ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

Question 1 of 5

Which area of the alimentary canal is the most common location for Crohn's disease?

A. Ascending colon B. Descending colon C. Sigmoid colon D. Terminal ileum

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following therapies is not included in the medical management of a client with peritonitis?

A. Broad-spectrum antibiotics B. Electrolyte replacement C. I.V. fluids D. Regular diet

Question 3 of 5

The client has been admitted with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The nurse would assess this client for pain that is:

A. Severe and unrelenting, located in the epigastric area and radiating to the back. B. Severe and unrelenting, located in the left lower quadrant and radiating to the groin. C. Burning and aching, located in the epigastric area and radiating to the umbilicus. D. Burning and aching, located in the left lower quadrant and radiating to the hip.

Question 4 of 5

A client with which of the following conditions may be likely to develop rectal cancer?

A. Adenomatous polyps B. Diverticulitis C. Hemorrhoids D. Peptic ulcer disease

Question 5 of 5

Radiation therapy is used to treat colon cancer before surgery for which of the following reasons?

A. Reducing the size of the tumor B. Eliminating the malignant cells C. Curing the cancer D. Helping the bowel heal after surgery

ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN