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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Type A chronic gastritis can be distinguished from type B by its ability to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type A chronic gastritis can cause atrophy of the parietal cells, which is a distinguishing feature from type B.
Question 2 of 5
An intubated patient is receiving continuous enteral feedings through a Salem sump tube at a rate of 60ml/hr. Gastric residuals have been 30-40ml when monitored Q4H. You check the gastric residual and aspirate 220ml. What is your first response to this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If gastric residuals are high during continuous enteral feedings, the first response is to stop the feeding and clamp the NG tube.
Question 3 of 5
Annebell is being discharged with a colostomy, and you're teaching her about colostomy care. Which statement correctly describes a healthy stoma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A healthy stoma may bleed slightly when touched initially, which is normal.
Question 4 of 5
Findings during an endoscopic exam include a cobblestone appearance of the colon in your patient. The findings are characteristic of which disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The cobblestone appearance of the colon is characteristic of Crohn's disease.
Question 5 of 5
You're preparing a teaching plan for a 27 y.o. named Jeff who underwent surgery to close a temporary ileostomy. Which nutritional guideline do you include in this plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After ileostomy closure surgery, it is recommended to eat six small meals a day to aid digestion and absorption.
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