ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe, sudden upper abdominal pain is a hallmark of gastrointestinal perforation, a medical emergency.