ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following tests is most commonly used to diagnose cholecystitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An abdominal ultrasound is the most commonly used test to diagnose cholecystitis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following symptoms is common with a hiatal hernia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Esophageal reflux is a common symptom of a hiatal hernia because the hernia can cause stomach acid to move back up into the esophagus.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a peptic ulcer is scheduled for a vagotomy. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of this procedure. The nurse tells the client that the procedure:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A vagotomy reduces the stimulus to acid secretions by cutting the vagus nerve, which innervates the stomach.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would be an expected nutritional outcome for a client who has undergone a subtotal gastrectomy for cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Achieving optimal nutritional status through oral or parenteral feedings is an expected nutritional outcome for a client who has undergone a subtotal gastrectomy for cancer.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse provides medication instructions to a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates the best understanding of the medication therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cimetidine (Tagamet) works by reducing stomach acid production, which helps to manage peptic ulcer disease.
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