ATI GI Practice Questions

A nurse is caring for a client following the surgical placement of colostomy. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the dietary teaching? 1. "Eating yogurt can help decrease the amount of gas that I have." 2. "I should eliminate pasta from my diet so that I don't have as many loose stools." 3. "My largest meal of the day should be in the evening." 4. "Carbonated beverages can help control odor."

1. "Eating yogurt can help decrease the amount of gas that I have."

A nurse is talking with a client who has cholelithiasis and is about to undergo an oral cholangiogram. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse understanding of the procedure. 1. "They are going to examine my gallbladder and ducts." 2. "Soon those shock waves will get rid of my gallstones." 3. "I'll have a camera put down my throat so they can see my gallbladder." 4. "They'll put medication into my gallbladder to dissolve the stones."

1. "They are going to examine my gallbladder and ducts."

A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has an ileostomy and will require stoma care. Which of the following information should the nurse include? 1. Empty the pouch when it is 1/2 full 2. Hold pressure on the skin barrier for 10 to 15 sec to secure the seal 3. Clean the peristomal skin four times a day 4. Expect firm fecal content

1. Empty the pouch when it is 1/2 full

A nurse is caring a client who has diverticular disease. When palpating the client's abdomen, in which of the following locations should the nurse expect the client to report abdominal pain? 1. Lower left quadrant 2. Upper left quadrant 3. Lower right quadrant 4. Upper right quadrant

1. Lower left quadrant

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? 1. Review the client's electrolyte values 2. Check the clients perianal skin integrity 3. Investigate the client's emotional concerns 4. Obtain a dietary history from the client.

1. Review the client's electrolyte values

A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of small bowel obstruction. The nurse should withhold which of the following medications? 1. Senna 2. Ibuprofen 3. Omeprazole 4. Zolpidem

1. Senna

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. Which of the following results should the nurse expect to see? 1. pH below 7.35 2 HCO3 above 26 mEq/L 3. PaO2 below 70 mm Hg 4. PaCO2 above 45 mm Hg

1. pH below 7.35

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? 1. "I will empty my pouch when it becomes 1/3 full." 2. "I will be certain to take enteric-coated medications." 3. "I will change my entire pouch-system at least weekly." 4." I will use caution when eating high fiber foods."

2. "I will be certain to take enteric-coated medications."

A nurse is teaching a client who has cholecystitis about required dietary modifications. The nurse should include which of the following foods as appropriate for the client's diet? 1. Creamed chicken 2. Roast turkey 3. Ice cream 4. Macaroni and cheese

2. Roast Turkey

A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has episodes of biliary colic from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan? 1. Include foods high in starch and proteins. 2. Include foods high in fiber 3. Avoid foods high in fat 4. Avoid foods high in sodium

3. Avoid foods high in fat

A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of ulcerative colitis and a new diagnosis of anemia. Which of the following manifestations of colitis should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the development of the anemia? 1. Dietary iron restrictions 2. Intestinal malabsorption syndrome 3. Chronic blood loss 4. Intestinal parasites

3. Chronic blood loss

A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has celiac disease. the nurse should include which of the following food choices for this child? 1. Barley 2. Rye 3. Rice 4. Wheat

3. Rice

A nurse is caring for a client who has suspected cholecystitis. The nurse should expect the client's urine to appear which of the following colors? 1. Pale yellow 2. Greenish-brown 3. Red 4. Dark and foamy

4. Dark and foamy

A nurse is caring for a client who has Crohn's disease. Which of the following food choices would follow the recommended diet for clients who have Crohn's disease? 1. Vanilla milkshake 2. Buttered popcorn 3. Tossed green salad 4. Toast with jelly

4. Toast with jelly

A nurse is admitting a client with suspected appendicitis. Identify where the nurse will palpate to assess for pain at McBurney's point.

Right lower quadrant