ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Colon cancer is most closely associated with which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis is a condition closely associated with an increased risk of developing colon cancer due to chronic inflammation of the colon.
Question 2 of 5
Which area of the alimentary canal is the most common location for Crohn's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The terminal ileum is the most common location for Crohn's disease.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with a history of duodenal ulcer. To determine whether the problem is currently active, the nurse would assess the client for which of the following most frequent symptom(s) of duodenal ulcer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain that is relieved by food intake is the most frequent symptom of duodenal ulcers because the food neutralizes the stomach acid.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following diagnostic tests may be performed to determine if a client has gastric cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A gastroscopy is performed to visualize the stomach lining and obtain biopsies to diagnose gastric cancer.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following laboratory results would be expected in a client with peritonitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A white blood cell count above 15,000 is indicative of an infection, such as peritonitis.
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