ATI RN
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
Which goal of the client's care should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Managing diarrhea should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis.
Question 3 of 5
Your goal is to minimize David's risk of complications after a heriorrhaphy. You instruct the patient to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Instruct the patient to splint the incision if he can't avoid sneezing or coughing to minimize the risk of complications after heriorrhaphy.
Question 4 of 5
You're caring for Carin who has just had ileostomy surgery. During the first 24 hours post-op, how much drainage can you expect from the ileostomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During the first 24 hours post-op, you can expect about 1500 ml of drainage from the ileostomy.
Question 5 of 5
You're caring for Jane, a 57 y.o. patient with liver cirrhosis who develops ascites and requires paracentesis. Before her paracentesis, you instruct her to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Before paracentesis, instruct the patient to empty her bladder to avoid bladder injury during the procedure.
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