ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
You're preparing a teaching plan for a 27 y.o. named Jeff who underwent surgery to close a temporary ileostomy. Which nutritional guideline do you include in this plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After ileostomy closure surgery, it is recommended to eat six small meals a day to aid digestion and absorption.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with Crohn's disease is admitted after 4 days of diarrhea. Which of the following urine specific gravity values do you expect to find in this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A urine specific gravity of 1.030 indicates concentrated urine, which is expected in a patient with dehydration due to diarrhea from Crohn's disease.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
Brenda, a 36 y.o. patient is on your floor with acute pancreatitis. Treatment for her includes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Treatment for acute pancreatitis includes nutritional support with TPN.
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