ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a gastrostomy tube through which he is receiving continuous enteral feedings. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flushing the tube every 4 hours maintains patency and hydration, preventing clogs.
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 collecting data from a client who has diverticular disease. The nurse should expect the client to report abdominal pain in which of the following locations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diverticular disease commonly affects the sigmoid colon, causing pain in the lower left quadrant.
Question 5 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.