On review of the post-operative orders, which of the following, if prescribed, would the nurse question and verify?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Irrigating the nasogastric tube is typically not recommended after a Billroth II procedure unless specifically ordered by a physician due to the risk of disrupting the surgical site.

Question 3 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 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client diagnose with pancreatitis. The nurse anticipates that the client would not experience an elevation of which of the following enzymes?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Lactase is produced in the small intestine and aids in splitting neutral fats into glycerol and fatty acids. Lipase, amylase, and trypsin are produced in the pancreas and aid in the digestion of fats, starches, and proteins, respectively.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is scheduling diagnostic tests for a client. If all of the following diagnostic tests are ordered, which would be performed last?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Barium swallow.' A barium swallow should be done after a barium enema or gallbladder series to prevent the contrast used in the barium swallow from obstructing the view of other organs. It takes several days for swallowed barium to pass completely out of the gastrointestinal tract. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because a barium swallow should be the last test performed to ensure clear imaging without interference from residual contrast material.

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