ATI Gastrointestinal Questions with CORRECT Answers

ATI Gastrointestinal Questions with CORRECT
Answers

Question:
A nurse is caring for a client who received prochlorperazine 4 hr ago. The client reports
spasms of the face. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following
medications?
Answer:
Diphenhydramine


Question:
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and is experiencing nausea due to
gastroparesis. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following
medications?
Answer:
Metoclopramide


Question:
A nurse is reinforcing instructions about the use of laxatives with a client who has heart
failure. The nurse should tell the client to avoid which of the following laxatives?
Answer:
Sodium phosphate


Question:
A nurse is reviewing bowel prep using polyethylene glycol with a client scheduled for a
colonoscopy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse review with the client?
Answer:
Check with the provider about taking current medications when consuming bowel prep.


Question:
A nurse is having difficulty arousing a client following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy
(EGD). Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse?
Answer:
Inspect the client's airway.

,Question:
A nurse in a clinic is instructing a client about a fecal occult blood test, which requires
mailing three specimens. Which of the following statements by the client indicates
understanding?
Answer:
"This is a test I can do at home."


Question:
A nurse is monitoring a client following a paracentesis. Which of the following findings
indicate the bowel was perforated during the procedure?
Answer:
Temperature elevation


Question:
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is 1 day postoperative
following a paracentesis. The nurse observes clear, pale-yellow fluid leaking from the
operative site. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
Answer:
Apply a dry, sterile dressing.


Question:
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is 3 days postoperative
following a transverse colostomy. Which of the following should the nurse reinforce in
the teaching?
Answer:
Stoma should be moist and pink.


Question:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newly admitted client who has bleeding
esophageal varices. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following
medications?
Answer:
Vasopressin

, Question:
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has GERD. Which of the following is an
expected finding?
Answer:
Absence of saliva


Question:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a hiatal hernia. Which of the
following client statement indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer:
"Peppermint tea will increase my indigestion."


Question:
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is postoperative following
fundoplication. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding
of the teaching?
Answer:
"I will elevate the head of my bed on blocks."


Question:
A nurse is reviewing risk factors with a client who has cholecystitis. The nurse should
identify which of the following as a risk factor for cholecystitis?
Answer:
Obesity


Question:
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who is scheduled for a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse
include?
Answer:
"You might have shoulder pain after surgery."


Question:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has cholelithiasis and a new
prescription for chenodiol. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Answer:
This medication dissolves gallstones gradually over a period of up to 2 years.