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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
Jason, a 22 y.o. accident victim, requires an NG tube for feeding. What should you immediately do after inserting an NG tube for liquid enteral feedings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immediately after inserting an NG tube for enteral feedings, aspirate for gastric secretions to confirm proper placement.
Question 3 of 5
Nathaniel has severe pruritus due to having hepatitis B. What is the best intervention for his comfort?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Giving tepid baths can help soothe severe pruritus due to hepatitis B.
Question 4 of 5
The student nurse is preparing a teaching care plan to help improve nutrition in a patient with achalasia. You include which of the following:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eating meals while sitting upright helps improve swallowing and prevent complications in patients with achalasia.
Question 5 of 5
A 29 y.o. patient has an acute episode of ulcerative colitis. What diagnostic test confirms this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sigmoidoscopy is the diagnostic test that confirms the diagnosis of an acute episode of ulcerative colitis.
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