GI Disorders
- 1.
A patient has just returned to the room from having an endoscopic examination of the upper GI tract. Nursing interventions include which of the following?
- A.
Allowing fluids up to 2 hours before the exam
- B.
Keeping the patient NPO until gag reflex returns
- C.
Assess for any S&S of perforation
Correct Answer
B. Keeping the patient NPO until gag reflex returns -
- 2.
Milk of Magnesia is ordered for a patient who has had a lower GI series. In giving the medication, the nurse explains it is being given to:
- A.
Soothe the colon
- B.
To prevent diarrhea
- C.
To prevent impaction
Correct Answer
C. To prevent impaction -
- 3.
A male client in a health care provider's office tells the nurse that he has been experiencing "heartburn" at night that awakens him. Which assessment question should the nurse ask?
- A.
How much weight have you gained recently?
- B.
What have you done to alleviate the heartburn?
- C.
Have you been around anyone with a stomach virus?
Correct Answer
A. How much weight have you gained recently? -
- 4.
The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with GERD writes the nursing problem of "behavior modification." Which intervention should be included for this problem?
- A.
Teach the patient to sleep with a foam wedge under the head
- B.
Encourage client to decrease the amount of smoking
- C.
Discuss the need to attend alcoholic anonymous to quit drinking
Correct Answer
B. Encourage client to decrease the amount of smoking -
- 5.
Dental plaque and carries are common disorders of the mouth. As part of patient teaching, which of the following is primary importance?
- A.
Regular visits to the dentist
- B.
Brushing every time something is eaten
- C.
Using proper technique for brushing and flossing twice a day
Correct Answer
C. Using proper technique for brushing and flossing twice a day -
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