ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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Question 1 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 2 of 5

A 29 y.o. patient has an acute episode of ulcerative colitis. What diagnostic test confirms this diagnosis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sigmoidoscopy is the diagnostic test that confirms the diagnosis of an acute episode of ulcerative colitis.

Question 3 of 5

Type A chronic gastritis can be distinguished from type B by its ability to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Type A chronic gastritis can cause atrophy of the parietal cells, which is a distinguishing feature from type B.

Question 4 of 5

Britney, a 20 y.o. student is admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory findings do you expect to be abnormal for this patient?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Serum amylase and lipase levels are typically elevated in patients with acute pancreatitis.

Question 5 of 5

A client who has ulcerative colitis has persistent diarrhea. He is thin and has lost 12 pounds since the exacerbation of his ulcerative colitis. The nurse should anticipate that the physician will order which of the following treatment approaches to help the client meet his nutritional needs?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Implementing total parenteral nutrition helps meet the nutritional needs of a client with persistent diarrhea and significant weight loss due to ulcerative colitis.

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