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ATI Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a Billroth II procedure. On review of the post-operative orders, which of the following, if prescribed, would the nurse question and verify?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Irrigating the nasogastric tube is typically not recommended after a Billroth II procedure unless specifically ordered by a physician due to the risk of disrupting the surgical site.
Question 2 of 5
Risk factors for the development of hiatal hernias are those that lead to increased abdominal pressure. Which of the following complications DOES NOT cause increased abdominal pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obesity, constipation, and intestinal obstruction can all lead to increased abdominal pressure, which in turn can cause a hiatal hernia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following measures should the nurse focus on for the client with esophageal varices?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The primary focus for a client with esophageal varices is recognizing hemorrhage because these varices can rupture and cause significant bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following symptoms best describes Murphy's sign?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Murphy's sign is described as pain elicited on deep inspiration when the examiner's fingers are placed under the right costal margin.
Question 5 of 5
The pain of a duodenal ulcer can be distinguished from that of a gastric ulcer by which of the following characteristics?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain on an empty stomach is characteristic of a duodenal ulcer, while pain on eating is characteristic of a gastric ulcer.
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