ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
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
What information is correct about stomach cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stomach pain is often a late symptom of stomach cancer.
Question 3 of 5
You're caring for a 28 y.o. woman with hepatitis B. She's concerned about the duration of her recovery. Which response isn't appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the patient to not worry about the future is not appropriate. Instead, address her concerns and provide information.
Question 4 of 5
You are developing a careplan on Sally, a 67 y.o. patient with hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following do you include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering a lactulose enema as ordered helps reduce ammonia levels in patients with hepatic encephalopathy.
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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