ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions

Question 1 of 5

What information is correct about stomach cancer?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Stomach pain is often a late symptom of stomach cancer.

Question 2 of 5

You're preparing a patient with a malignant tumor for colorectal surgery and subsequent colostomy. The patient tells you he's anxious. What should your initial step be in working with this patient?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When a patient with a malignant tumor is anxious about colorectal surgery and a colostomy, the initial step is to determine what the patient already knows about colostomies.

Question 3 of 5

You're doing preoperative teaching with Gertrude who has ulcerative colitis who needs surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir. Which information do you include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir occurs in two stages.

Question 4 of 5

Findings during an endoscopic exam include a cobblestone appearance of the colon in your patient. The findings are characteristic of which disorder?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The cobblestone appearance of the colon is characteristic of Crohn's disease.

Question 5 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.

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