ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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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

Regina is a 46 y.o. woman with ulcerative colitis. You expect her stools to look like:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Stools in ulcerative colitis are typically bloody and mucoid.

Question 3 of 5

Donald is a 61 y.o. man with diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is characterized by:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Diverticulitis is characterized by crampy lower left quadrant pain and a low-grade fever.

Question 4 of 5

Eleanor, a 62 y.o. woman with diverticulosis is your patient. Which interventions would you expect to include in her care?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Care for a patient with diverticulosis includes a high-fiber diet and administration of psyllium.

Question 5 of 5

Hepatic encephalopathy develops when the blood level of which substance increases?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hepatic encephalopathy develops when the blood level of ammonia increases.

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