ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cholelithiasis with bile duct obstruction. The nurse should expect which of the following findings when obtaining the client's urine specimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bile duct obstruction causes bilirubin buildup, leading to dark, amber-colored urine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreasing fluid intake helps prevent further fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites) in cirrhosis, where the liver's ability to regulate fluid balance is impaired.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cholelithiasis with bile duct obstruction. The nurse should expect which of the following findings when obtaining the client's urine specimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bile duct obstruction causes bilirubin buildup, leading to dark, amber-colored urine.
Question 4 of 5
Which organism or disorder is responsible for many cases of PUD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: H. pylori is the leading cause of PUD, damaging the stomach lining and increasing acid production.
Question 5 of 5
What is the purpose for the nurse administering metoclopramide (Reglan) IV postoperatively?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoclopramide is a prokinetic agent used to prevent or treat postoperative nausea and vomiting by increasing gastric motility.