ATI RN
Gastrointestinal Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse determines that further discharge instruction is needed when the patient with acute pancreatitis makes which statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a patient who has experienced moderate diarrhea for 3 days. Which collaborative intervention is most important to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Limit the patient's diet to clear liquids. This intervention is important to prevent further irritation to the gastrointestinal tract and help rehydrate the patient. Clear liquids are easier to digest and can help reduce diarrhea. A: Placing the patient on NPO status is not necessary unless there are signs of severe dehydration or complications. C: Administering parenteral nutrition is not indicated for moderate diarrhea and is a more invasive intervention. D: Restricting the patient's diet to soft foods only may not be as effective in managing diarrhea compared to clear liquids.
Question 3 of 5
Pancreatic juice .
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because pancreatic juice buffers chyme, the acidic mixture of partially digested food from the stomach. This buffering action helps maintain the pH level for optimal enzymatic activity in the small intestine. Choice A is incorrect because pancreatic juice does not deactivate bile; bile aids in the digestion and absorption of fats. Choice C is incorrect as pancreatic islet cells secrete hormones like insulin and glucagon, not pancreatic juice. Choice B is incomplete and irrelevant, providing no information related to pancreatic juice function.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is being treated for a respiratory infection. The nurse notes that the patient's pulse is elevateWhich of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administering antipyretics as prescribed. Elevated pulse can indicate fever, which may be a sign of infection. Administering antipyretics helps reduce fever, which can help lower the pulse rate. This intervention addresses the underlying cause of the elevated pulse. Increasing fluid intake (B) is important but does not directly address the elevated pulse. Encouraging rest (C) is beneficial but may not directly impact the pulse rate. Monitoring respiratory rate (D) is important but addressing the fever with antipyretics is the priority in this case.
Question 5 of 5
Which of these is a feature of the large intestine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: haustra. The large intestine has haustra, which are pouches formed by muscle contractions that help in moving feces along the colon. Villi (choice A) and microvilli (choice C) are features of the small intestine, aiding in nutrient absorption. Lacteals (choice D) are lymphatic vessels in the small intestine. Therefore, the presence of haustra is a distinct feature of the large intestine, making it the correct choice in this context.