ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients who have drainage tubes. The nurse should identify the client who has which of the following tubes as being at risk for hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NG tube suction removes potassium-rich gastric fluids, increasing hypokalemia risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for docusate sodium. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements Indicates the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Docusate softens stools within 1-3 days, indicating correct client understanding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a peptic ulcer and a new prescription for sucralfate 2 gm administered twice daily. Which of the following times should the nurse plan to administer the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sucralfate is most effective 30 minutes before meals, forming a protective ulcer coating.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care of a client who is postoperative following a gastrectomy and has a double-lumen nasogastric (NG) tube. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding NG tube replacement post-gastrectomy prevents surgical site disruption.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had surgery for a bowel obstruction. The client has a nasogastric tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: See rationale for question 2, as this is a repeated question.