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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
You're advising a 21 y.o. with a colostomy who reports problems with flatus. What food should you recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yogurt can help reduce problems with flatus in patients with a colostomy.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Your patient, Christopher, has a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and has severe abdominal pain aggravated by movement, rebound tenderness, fever, nausea, and decreased urine output. This may indicate which complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe abdominal pain aggravated by movement, rebound tenderness, fever, nausea, and decreased urine output in a patient with ulcerative colitis may indicate bowel perforation.
Question 4 of 5
Anna is 45 y.o. and has a bleeding ulcer. Despite multiple blood transfusions, her HGB is 7.5g/dl and HCT is 27%. Her doctor determines that surgical intervention is necessary and she undergoes partial gastrectomy. Postoperative nursing care includes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postoperative care for a patient who underwent partial gastrectomy includes keeping her NPO until the return of peristalsis to prevent complications.
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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