ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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Question 1 of 5

Stephen is a 62 y.o. patient that has had a liver biopsy. Which of the following groups of signs alert you to a possible pneumothorax?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Dyspnea and reduced or absent breath sounds over the right lung are signs of a possible pneumothorax.

Question 2 of 5

Ralph has a history of alcohol abuse and has acute pancreatitis. Which lab value is most likely to be elevated?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In a patient with acute pancreatitis and a history of alcohol abuse, glucose levels are most likely to be elevated.

Question 3 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 4 of 5

Arthur has a family history of colon cancer and is scheduled to have a sigmoidoscopy. He is crying as he tells you, "I know that I have colon cancer, too." Which response is most therapeutic?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Acknowledging the patient's emotions with 'You seem upset' is the most therapeutic response.

Question 5 of 5

You're assessing the stoma of a patient with a healthy, well-healed colostomy. You expect the stoma to appear:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A healthy, well-healed colostomy stoma should appear red and moist.

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