ATI Lower GI MC Questions /Lower GI
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who is being admitted for an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Review the client's electrolyte values.
B. Check the client's perianal skin integrity.
C. Investigate the client's emotional concerns.
D. Obtain a dietary history from the client.
2. A nurse is admitting a client with suspected appendicitis. Identify where the nurse will palpate to assess for pain at
McBurney's point. (Selectable areas, or “Hot Spots,” are outlined in the artwork below. Select only the outlined area
that corresponds to your answer.)
Answers cannot be displayed for this alternate item format.
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3. A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering from an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel
disease and is to start a low-lactose diet. Which of the following foods is the best choice for the client?
A. Soy milk
B. Cheddar cheese
C. Low-fat yogurt
D. Cottage cheese
4. A nurse is completing dietary teaching on consuming a low fiber diet with a client who has ulcerative colitis. Which
of the following foods should be eliminated in the client’s diet?
A. Cooked cabbage
B. Dried apricots
C. Ripe bananas
D. Ice cream
5. A nurse is providing teaching about ileostomy care to a client. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I will empty my pouch when it becomes 1/3 full."
B. "I will be certain to take enteric-coated medications."
C. "I will change my entire pouch system at least weekly."
D. "I will use caution when eating high fiber foods."
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and is teaching the client about the common link with Crohn's
disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. Both are inflammatory
B. Both begin in the rectum
C. Both manifest fistula formation
D. Both require frequent surgery
7. A nurse is planning care for a client who has diverticulitis. Which of the following menu selections should the nurse
include in the plan?
A. Turkey sandwich with celery sticks
B. Sliced ham with green salad
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4/20_Cloned_Assessment 1
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is being admitted for an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Review the client's electrolyte values.
B. Check the client's perianal skin integrity.
C. Investigate the client's emotional concerns.
D. Obtain a dietary history from the client.
2. A nurse is admitting a client with suspected appendicitis. Identify where the nurse will palpate to assess for pain at
McBurney's point. (Selectable areas, or “Hot Spots,” are outlined in the artwork below. Select only the outlined area
that corresponds to your answer.)
Answers cannot be displayed for this alternate item format.
Page 1 of 13
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4/20_Cloned_Assessment 1
3. A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering from an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel
disease and is to start a low-lactose diet. Which of the following foods is the best choice for the client?
A. Soy milk
B. Cheddar cheese
C. Low-fat yogurt
D. Cottage cheese
4. A nurse is completing dietary teaching on consuming a low fiber diet with a client who has ulcerative colitis. Which
of the following foods should be eliminated in the client’s diet?
A. Cooked cabbage
B. Dried apricots
C. Ripe bananas
D. Ice cream
5. A nurse is providing teaching about ileostomy care to a client. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I will empty my pouch when it becomes 1/3 full."
B. "I will be certain to take enteric-coated medications."
C. "I will change my entire pouch system at least weekly."
D. "I will use caution when eating high fiber foods."
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and is teaching the client about the common link with Crohn's
disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. Both are inflammatory
B. Both begin in the rectum
C. Both manifest fistula formation
D. Both require frequent surgery
7. A nurse is planning care for a client who has diverticulitis. Which of the following menu selections should the nurse
include in the plan?
A. Turkey sandwich with celery sticks
B. Sliced ham with green salad
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