ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions

Question 1 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 2 of 5

What information is correct about stomach cancer?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Stomach pain is often a late symptom of stomach cancer.

Question 3 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.

Question 4 of 5

You're advising a 21 y.o. with a colostomy who reports problems with flatus. What food should you recommend?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Yogurt can help reduce problems with flatus in patients with a colostomy.

Question 5 of 5

A patient with Crohn's disease is admitted after 4 days of diarrhea. Which of the following urine specific gravity values do you expect to find in this patient?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A urine specific gravity of 1.030 indicates concentrated urine, which is expected in a patient with dehydration due to diarrhea from Crohn's disease.

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