ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions

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

A patient has a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Long-term medications will probably include:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Long-term medications for a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis probably include corticosteroids.

Question 3 of 5

Anna is 45 y.o. and has a bleeding ulcer. Despite multiple blood transfusions, her HGB is 7.5g/dl and HCT is 27%. Her doctor determines that surgical intervention is necessary and she undergoes partial gastrectomy. Postoperative nursing care includes:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Postoperative care for a patient who underwent partial gastrectomy includes keeping her NPO until the return of peristalsis to prevent complications.

Question 4 of 5

A patient has an acute upper GI hemorrhage. Your interventions include:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: For a patient with an acute upper GI hemorrhage, your interventions include treating shock and diagnosing the bleeding source.

Question 5 of 5

Elmer is scheduled for a proctoscopy and has an I.V. The doctor wrote an order for 5mg of I.V. diazepam(Valium). Which order is correct regarding diazepam?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct method for administering I.V. diazepam is to give it in the I.V. port closest to the vein.

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