ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions

Question 1 of 5

The student nurse is teaching the family of a patient with liver failure. You instruct them to limit which foods in the patient's diet?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: For a patient with liver failure, it is important to limit the intake of meats and beans to reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy.

Question 2 of 5

You promote hemodynamic stability in a patient with upper GI bleeding by:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Promoting hemodynamic stability in a patient with upper GI bleeding involves giving blood, electrolyte, and fluid replacement.

Question 3 of 5

Jerod is experiencing an acute episode of ulcerative colitis. What is the priority for this patient?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is to replace lost fluid and sodium. During an acute episode of ulcerative colitis, the priority is to manage the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance. This is crucial due to the potential for dehydration and electrolyte imbalances resulting from diarrhea and inflammation in the colon. Monitoring serum glucose levels (Choice B) may be important for patients on steroid therapy, but in this scenario, fluid and electrolyte balance take precedence. Restricting dietary intake of foods high in potassium (Choice C) is not a priority in the acute phase of ulcerative colitis. While noting changes in stool color and consistency (Choice D) is important for assessing the patient's gastrointestinal status, it is not the priority when managing acute ulcerative colitis.

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

The student nurse is teaching the family of a patient with liver failure. You instruct them to limit which foods in the patient's diet?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: For a patient with liver failure, it is important to limit the intake of meats and beans to reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy.

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