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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
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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