ATI Gastrointestinal Questions with CORRECT
Answers
Question:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Barrett's esophagus and is
scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD). Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer:
This procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus works
Question:
An EGD is useful in determining the function of the esophageal lining and the extent of
inflammation, potential scarring, and strictures. A community health nurse is planning
an educational program about hepatitis A. When preparing the materials, the nurse
should identify that which of the following groups is most at risk for developing hepatitis
A?
Answer:
Children and young adults the hepatitis A virus can be contracted from the feces, bile,
and blood of infected clients. The usual motor trans mission is the fecal oral route.
Children and young adults are the two groups most often affected by the hepatitis A
virus. Typically, a child or young adult acquires the infection at school, through poor
hygiene, hand to mouth contact, or another form of close contact.
Question:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a history of cirrhosis and is
admitted with manifestations of hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse should anticipate a
prescription for which of the following laboratory test to determine the possibility of
recent excessive alcohol use?
Answer:
Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
Question:
the GGt laboratory test is specific to the hepatobiliary system in which levels can be
raised by alcohol and hepatotoxic drugs. Therefore, it is useful for monitoring drug
toxicity and excessive alcohol use. A nurse is caring for a client who has celiac disease.
Which of the following foods should the nurse remove from the clients meal tray?
Answer:
Wheat toast
, Question:
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a permanent intolerance to
wheat, barley, and rye. wheat toast contains gluten and should be removed from the
client's tray. A nurse is caring for a client who is two days postoperative following a
gastric bypass. The nurse notes that bowel sounds are present. Which of the following
foods should the nurse provide at the initial meeting?
Answer:
Clear liquids
Question:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of community residents about hepatitis B.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer:
A hepatitis B immunization is given to infants and children.
Question:
Hepatitis B immune globulin is giving as part of the standard childhood immunizations.
it can be administered as early as birth, especially in infants born to hepatitis B surface
antigen (HBsAg) negative mothers. These infants should receive the second dose
between 1 and 4 months age. A nurse is caring for a client who has a percutaneous
endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube and is receiving intermittent feedings. Prior to
initiating the feeding, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer:
Place the client in semi Fowler's position.
Question:
A client who is receiving a PEG tube feedings should be positioned with the head of the
bed elevated at least 30° during and after feedings to decrease the risk of aspiration. A
nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a liver biopsy for a suspected
malignancy. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse monitor prior to
the procedure?
Answer:
Prothrombin time
Answers
Question:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Barrett's esophagus and is
scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD). Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer:
This procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus works
Question:
An EGD is useful in determining the function of the esophageal lining and the extent of
inflammation, potential scarring, and strictures. A community health nurse is planning
an educational program about hepatitis A. When preparing the materials, the nurse
should identify that which of the following groups is most at risk for developing hepatitis
A?
Answer:
Children and young adults the hepatitis A virus can be contracted from the feces, bile,
and blood of infected clients. The usual motor trans mission is the fecal oral route.
Children and young adults are the two groups most often affected by the hepatitis A
virus. Typically, a child or young adult acquires the infection at school, through poor
hygiene, hand to mouth contact, or another form of close contact.
Question:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a history of cirrhosis and is
admitted with manifestations of hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse should anticipate a
prescription for which of the following laboratory test to determine the possibility of
recent excessive alcohol use?
Answer:
Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
Question:
the GGt laboratory test is specific to the hepatobiliary system in which levels can be
raised by alcohol and hepatotoxic drugs. Therefore, it is useful for monitoring drug
toxicity and excessive alcohol use. A nurse is caring for a client who has celiac disease.
Which of the following foods should the nurse remove from the clients meal tray?
Answer:
Wheat toast
, Question:
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a permanent intolerance to
wheat, barley, and rye. wheat toast contains gluten and should be removed from the
client's tray. A nurse is caring for a client who is two days postoperative following a
gastric bypass. The nurse notes that bowel sounds are present. Which of the following
foods should the nurse provide at the initial meeting?
Answer:
Clear liquids
Question:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of community residents about hepatitis B.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer:
A hepatitis B immunization is given to infants and children.
Question:
Hepatitis B immune globulin is giving as part of the standard childhood immunizations.
it can be administered as early as birth, especially in infants born to hepatitis B surface
antigen (HBsAg) negative mothers. These infants should receive the second dose
between 1 and 4 months age. A nurse is caring for a client who has a percutaneous
endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube and is receiving intermittent feedings. Prior to
initiating the feeding, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer:
Place the client in semi Fowler's position.
Question:
A client who is receiving a PEG tube feedings should be positioned with the head of the
bed elevated at least 30° during and after feedings to decrease the risk of aspiration. A
nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a liver biopsy for a suspected
malignancy. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse monitor prior to
the procedure?
Answer:
Prothrombin time
