Ati GI Practice Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Ati GI Practice Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is caring for a client with a new ileostomy. Which finding requires immediate intervention? A. Liquid stool output B. Bluish or dark stoma color C. Mild abdominal cramping D. Bowel sounds present in all quadrants Which food should the nurse recommend for a client recovering from acute pancreatitis? A. Fried chicken and mashed potatoes B. Grilled fish and steamed rice C. Pepperoni pizza and soda D. Bacon and scrambled eggs A client with gastroenteritis is experiencing frequent diarrhea. What is the nurse’s priority action? 2 A. Encourage the client to walk every hour B. Monitor for signs of dehydration C. Administer antiemetics D. Limit fluid intake A client is admitted with upper GI bleeding. Which finding should the nurse report immediately? A. Pale skin B. Vomiting bright red blood C. Fatigue D. Mild epigastric discomfort Which instruction should be included when teaching a client how to manage GERD? A. Eat three large meals per day B. Avoid lying down for 2 hours after meals C. Take antacids with every meal D. Limit walking or physical activity A client with liver cirrhosis reports increasing confusion. What is the likely cause? 3 A. Decreased sodium B. Elevated ammonia C. Low albumin D. Dehydration Which lab finding is most consistent with acute hepatitis? A. Decreased white blood cell count B. Low hemoglobin C. Elevated ALT and AST D. Increased platelets A client is scheduled for an upper GI series. What instruction should the nurse provide? A. Eat a full breakfast on the day of the test B. Drink water right before the procedure C. Remain NPO after midnight D. Take prescribed medications with milk Which meal choice is best for a client recovering from a peptic ulcer? 4 A. Spaghetti with meatballs and orange juice B. Chili with beans and soda C. Baked chicken, plain rice, and apple juice D. Fried fish and coleslaw A client with an NG tube for decompression