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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
You're caring for Betty with liver cirrhosis. Which of the following assessment findings leads you to suspect hepatic encephalopathy in her?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asterixis, a flapping tremor of the hands, is a sign of hepatic encephalopathy.
Question 3 of 5
During the assessment of a client's mouth, the nurse notes the absence of saliva. The client is also complaining of pain near the area of the ear. The client has been NPO for several days because of the insertion of an NG tube. Based on these findings, the nurse suspects that the client is developing which of the following mouth conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, Parotitis. Parotitis, inflammation of the parotid glands, can occur due to the absence of saliva and dehydration, often associated with being NPO and having an NG tube. Stomatitis (choice A) is inflammation of the oral mucosa, not specifically related to absent saliva. Oral candidiasis (choice B) is a fungal infection that can occur in the mouth, not directly related to the absence of saliva. Gingivitis (choice D) is inflammation of the gums and is not typically associated with the absence of saliva and dehydration.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Findings during an endoscopic exam include a cobblestone appearance of the colon in your patient. The findings are characteristic of which disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The cobblestone appearance of the colon is characteristic of Crohn's disease.
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