Med-Surg ATI: GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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Med-Surg ATI: GASTROINTESTINAL (GI)
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
AST (aspartate aminotransferase) & ALT (alanine aminotransferase)


Ans: 0-35


liver enzyme




amylase


Ans: enzyme that breaks down starch found in saliva, can be indicative

of pancreatitis, should be < 200




lipase


Ans: enzyme that breaks down fat, can be indicative of pancreatitis,

should be < 160




Bilirubin

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Ans: orange-yellow pigment in bile; formed by the breakdown of

hemoglobin when red blood cells are destroyed - should be 0.3 to 1.0

mg/dL




albumin


Ans: protein in blood; maintains the proper amount of water in the blood

- should be 3.5 to 5.0 mg/dL




ammonia


Ans: a toxic molecule (NH3) produced by nitrogen fixation or as a

metabolic waste product of protein and nucleic acid metabolism - should

be 10-80 - if elevated this indicates liver dysfunction and may cause

encephalopathy




colonoscopy

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Ans: *diagnostic procedure used to view the anus, rectum, and entire

colon* - moderate sedation




NI:


-clear liquid diet


-laxative (polyethylene glycol)


-NPO after midnight b/f procedure


-no f/u needed




EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)