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ATI Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
After a subtotal gastrectomy, care of the client's nasogastric tube and drainage system should include which of the following nursing interventions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring the client for nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention is crucial for ensuring proper functioning of the nasogastric tube and drainage system.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client with acute gastritis. Which medication if noted on the client's record, would the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Indomethacin (Indocin) is a Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and can cause ulceration of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, or small intestine. Indomethacin is contraindicated in a client with gastrointestinal disorders. Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic. Digoxin is an antidysrhythmic. Propranolol (Inderal) is a B- adrenergic blocker. Furosemide, digoxin, and propranolol are not contraindicated in clients with gastric disorders.
Question 3 of 5
A client is to take one daily dose of ranitidine (Zantac) at home to treat her peptic ulcer. The nurse knows that the client understands proper drug administration of ranitidine when she says that she will take the drug at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ranitidine (Zantac) is best taken at bedtime to reduce stomach acid production overnight.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a Billroth II procedure. On review of the post-operative orders, which of the following, if prescribed, would the nurse question and verify?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Irrigating the nasogastric tube is typically not recommended after a Billroth II procedure unless specifically ordered by a physician due to the risk of disrupting the surgical site.
Question 5 of 5
If a gastric acid perforates, which of the following actions should not be included in the immediate management of the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antacid administration should not be included in the immediate management of a gastric perforation.
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