ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Develop a teaching care plan for Angie who is about to undergo a liver biopsy. Which of the following points do you include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Instruct the patient to lie on their right side after the biopsy to apply pressure and prevent bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has ulcerative colitis has persistent diarrhea. He is thin and has lost 12 pounds since the exacerbation of his ulcerative colitis. The nurse should anticipate that the physician will order which of the following treatment approaches to help the client meet his nutritional needs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Implementing total parenteral nutrition helps meet the nutritional needs of a client with persistent diarrhea and significant weight loss due to ulcerative colitis.
Question 3 of 5
When planning care for a client with ulcerative colitis who is experiencing symptoms, which client care activities can the nurse appropriately delegate to a unlicensed assistant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delegating tasks such as providing skin care, maintaining intake and output records, and obtaining the client's weight are within the scope of practice for an unlicensed assistant. Assessing bowel sounds and evaluating the response to medications require nursing judgment and should not be delegated.
Question 4 of 5
What information is correct about stomach cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stomach pain is often a late symptom of stomach cancer.
Question 5 of 5
You promote hemodynamic stability in a patient with upper GI bleeding by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Promoting hemodynamic stability in a patient with upper GI bleeding involves giving blood, electrolyte, and fluid replacement.
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