ATI Med Surg Gastrointestinal
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1. A nurse is caring for a client with an NG tube. Which action is
priority before feeding?
A. Check bowel sounds
B. Verify tube placement
C. Flush with saline
D. Elevate HOB
2. A client with cirrhosis develops confusion and asterixis. Which
condition is suspected?
A. Portal hypertension
B. Hepatic encephalopathy
C. Ascites
D. Hepatitis
3. Which lab value is most concerning in pancreatitis?
A. Amylase 200 U/L
B. Lipase 600 U/L
C. Glucose 90 mg/dL
D. Calcium 8.5 mg/dL
, 4. After colonoscopy, which finding should be reported immediately?
A. Passing gas
B. Mild cramping
C. Fever and severe abdominal pain
D. Sleepiness
5. Which diet is appropriate for acute pancreatitis?
A. High-fat
B. NPO
C. High-protein
D. High-fiber
6. Which indicates upper GI bleeding?
A. Hematochezia
B. Melena
C. Constipation
D. Clay stool
7. A client has a new ileostomy. What is expected?
A. Formed stool
B. Continuous liquid output
C. No output for 24 hrs
D. Bloody drainage
8. Which is priority for a client with esophageal varices?
A. High-fiber diet
B. Prevent bleeding
Actual Exam Questions and Answers
Practice Questions with 100%
Correct Newest Solutions | Already
Graded A+
1. A nurse is caring for a client with an NG tube. Which action is
priority before feeding?
A. Check bowel sounds
B. Verify tube placement
C. Flush with saline
D. Elevate HOB
2. A client with cirrhosis develops confusion and asterixis. Which
condition is suspected?
A. Portal hypertension
B. Hepatic encephalopathy
C. Ascites
D. Hepatitis
3. Which lab value is most concerning in pancreatitis?
A. Amylase 200 U/L
B. Lipase 600 U/L
C. Glucose 90 mg/dL
D. Calcium 8.5 mg/dL
, 4. After colonoscopy, which finding should be reported immediately?
A. Passing gas
B. Mild cramping
C. Fever and severe abdominal pain
D. Sleepiness
5. Which diet is appropriate for acute pancreatitis?
A. High-fat
B. NPO
C. High-protein
D. High-fiber
6. Which indicates upper GI bleeding?
A. Hematochezia
B. Melena
C. Constipation
D. Clay stool
7. A client has a new ileostomy. What is expected?
A. Formed stool
B. Continuous liquid output
C. No output for 24 hrs
D. Bloody drainage
8. Which is priority for a client with esophageal varices?
A. High-fiber diet
B. Prevent bleeding
