ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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Question 1 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 2 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 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

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 5 of 5

After an abdominal resection for colon cancer, Madeline returns to her room with a Jackson-Pratt drain in place. The purpose of the drain is to:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The purpose of the Jackson-Pratt drain is to prevent the accumulation of drainage in the wound after an abdominal resection.

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