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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following interventions should be included in the medical management of Crohn's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-term steroid therapy is often used in the management of Crohn's disease to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response.
Question 2 of 9
Which of the following factors is believed to be linked to Crohn's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crohn's disease is believed to have a hereditary link, with genetic factors playing a significant role in its development.
Question 3 of 9
Which of the following symptoms indicates diverticulosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diverticulosis often has no symptoms and is usually found incidentally during tests for other conditions.
Question 4 of 9
The nurse is assessing for stoma prolapse in a client with a colostomy. The nurse would observe which of the following if stoma prolapse occurred?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A protruding stoma is indicative of stoma prolapse, which occurs when the bowel protrudes excessively through the stoma.
Question 5 of 9
If a client had irritable bowel syndrome, which of the following diagnostic tests would determine if the diagnosis is Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A colonoscopy with biopsy is the most definitive diagnostic test to differentiate between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Question 6 of 9
Which of the following aspects is the priority focus of nursing management for a client with peritonitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The priority focus of nursing management for a client with peritonitis is fluid and electrolyte balance to prevent shock.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following symptoms is associated with ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rectal bleeding is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis due to the inflammation and ulceration of the colon lining.
Question 8 of 9
A client has just had surgery for colon cancer. Which of the following disorders might the client develop?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After surgery for colon cancer, the client may develop a partial bowel obstruction.
Question 9 of 9
The client has been admitted with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The nurse would assess this client for pain that is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute pancreatitis typically presents with severe, unrelenting pain in the epigastric area that radiates to the back. This pain is due to inflammation and autodigestion of the pancreas.