ATI RN
Gastrointestinal Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse identifies a need for further teaching when the patient with hepatitis B makes which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
On assessment of the abdomen in a patient with peritonitis, you would expect to find:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned patient. The serum bilirubin is 2.8 mg/dL. The nurse anticipates that the patient's urine will display which finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Dark color. Elevated serum bilirubin levels can cause jaundice, which results in dark-colored urine due to increased bilirubin excretion. Other choices are incorrect because: B: Low specific gravity would not be directly related to elevated bilirubin levels. C: Very scant amount of urine is not a typical finding associated with elevated bilirubin. D: Foul odor is not directly related to elevated bilirubin levels.
Question 4 of 5
What is the role of the small intestine's MALT?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The role of the small intestine's MALT (Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue) is to prevent bacteria from entering the bloodstream. MALT contains immune cells that help protect the body from harmful pathogens in the gut. When bacteria breach the intestinal barrier, MALT responds by generating an immune response to eliminate the invaders and prevent systemic infection. This function is crucial for maintaining the body's overall health and preventing infections. Choice A (secreting mucus) is incorrect because mucus secretion is primarily performed by goblet cells in the intestine to lubricate and protect the intestinal lining, not by MALT. Choice B (buffering acidic chyme) is incorrect as buffering acidic chyme is mainly done by bicarbonate secreted by the pancreas to neutralize stomach acid, not by MALT. Choice C (activating pepsin) is incorrect as pepsin activation occurs in the stomach, not in the small intestine's MALT.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a newly diagnosed myocardial infarction (MI). Which intervention is a priority during the acute phase of the MI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administering pain relief and oxygen therapy. During the acute phase of a myocardial infarction (MI), the priority is to relieve pain and ensure adequate oxygenation to reduce myocardial damage. Pain relief helps alleviate discomfort and decrease stress on the heart. Oxygen therapy improves oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Choices B and C are not priorities during the acute phase as they may increase the workload of the heart. Choice D is important but not a priority during the acute phase when immediate interventions are crucial for patient safety.