which of the following symptoms is associated with ulcerative colitis

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

1. Which of the following symptoms is associated with ulcerative colitis?

A. Dumping syndrome
B. Rectal bleeding
C. Soft stools
D. Fistulas

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rectal bleeding is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis due to the inflammation and ulceration of the colon lining.

2. Which of the following areas is the most common site of fistulas in clients with Crohn’s disease?

A. Anorectal
B. Ileum
C. Rectovaginal
D. Transverse colon

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The anorectal area is the most common site of fistulas in clients with Crohn's disease.

3. Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in which location of the GI tract?

A. Upper colon.
B. Lower colon.
C. Upper GI tract.
D. Small intestine.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in the upper GI tract.

4. You’re performing an abdominal assessment on Brent who is 52 y.o. In which order do you proceed?

A. Observation, percussion, palpation, auscultation
B. Observation, auscultation, percussion, palpation
C. Percussion, palpation, auscultation, observation
D. Palpation, percussion, observation, auscultation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct order for performing an abdominal assessment is observation, auscultation, percussion, and palpation.

5. The nurse is scheduling diagnostic tests for a client. If all of the following diagnostic tests are ordered, which would be performed last?

A. Gallbladder series
B. Barium enema
C. Barium swallow
D. Oral cholecystogram

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Barium swallow.' A barium swallow should be done after a barium enema or gallbladder series to prevent the contrast used in the barium swallow from obstructing the view of other organs. It takes several days for swallowed barium to pass completely out of the gastrointestinal tract. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because a barium swallow should be the last test performed to ensure clear imaging without interference from residual contrast material.