ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions

Question 1 of 5

Janice is waiting for discharge instructions after her herniorrhaphy. Which of the following instructions do you include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Advise the patient to lose weight if obese to reduce the risk of complications after herniorrhaphy.

Question 2 of 5

Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in which location of the GI tract?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in the upper GI tract.

Question 3 of 5

Develop a teaching care plan for Angie who is about to undergo a liver biopsy. Which of the following points do you include?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Instruct the patient to lie on their right side after the biopsy to apply pressure and prevent bleeding.

Question 4 of 5

Jerod is experiencing an acute episode of ulcerative colitis. What is the priority for this patient?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is to replace lost fluid and sodium. During an acute episode of ulcerative colitis, the priority is to manage the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance. This is crucial due to the potential for dehydration and electrolyte imbalances resulting from diarrhea and inflammation in the colon. Monitoring serum glucose levels (Choice B) may be important for patients on steroid therapy, but in this scenario, fluid and electrolyte balance take precedence. Restricting dietary intake of foods high in potassium (Choice C) is not a priority in the acute phase of ulcerative colitis. While noting changes in stool color and consistency (Choice D) is important for assessing the patient's gastrointestinal status, it is not the priority when managing acute ulcerative colitis.

Question 5 of 5

When planning care for a client with ulcerative colitis who is experiencing symptoms, which client care activities can the nurse appropriately delegate to a unlicensed assistant?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Delegating tasks such as providing skin care, maintaining intake and output records, and obtaining the client's weight are within the scope of practice for an unlicensed assistant. Assessing bowel sounds and evaluating the response to medications require nursing judgment and should not be delegated.

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