ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
After abdominal surgery, your patient has a severe coughing episode that causes wound evisceration. In addition to calling the doctor, which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Covering the wound with a saline soaked sterile dressing is the most appropriate intervention for wound evisceration.
Question 2 of 5
Britney, a 20 y.o. student is admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory findings do you expect to be abnormal for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serum amylase and lipase levels are typically elevated in patients with acute pancreatitis.
Question 3 of 5
Matt is a 49 y.o. with a hiatal hernia that you are about to counsel. Health care counseling for Matt should include which of the following instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For a patient with a hiatal hernia, it is important to eat three regular meals a day to prevent symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Long-term medications will probably include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-term medications for a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis probably include corticosteroids.
Question 5 of 5
Which goal of the client's care should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Managing diarrhea should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis.
Similar Questions
Join Our Community Today!
Join Over 10,000+ nursing students using Nurselytic. Access Comprehensive study Guides curriculum for ATI-RN and 3000+ practice questions to help you pass your ATI-RN exam.
Subscribe for Unlimited Access