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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
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 preparing a teaching plan for a 27 y.o. named Jeff who underwent surgery to close a temporary ileostomy. Which nutritional guideline do you include in this plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After ileostomy closure surgery, it is recommended to eat six small meals a day to aid digestion and absorption.
Question 3 of 5
Your teaching Anthony how to use his new colostomy. How much skin should remain exposed between the stoma and the ring of the appliance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When teaching a patient how to use a colostomy, only 1/16" of skin should remain exposed between the stoma and the ring of the appliance to prevent skin irritation.
Question 4 of 5
Sharon has cirrhosis of the liver and develops ascites. What intervention is necessary to decrease the excessive accumulation of serous fluid in her peritoneal cavity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restricting fluids is necessary to decrease the excessive accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity for a patient with ascites due to cirrhosis.
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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