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
Rationale: See rationale for question 7, as this is a repeated question with a subset of correct answers.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder. The client reports frequent bruising and nosebleeds. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cirrhosis from chronic alcohol use impairs clotting factor production and causes thrombocytopenia, leading to bruising and nosebleeds.
Question 4 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: See rationale for question 12, as this is a repeated question.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a colectomy with colostomy placement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A purplish stoma indicates potential ischemia, requiring immediate reporting to the provider.