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: Auscultation before percussion or palpation ensures accurate bowel sound assessment, as these actions can alter sounds.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN): glucose 72 mg/dL, chloride 100 mEq/L sodium 138 mEq/L, and potassium 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L is low, requiring replacement to prevent complications like arrhythmias.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a partial bowel resection. The client requires a complete dressing change, total parenteral nutrition administration, daily weight and is reporting pain at a level of 6 on a 0 to 10 scale. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse plan to complete first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain management is the priority to ensure client comfort and facilitate recovery, enabling other interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who is scheduled for a barium swallow to evaluate dysphagia. Which of the following statements Indicate to the nurse that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking fluids post-barium swallow prevents constipation and aids barium clearance.