ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following tests is most commonly used to diagnose cholecystitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An abdominal ultrasound is the most commonly used test to diagnose cholecystitis.
Question 2 of 5
When counseling a client in ways to prevent cholecystitis, which of the following guidelines is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eating a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet is most important for preventing cholecystitis.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with acute viral hepatitis. Which of the following signs or symptoms would the nurse expect to note based on this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Common signs of acute viral hepatitis include weight loss, dark urine, and fatigue. The client is anorexic, possibly from a toxin produced by the diseased liver, and finds food distasteful. The urine darkens because of excess bilirubin being excreted by the kidneys. Fatigue occurs during all phases of hepatitis.
Question 4 of 5
After a subtotal gastrectomy, the nurse should anticipate that nasogastric tube drainage will be what color for about 12 to 24 hours after surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark brown drainage is expected for about 12 to 24 hours after surgery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following conditions can cause a hiatal hernia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weakness of the diaphragmic muscle can lead to a hiatal hernia as it allows part of the stomach to push through the diaphragm into the chest cavity.
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