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ATI RN · ATI Medical Surgical · Chapter 15 The Gastrointestinal System Review Questions

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Question 1 of 5

The functions of the colon include the following except:

A. Absorption of water

B. Absorption of sodium

C. Absorption of chloride

D. Absorption of calcium

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Absorption of calcium

Question 2 of 5

The patient experienced a blood transfusion reaction. How should the nurse explain to the patient the cause of the hemolytic jaundice that occurred?

A. Results from hepatocellular disease

B. Due to a malaria parasite breaking apart red blood cells (RBCs)

C. Results from decreased flow of bile through the liver or biliary system

D. Due to increased breakdown of RBCs that caused elevated serum unconjugated bilirubin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Due to increased breakdown of RBCs that caused elevated serum unconjugated bilirubin

Question 3 of 5

When monitoring the food intake of a client with Crohn's disease, the nurse observes that the client does not eat most of the food serve The nurse learns that the client finds the food unappetizing. Which of the following steps should the nurse take to address this issue?

A. Explain to the client the benefits of eating the prescribed food

B. Request the dietitian to suggest more acceptable food

C. Provide the client total parenteral nutrition and lipid infusions

D. Provide the client elemental diet formula and 5-ASA medications

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Request the dietitian to suggest more acceptable food

Question 4 of 5

Mumps is inflammation of the ______ salivary gland caused by a virus.

A. buccal

B. sublingual

C. submandibular

D. parotid

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: parotid

Question 5 of 5

The nurse caring for an 80-year-old woman who is undergoing the extensive bowel preparation for a colonoscopy. The nurse should most closely monitor the patient for which potential complication?

A. Diarrhea

B. Metabolic acidosis

C. Fatigue

D. Dyspnea

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Metabolic acidosis

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