ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following measures should the nurse focus on for the client with esophageal varices?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The primary focus for a client with esophageal varices is recognizing hemorrhage because these varices can rupture and cause significant bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
After a subtotal gastrectomy, the nurse should anticipate that nasogastric tube drainage will be what color for about 12 to 24 hours after surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark brown drainage is expected for about 12 to 24 hours after surgery.
Question 4 of 5
The client with GERD complains of a chronic cough. The nurse understands that in a client with GERD this symptom may be indicative of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspiration of gastric contents can lead to a chronic cough in clients with GERD.
Question 5 of 5
Risk factors for the development of hiatal hernias are those that lead to increased abdominal pressure. Which of the following complications DOES NOT cause increased abdominal pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obesity, constipation, and intestinal obstruction can all lead to increased abdominal pressure, which in turn can cause a hiatal hernia.
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