ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to collect data about the abdomen of a client who reports "stomach pain". Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspection is the first step in abdominal assessment to observe for visible abnormalities before altering bowel activity.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a bowel obstruction and a new prescription for the insertion of a nasogastric tube. Which of the following Interventions should the nurse take when inserting the nasogastric tube?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing the client to swallow with the chin to chest guides the tube into the esophagus, facilitating correct placement.
Question 5 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.