ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following data collection findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) is critical in gastroenteritis due to losses from vomiting and diarrhea, risking cardiac arrhythmias, making it the priority.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client experiencing an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following treatments should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Corticosteroids reduce inflammation during ulcerative colitis exacerbations, promoting healing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal disease (GERD). Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the list of foods the client should avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chocolate relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, exacerbating GERD symptoms.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an NG tube that has drained 2,500 ml. In the past 6 hr. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte Imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NG tube drainage removes gastric fluids rich in potassium, leading to hypokalemia.