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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Rob is a 46 y.o. admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of Hepatitis B. He's jaundiced and reports weakness. Which intervention will you include in his care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For a patient with hepatitis B who is jaundiced and reports weakness, providing rest periods after small, frequent meals is important.
Question 2 of 5
You're performing an abdominal assessment on Brent who is 52 y.o. In which order do you proceed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct order for performing an abdominal assessment is observation, auscultation, percussion, and palpation.
Question 3 of 5
You're caring for Carin who has just had ileostomy surgery. During the first 24 hours post-op, how much drainage can you expect from the ileostomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During the first 24 hours post-op, you can expect about 1500 ml of drainage from the ileostomy.
Question 4 of 5
A 29 y.o. patient has an acute episode of ulcerative colitis. What diagnostic test confirms this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sigmoidoscopy is the diagnostic test that confirms the diagnosis of an acute episode of ulcerative colitis.
Question 5 of 5
Claire, a 33 y.o. is on your floor with a possible bowel obstruction. Which intervention is priority for her?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a patient with a possible bowel obstruction, measuring abdominal girth is a priority to monitor for signs of worsening obstruction or distention.
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