ATI Med-Surg Questions with CORRECT Answers

ATI Med-Surg Questions with CORRECT Answers

Question:
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with acute pancreatitis. After treatment begins,
the nurse
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anticipates that which serum


Question:
B, Amylase
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Pancreatitis is the most common reason for marked elevations in serum amylase. Serum


Question:
"D An esophagoscopy procedure helps to determine if you have
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cancer."


Question:
B, Esophagoscopy is useful in determining how well the lower part of your esophagus
works." Esophagoscopy is useful in determining the incompetence of the lower
esophageal
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sphincter and the extent of inflammation, potential scarring, and strictures.


Question:
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with fulminant hepatic failure. Which of
the following
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procedures should the nurse expect the client to be prepared for?


Question:
A Portacaval anastomosis B Right liver lobectomy
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C Liver transplant

, Question:
D Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
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C, Liver Transplant


Question:
C Evaluate the ileum.
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D Determine the presence of free air in the abdomen.


Question:
B, Sclérose esophageal varices.
Answer:
EGD is the direct visualization of mucus in the upper gastrointestinal tract using a
flexible fiberoptic endoscope. The endoscope used for EGD can be positioned to
cauterize the bleeding varices to prevent extensive blood loss.


Question:
A nurse is caring for a client with bleeding esophageal varices who was treated with a
double balloon
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tamponade (Sengstaken Blakemore tube). Several hours after the gastric and
esophageal balloons were


Question:
A Advance the tube further into the client's nose.
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B Decrease the pressure in the esophageal balloon.


Question:
C Raise the head of the bed to a high-Fowler's position.
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D Use scissors to cut the tubing in front of the nose guard or sponge.