ATI Gastrointestinal Questions with CORRECT
Answers
Question:
A telehealth nurse takes a call from a parent of an infant. The parent explains, "My
3-month-old has been having diarrhea for the past 24 hours and hasn't been able to eat
or drink very much. Now they seem to be a little more sleepy than normal." Which of
the following should the telehealth nurse be most concerned about?
Answer:
Dehydration
Question:
Celiac disease Rotavirus Allergic reaction to formula
Answer:
Dehydration
Question:
A nurse is caring for a child who has been newly diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The
parent asks the nurse to tell them more about the condition. Which of the following
responses should the nurse iniclude?
Answer:
Anorexia nervosa can lead to rigid patterns of eating.
Question:
A nurse is providing education for the parents of an infant who has pyloric stenosis.
Which of the following statements by the parents indicates they understand the
underlying cause of pyloric stenosis?
Answer:
The muscles around the pylorus have become too thick, causing a blockage that leads
to vomiting.
, Question:
A nurse is conducting a home visit for a 9 month old infant who has failure to thrive. The
infant's parent has a full tie job and attends graduate school. the parent suspects the
infant may have malabsorption disorder. Which of the following psychosocial risk factors
should the nurse identify as a likely contributing factor to the infant's FTT?
Answer:
Time scarcity
Question:
An emergency department nurse is caring for a 2 year old toddler who has dehydration
due to diarrhea and no past medical history. The toddler presents with lethargy and has
not had any urine output in the last 12 hr. Which of the following treatments should the
nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Answer:
IV bolus of 20 mL/kg of 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) over 10 to 20 min
Question:
A nurse is caring for a 4 year old preschooler who is vomiting. which of the following
statements indicates the guardian understands the most underlying cause of vomiting
in children?
Answer:
"My child is most likely vomiting due to the stomach bug their friend had."
Question:
A nurse is caring for a 1 year old child who has a history of diarrhea for the past 2 days.
the child is alert, oriented, and has one wet diaper in the last 6 hr. Which of the
following actions is most appropriate for encouraging hydration in this situation?
Answer:
Providing electrolyte drinks through a syringe
Question:
A nurse is providing education to parents of a toddler at a well-child checkup. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include when discussing the prevention of
food aversion or neophobia in young children?
Answer:
Introduce new foods to the toddler's diet frequently and encourage tasting.
Answers
Question:
A telehealth nurse takes a call from a parent of an infant. The parent explains, "My
3-month-old has been having diarrhea for the past 24 hours and hasn't been able to eat
or drink very much. Now they seem to be a little more sleepy than normal." Which of
the following should the telehealth nurse be most concerned about?
Answer:
Dehydration
Question:
Celiac disease Rotavirus Allergic reaction to formula
Answer:
Dehydration
Question:
A nurse is caring for a child who has been newly diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The
parent asks the nurse to tell them more about the condition. Which of the following
responses should the nurse iniclude?
Answer:
Anorexia nervosa can lead to rigid patterns of eating.
Question:
A nurse is providing education for the parents of an infant who has pyloric stenosis.
Which of the following statements by the parents indicates they understand the
underlying cause of pyloric stenosis?
Answer:
The muscles around the pylorus have become too thick, causing a blockage that leads
to vomiting.
, Question:
A nurse is conducting a home visit for a 9 month old infant who has failure to thrive. The
infant's parent has a full tie job and attends graduate school. the parent suspects the
infant may have malabsorption disorder. Which of the following psychosocial risk factors
should the nurse identify as a likely contributing factor to the infant's FTT?
Answer:
Time scarcity
Question:
An emergency department nurse is caring for a 2 year old toddler who has dehydration
due to diarrhea and no past medical history. The toddler presents with lethargy and has
not had any urine output in the last 12 hr. Which of the following treatments should the
nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Answer:
IV bolus of 20 mL/kg of 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) over 10 to 20 min
Question:
A nurse is caring for a 4 year old preschooler who is vomiting. which of the following
statements indicates the guardian understands the most underlying cause of vomiting
in children?
Answer:
"My child is most likely vomiting due to the stomach bug their friend had."
Question:
A nurse is caring for a 1 year old child who has a history of diarrhea for the past 2 days.
the child is alert, oriented, and has one wet diaper in the last 6 hr. Which of the
following actions is most appropriate for encouraging hydration in this situation?
Answer:
Providing electrolyte drinks through a syringe
Question:
A nurse is providing education to parents of a toddler at a well-child checkup. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include when discussing the prevention of
food aversion or neophobia in young children?
Answer:
Introduce new foods to the toddler's diet frequently and encourage tasting.
