Digestive & Gastrointestinal System Disorders | NCLEX Quiz 71
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- 1.In a client with diarrhea. which outcome indicates that fluid resuscitation is successful?
- A.
The client passes formed stools at regular intervals
- B.
The client reports a decrease in stool frequency and liquidity
- C.
The client exhibits firm skin turgor
- D.
The client no longer experiences perianal burning.
- 2.When teaching a community group about measures to prevent colon cancer. which instruction should the nurse include?
- A.
“Limit fat intake to 20% to 25% of your total daily calories.”
- B.
“Include 15 to 20 grams of fiber into your daily diet.”
- C.
“Get an annual rectal examination after age 35.”
- D.
“Undergo sigmoidoscopy annually after age 50.”
- 3.A 30-year old client experiences weight loss. abdominal distention. crampy abdominal pain. and intermittent diarrhea after birth of her 2nd child. Diagnostic tests reveal gluten-induced enteropathy. Which foods must she eliminate from her diet permanently?
- A.
Milk and dairy products
- B.
Protein-containing foods
- C.
Cereal grains (except rice and corn)
- D.
Carbohydrates
- 4.After a right hemicolectomy for treatment of colon cancer. a 57-year old client is reluctant to turn while on bed rest. Which action by the nurse would be appropriate?
- A.
Asking a coworker to help turn the client
- B.
Explaining to the client why turning is important.
- C.
Allowing the client to turn when he’s ready to do so
- D.
Telling the client that the physician’s order states he must turn every 2 hours
- 5.A client has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube inserted for tube feedings. Before starting a continuous feeding. the nurse should place the client in which position?
- A.
Semi-Fowlers
- B.
Supine
- C.
Reverse Trendelenburg
- D.
High Fowler’s
- 6.An enema is prescribed for a client with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- A.
Prepare 750 ml of irrigating solution warmed to 100*F
- B.
Question the physician about the order
- C.
Provide privacy and explain the procedure to the client
- D.
Assist the client to left lateral Sim’s position
- 7.The client being seen in a physician’s office has just been scheduled for a barium swallow the next day. The nurse writes down which of the following instructions for the client to follow before the test?
- A.
Fast for 8 hours before the test
- B.
Eat a regular supper and breakfast
- C.
Continue to take all oral medications as scheduled.
- D.
Monitor own bowel movement pattern for constipation
- 8.The nurse is monitoring a client for the early signs of dumping syndrome. Which symptom indicates this occurrence?
- A.
Abdominal cramping and pain
- B.
Bradycardia and indigestion
- C.
Sweating and pallor
- D.
Double vision and chest pain
- 9.The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for the client who had an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan?
- A.
Restricting pain medication
- B.
Maintaining bedrest
- C.
Avoiding coughing
- D.
Irrigating the drain
- 10.The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which finding. if noted on assessment of the client. would the nurse report to the physician?
- A.
Bloody diarrhea
- B.
Hypotension
- C.
A hemoglobin of 12 mg/dL
- D.
Rebound tenderness
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