ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
You're doing preoperative teaching with Gertrude who has ulcerative colitis who needs surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir. Which information do you include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir occurs in two stages.
Question 3 of 5
You promote hemodynamic stability in a patient with upper GI bleeding by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Promoting hemodynamic stability in a patient with upper GI bleeding involves giving blood, electrolyte, and fluid replacement.
Question 4 of 5
Develop a teaching care plan for Angie who is about to undergo a liver biopsy. Which of the following points do you include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Instruct the patient to lie on their right side after the biopsy to apply pressure and prevent bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with Crohn's disease is admitted after 4 days of diarrhea. Which of the following urine specific gravity values do you expect to find in this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A urine specific gravity of 1.030 indicates concentrated urine, which is expected in a patient with dehydration due to diarrhea from Crohn's disease.
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