ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is checking a client's bowel sounds. At which of the following times should the nurse auscultate the client's abdomen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: See rationale for question 12, as this is a repeated question.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking omeprazole for the past 4 weeks. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the client reports relief from which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omeprazole reduces stomach acid, effectively relieving acid indigestion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative from abdominal surgery. The client reports discomfort from abdominal distension and flatus. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulation promotes intestinal motility, relieving distension and flatus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who receives intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube. Before administering a feeding, the nurse should measure the gastric residual for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring gastric residual assesses gastric emptying, preventing aspiration from high residuals.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about dietary recommendations for a client who has a hiatal hernia. Which of the following client statements indicate understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Reducing caffeine and spicy foods minimizes esophageal irritation, elevating the bed prevents acid reflux, and maintaining healthy weight reduces abdominal pressure. Lying down after meals or reducing fluids is not recommended.