ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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Question 1 of 5

You're caring for Lewis, a 67 y.o. patient with liver cirrhosis who develops ascites and requires paracentesis. Relief of which symptom indicated that the paracentesis was effective?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Dyspnea relief indicates that the paracentesis was effective in reducing ascites.

Question 2 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 3 of 5

Claire, a 33 y.o. is on your floor with a possible bowel obstruction. Which intervention is priority for her?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: For a patient with a possible bowel obstruction, measuring abdominal girth is a priority to monitor for signs of worsening obstruction or distention.

Question 4 of 5

Leigh Ann is receiving pancrelipase (Viokase) for chronic pancreatitis. Which observation best indicates the treatment is effective?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The effectiveness of pancrelipase (Viokase) for chronic pancreatitis is best indicated by stools being less fatty and decreased in frequency.

Question 5 of 5

You're preparing a teaching plan for a 27 y.o. named Jeff who underwent surgery to close a temporary ileostomy. Which nutritional guideline do you include in this plan?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: After ileostomy closure surgery, it is recommended to eat six small meals a day to aid digestion and absorption.

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