sitty a 66 yo patient underwent a colostomy for ruptured diverticulum she did well during the surgery and returned to your med surg floor in stable co
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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

1. Sitty, a 66 y.o. patient underwent a colostomy for ruptured diverticulum. She did well during the surgery and returned to your med-surg floor in stable condition. You assess her colostomy 2 days after surgery. Which finding do you report to the doctor?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A blanched stoma 2 days after colostomy surgery should be reported to the doctor as it may indicate compromised blood flow.

2. If a gastric acid perforates, which of the following actions should not be included in the immediate management of the client?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Antacid administration should not be included in the immediate management of a gastric perforation.

3. The client with ascites is scheduled for a paracentesis. The nurse is assisting the physician in performing the procedure. Which of the following positions will the nurse assist the client to assume for this procedure?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: An upright position allows the intestine to float posteriorly and helps prevent intestinal laceration during catheter insertion.

4. You’re doing preoperative teaching with Gertrude who has ulcerative colitis who needs surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir. Which information do you include?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir occurs in two stages.

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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