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Gastrointestinal System ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
George has a T tube in place after gallbladder surgery. Before discharge, what information or instructions should be given regarding the T tube drainage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Before discharge, inform the patient that the drainage will decrease daily until the bile duct heals.
Question 2 of 5
A 53 y.o. patient has undergone a partial gastrectomy for adenocarcinoma of the stomach. An NG tube is in place and is connected to low continuous suction. During the immediate postoperative period, you expect the gastric secretions to be which color?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During the immediate postoperative period after a partial gastrectomy, gastric secretions are expected to be red.
Question 3 of 5
Your patient has a retractable gastric peptic ulcer and has had a gastric vagotomy. Which factor increases as a result of vagotomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After a gastric vagotomy, the gastric pH increases as a result of reduced acid secretion.
Question 4 of 5
Your patient with peritonitis is NPO and complaining of thirst. What is your priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing frequent mouth care is the priority for a patient with peritonitis who is NPO and complaining of thirst.
Question 5 of 5
The student nurse is participating in colorectal cancer-screening program. Which patient has the fewest risk factors for colon cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Herman, a 60 y.o. who follows a low-fat, high-fiber diet, has the fewest risk factors for colon cancer.
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