ATI Medical-Surgical:
Gastrointestinal Quiz / ATI
Med Surg Gastrointestinal
Detailed Answer Key
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo an
esophagogastrodeuodenoscopy (EGD). The nurse should identify that this
procedure is used to do which of the following? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-An EGD
is used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum with a lighted
tube to detect a tumor, ulceration, or obstruction.
, A nurse is caring or a client who is dehydrated and is receiving continuous
tube feedings through a pump at 75mL/hr. When the nurse assess the
client at 0800, which of the following findings requires intervention by the
nurse? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-The head of the bed should be elevated at least
30° (semi-Fowler's position) while the tube feeding is administered. This
position uses gravity to help the feeding move down through the digestive
system and lessens the possibility of regurgitation.
A nurse is completing a hx and physical assessment for a client who has
chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as a likely cause of the client's condition? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Alcohol
consumption is one of the major causes of chronic pancreatitis in the U.S.
Long-term alcohol use disorder produces hypersecretion of protein in
pancreatic secretions. The result is protein plugs and calculi within the
pancreatic ducts. Alcohol also has a direct toxic effect on the cells of the
pancreas. Damage to these cells is more likely to occur and to be more
severe in clients whose diets are poor in protein content and either very
high or very low in fat.
A nurse is preparing a community education program about Hep B. Which
of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Hepatitis B immune globulin is given as part of the
standard childhood immunizations. It can be administered as early as birth,
especially in infants born to hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) negative
mothers. These infants should receive the second dose between 1 and 4
months of age.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has diverticulitis about
preventing acute attacks. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-The result of long-term, low-fiber eating
habits along with increased intracolonic pressure lead to straining during
Gastrointestinal Quiz / ATI
Med Surg Gastrointestinal
Detailed Answer Key
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo an
esophagogastrodeuodenoscopy (EGD). The nurse should identify that this
procedure is used to do which of the following? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-An EGD
is used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum with a lighted
tube to detect a tumor, ulceration, or obstruction.
, A nurse is caring or a client who is dehydrated and is receiving continuous
tube feedings through a pump at 75mL/hr. When the nurse assess the
client at 0800, which of the following findings requires intervention by the
nurse? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-The head of the bed should be elevated at least
30° (semi-Fowler's position) while the tube feeding is administered. This
position uses gravity to help the feeding move down through the digestive
system and lessens the possibility of regurgitation.
A nurse is completing a hx and physical assessment for a client who has
chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as a likely cause of the client's condition? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Alcohol
consumption is one of the major causes of chronic pancreatitis in the U.S.
Long-term alcohol use disorder produces hypersecretion of protein in
pancreatic secretions. The result is protein plugs and calculi within the
pancreatic ducts. Alcohol also has a direct toxic effect on the cells of the
pancreas. Damage to these cells is more likely to occur and to be more
severe in clients whose diets are poor in protein content and either very
high or very low in fat.
A nurse is preparing a community education program about Hep B. Which
of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Hepatitis B immune globulin is given as part of the
standard childhood immunizations. It can be administered as early as birth,
especially in infants born to hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) negative
mothers. These infants should receive the second dose between 1 and 4
months of age.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has diverticulitis about
preventing acute attacks. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-The result of long-term, low-fiber eating
habits along with increased intracolonic pressure lead to straining during
