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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
After an abdominal resection for colon cancer, Madeline returns to her room with a Jackson-Pratt drain in place. The purpose of the drain is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The purpose of the Jackson-Pratt drain is to prevent the accumulation of drainage in the wound after an abdominal resection.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in which location of the GI tract?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in the upper GI tract.
Question 4 of 5
Sitty, a 66 y.o. patient underwent a colostomy for ruptured diverticulum. She did well during the surgery and returned to your med-surg floor in stable condition. You assess her colostomy 2 days after surgery. Which finding do you report to the doctor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blanched stoma 2 days after colostomy surgery should be reported to the doctor as it may indicate compromised blood flow.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has an acute upper GI hemorrhage. Your interventions include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For a patient with an acute upper GI hemorrhage, your interventions include treating shock and diagnosing the bleeding source.
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