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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test
1. 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?
- A. 1.005
- B. 1.011
- C. 1.02
- D. 1.03
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.
2. Eleanor, a 62 y.o. woman with diverticulosis is your patient. Which interventions would you expect to include in her care?
- A. Low-fiber diet and fluid restrictions.
- B. Total parenteral nutrition and bed rest.
- C. High-fiber diet and administration of psyllium.
- D. Administration of analgesics and antacids.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Care for a patient with diverticulosis includes a high-fiber diet and administration of psyllium.
3. Develop a teaching care plan for Angie who is about to undergo a liver biopsy. Which of the following points do you include?
- A. You’ll need to lie on your stomach during the test.
- B. You’ll need to lie on your right side after the test.
- C. During the biopsy you’ll be asked to exhale deeply and hold it.
- D. The biopsy is performed under general anesthesia.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Instruct the patient to lie on their right side after the biopsy to apply pressure and prevent bleeding.
4. You have to teach ostomy self care to a patient with a colostomy. You tell the patient to measure and cut the wafer:
- A. To the exact size of the stoma.
- B. About 1/16” larger than the stoma.
- C. About 1/8” larger than the stoma.
- D. About 1/4″ larger than the stoma.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The wafer should be measured and cut about 1/8” larger than the stoma to ensure proper fit and prevent skin irritation.
5. You’re doing preoperative teaching with Gertrude who has ulcerative colitis who needs surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir. Which information do you include?
- A. A reservoir is created that exits through the abdominal wall.
- B. A second surgery is required 12 months after the first surgery.
- C. A permanent ileostomy is created.
- D. The surgery occurs in two stages.
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir occurs in two stages.
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