ATI Gastrointestinal Questions with CORRECT
Answers
Question:
A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a male client *Complete the
diagram
Answer:
Actions to Take 1: Prepare to insert a NG tube for the client
Question:
Actions to Take 2
Answer:
Prepare to administer insulin to the client
Question:
Potential Condition
Answer:
Pancreatitis
Question:
Parameters to Monitor 1
Answer:
Amylase Level
Question:
Parameters to Monitor 2
Answer:
Jaundice
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit *Highlight the findings that
require immediate follow-up
Answer:
Coughing and hoarse voice after swallowing
, Question:
-Client reports feeling of abdominal fullness and is unable to belch -Oxygen Saturation
90% on room air A nurse is assessing the client following the procedure. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider? *Select All that Apply
Answer:
Swallowing ability
Question:
-Pain -Oxygen Saturation -Temperature A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a
client who has hepatic cirrhosis. Which of the following laboratory findings should the
nurse report to the provider?
Answer:
Increased ammonia level
Question:
-Rationale: Increased ammonia in clients with hepatic cirrhosis can indicate
portal-systemic encephalopathy A nurse is admitting a client who has acute
pancreatitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer:
Identify the client's current level of pain
Question:
A nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
Answer:
Board-like abdomen
Question:
-Rationale: Board-like, distended abdomen, with extreme pain/tenderness is an
expected finding in peritonitis A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has
a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer:
"I will eat beans to ensure I get enough fiber in my diet"
Answers
Question:
A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a male client *Complete the
diagram
Answer:
Actions to Take 1: Prepare to insert a NG tube for the client
Question:
Actions to Take 2
Answer:
Prepare to administer insulin to the client
Question:
Potential Condition
Answer:
Pancreatitis
Question:
Parameters to Monitor 1
Answer:
Amylase Level
Question:
Parameters to Monitor 2
Answer:
Jaundice
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit *Highlight the findings that
require immediate follow-up
Answer:
Coughing and hoarse voice after swallowing
, Question:
-Client reports feeling of abdominal fullness and is unable to belch -Oxygen Saturation
90% on room air A nurse is assessing the client following the procedure. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider? *Select All that Apply
Answer:
Swallowing ability
Question:
-Pain -Oxygen Saturation -Temperature A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a
client who has hepatic cirrhosis. Which of the following laboratory findings should the
nurse report to the provider?
Answer:
Increased ammonia level
Question:
-Rationale: Increased ammonia in clients with hepatic cirrhosis can indicate
portal-systemic encephalopathy A nurse is admitting a client who has acute
pancreatitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer:
Identify the client's current level of pain
Question:
A nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
Answer:
Board-like abdomen
Question:
-Rationale: Board-like, distended abdomen, with extreme pain/tenderness is an
expected finding in peritonitis A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has
a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer:
"I will eat beans to ensure I get enough fiber in my diet"
