Gastrointestinal System ATI

Question 1 of 5

George has a T tube in place after gallbladder surgery. Before discharge, what information or instructions should be given regarding the T tube drainage?

A. If there is any drainage, notify the surgeon immediately. B. The drainage will decrease daily until the bile duct heals. C. First, the drainage is dark green; then it becomes dark yellow. D. If the drainage stops, milk the tube toward the puncture wound.

Question 2 of 5

Your patient Maria takes NSAIDS for her degenerative joint disease, has developed peptic ulcer disease. Which drug is useful in preventing NSAID-induced peptic ulcer disease?

A. Calcium carbonate (Tums) B. Famotidine (Pepcid) C. Misoprostol (Cytotec) D. Sucralfate (Carafate)

Question 3 of 5

Kevin has a history of peptic ulcer disease and vomits coffee-ground emesis. What does this indicate?

A. He has fresh, active upper GI bleeding. B. He needs immediate saline gastric lavage. C. His gastric bleeding occurred 2 hours earlier. D. He needs a transfusion of packed RBCs.

Question 4 of 5

Your patient with peritonitis is NPO and complaining of thirst. What is your priority?

A. Increase the I.V. infusion rate. B. Use diversion activities. C. Provide frequent mouth care. D. Give ice chips every 15 minutes.

Question 5 of 5

Your patient with peritonitis is NPO and complaining of thirst. What is your priority?

A. Increase the I.V. infusion rate. B. Use diversion activities. C. Provide frequent mouth care. D. Give ice chips every 15 minutes.

Gastrointestinal System ATI

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN