ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions

Question 1 of 5

You're developing the plan of care for a patient experiencing dumping syndrome after a Billroth II procedure. Which dietary instructions do you include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To manage dumping syndrome, it is important to omit fluids with meals to slow gastric emptying.

Question 2 of 5

Matt is a 49 y.o. with a hiatal hernia that you are about to counsel. Health care counseling for Matt should include which of the following instructions?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: For a patient with a hiatal hernia, it is important to eat three regular meals a day to prevent symptoms.

Question 3 of 5

Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in which location of the GI tract?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in the upper GI tract.

Question 4 of 5

Stephen is a 62 y.o. patient that has had a liver biopsy. Which of the following groups of signs alert you to a possible pneumothorax?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Dyspnea and reduced or absent breath sounds over the right lung are signs of a possible pneumothorax.

Question 5 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.

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