ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia and has manifestations of malnutrition. When reviewing the client's laboratory values, which of the following test results should the nurse expect to be low?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low albumin levels are expected in malnutrition due to decreased protein synthesis by the liver.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.