ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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Question 1 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 2 of 5

Elmer is scheduled for a proctoscopy and has an I.V. The doctor wrote an order for 5mg of I.V. diazepam(Valium). Which order is correct regarding diazepam?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct method for administering I.V. diazepam is to give it in the I.V. port closest to the vein.

Question 3 of 5

Your goal is to minimize David's risk of complications after a heriorrhaphy. You instruct the patient to:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Instruct the patient to splint the incision if he can't avoid sneezing or coughing to minimize the risk of complications after heriorrhaphy.

Question 4 of 5

Brenda, a 36 y.o. patient is on your floor with acute pancreatitis. Treatment for her includes:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Treatment for acute pancreatitis includes nutritional support with TPN.

Question 5 of 5

A patient has a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Long-term medications will probably include:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Long-term medications for a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis probably include corticosteroids.

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