ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

Questions 75

ATI RN

Home > ATI RN > Gastrointestinal Systems > ATI Gastrointestinal System Test
ATI RN Test Bank

ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions

Question 1 of 5

Hepatic encephalopathy develops when the blood level of which substance increases?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hepatic encephalopathy develops when the blood level of ammonia increases.

Question 2 of 5

Which goal of the client's care should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Managing diarrhea should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis.

Question 3 of 5

Michael, a 42 y.o. man is admitted to the med-surg floor with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. His BP is 136/76, pulse 96, Resps 22 and temp 101. His past history includes hyperlipidemia and alcohol abuse. The doctor prescribes an NG tube. Before inserting the tube, you explain the purpose to patient. Which of the following is a most accurate explanation?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Explain to the patient that the NG tube is used to empty the stomach of fluids and gas, which helps relieve symptoms of acute pancreatitis.

Question 4 of 5

Regina is a 46 y.o. woman with ulcerative colitis. You expect her stools to look like:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Stools in ulcerative colitis are typically bloody and mucoid.

Question 5 of 5

You're patient is complaining of abdominal pain during assessment. What is your priority?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When a patient is complaining of abdominal pain, the priority is to auscultate to determine changes in bowel sounds.

Similar Questions

You're patient is complaining of abdominal pain during assessment. What is your priority?
A client who has ulcerative colitis has persistent diarrhea. He is thin and has lost 12 pounds since the exacerbation of his ulcerative colitis. The nurse should anticipate that the physician will order which of the following treatment approaches to help the client meet his nutritional needs?
Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in which location of the GI tract?
The nurse evaluates the client's stoma during the initial post-op period. Which of the following observations should be reported immediately to the physician?
An intubated patient is receiving continuous enteral feedings through a Salem sump tube at a rate of 60ml/hr. Gastric residuals have been 30-40ml when monitored Q4H. You check the gastric residual and aspirate 220ml. What is your first response to this finding?

Join Our Community Today!

Join Over 10,000+ nursing students using Nurselytic. Access Comprehensive study Guides curriculum for ATI-RN and 3000+ practice questions to help you pass your ATI-RN exam.

Call to Action Image