ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
You're performing an abdominal assessment on Brent who is 52 y.o. In which order do you proceed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct order for performing an abdominal assessment is observation, auscultation, percussion, and palpation.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
You're patient is complaining of abdominal pain during assessment. What is your priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a patient is complaining of abdominal pain, the priority is to auscultate to determine changes in bowel sounds.
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