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Gastrointestinal System ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
Kevin has a history of peptic ulcer disease and vomits coffee-ground emesis. What does this indicate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coffee-ground emesis indicates that the gastric bleeding occurred 2 hours earlier.
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 Maria takes NSAIDS for her degenerative joint disease, has developed peptic ulcer disease. Which drug is useful in preventing NSAID-induced peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Misoprostol (Cytotec) is useful in preventing NSAID-induced peptic ulcer disease.
Question 4 of 5
Your patient with peritonitis is NPO and complaining of thirst. What is your priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Provide frequent mouth care. In a patient with peritonitis who is NPO and thirsty, the priority is to maintain oral hygiene and provide comfort by moistening the mouth with frequent mouth care. This helps alleviate the sensation of thirst and maintains oral health. Increasing the IV infusion rate (choice A) may not address the patient's discomfort directly related to thirst. Using diversion activities (choice B) is not as critical as addressing the patient's immediate need for oral care. Giving ice chips every 15 minutes (choice D) is not recommended for a patient with peritonitis who is NPO, as it can lead to complications or worsen the condition.
Question 5 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.
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