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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

1. Which of the following diagnostic tests should be performed annually over age 50 to screen for colon cancer?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A fecal occult blood test should be performed annually for individuals over age 50 to screen for colon cancer.

2. If a client had irritable bowel syndrome, which of the following diagnostic tests would determine if the diagnosis is Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A colonoscopy with biopsy is the most definitive diagnostic test to differentiate between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

3. A client has just had surgery for colon cancer. Which of the following disorders might the client develop?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: After surgery for colon cancer, the client may develop a partial bowel obstruction.

4. Which area of the alimentary canal is the most common location for Crohn’s disease?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The terminal ileum is the most common location for Crohn's disease.

5. A client with rectal cancer may exhibit which of the following symptoms?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rectal bleeding is a common symptom in clients with rectal cancer.

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