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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
You're discharging Nathaniel with hepatitis B. Which statement suggests understanding by the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Understanding that family needs to be aware of symptoms that may indicate a recurrence of hepatitis B shows proper understanding by the patient.
Question 2 of 5
Before bowel surgery, Lee is to administer enemas until clear. During administration, he complains of intestinal cramps. What do you do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If a patient complains of intestinal cramps during an enema, lowering the height of the enema container can help reduce discomfort.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who underwent abdominal surgery now has a gaping incision due to delayed wound healing. Which method is correct when you irrigate a gaping abdominal incision with sterile normal saline solution, using a piston syringe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Irrigating continuously until the solution becomes clear or all of the solution is used is the correct method when irrigating a gaping abdominal incision.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Long-term medications will probably include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-term medications for a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis probably include corticosteroids.
Question 5 of 5
You're discharging Nathaniel with hepatitis B. Which statement suggests understanding by the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Understanding that family needs to be aware of symptoms that may indicate a recurrence of hepatitis B shows proper understanding by the patient.
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