ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions

Question 1 of 5

You're preparing a patient with a malignant tumor for colorectal surgery and subsequent colostomy. The patient tells you he's anxious. What should your initial step be in working with this patient?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When a patient with a malignant tumor is anxious about colorectal surgery and a colostomy, the initial step is to determine what the patient already knows about colostomies.

Question 2 of 5

Rob is a 46 y.o. admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of Hepatitis B. He's jaundiced and reports weakness. Which intervention will you include in his care?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: For a patient with hepatitis B who is jaundiced and reports weakness, providing rest periods after small, frequent meals is important.

Question 3 of 5

Elmer is scheduled for a proctoscopy and has an I.V. The doctor wrote an order for 5mg of I.V. diazepam(Valium). Which order is correct regarding diazepam?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct method for administering I.V. diazepam is to give it in the I.V. port closest to the vein.

Question 4 of 5

Nathaniel has severe pruritus due to having hepatitis B. What is the best intervention for his comfort?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Giving tepid baths can help soothe severe pruritus due to hepatitis B.

Question 5 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.

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