NCLEX Questions: Digestive And Gastrointestinal System Disorders
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- 1.The correct sequence for abdominal assessment is:
- A.
Inspection. percussion. palpation. auscultation.
- B.
Inspection. auscultation. palpation. percussion.
- C.
Inspection. palpation. auscultation. percussion.
- D.
Inspection. percussion. auscultation. palpation.
- 2.Peritonitis can occur as a complication of:
- A.
Septicemia
- B.
Multiple organ failure
- C.
Hypovolemic shock
- D.
Peptic ulcer disease
- 3.
- A.
Ineffective Individual Coping
- B.
Knowledge Deficit
- C.
Impaired Adjustment
- D.
Anxiety
- 4.Patients with esophageal varices would reveal the following assessment:
- A.
Increased blood pressure.
- B.
Increased heart rate.
- C.
Decreased respiratory rate.
- D.
Increased urinary output.
- 5.The nurse would anticipate using which medication if sclerotherapy has not been used?
- A.
Neomycin
- B.
Propranolol
- C.
Vasopressin
- D.
Cimetidine
- 6.The nurse must be alert for complications with Sengstaken-Blakemore intubation including:
- A.
Pulmonary obstruction.
- B.
Pericardiectomy syndrome
- C.
Pulmonary embolization
- D.
Cor pulmonale
- 7.Peptic ulcer disease may be caused by which of the following?
- A.
Helicobacter pylori
- B.
Clostridium difficile
- C.
Candida albicans
- D.
Staphylococcus aureus
- 8.Pain control with peptic ulcer disease includes all of the following except:
- A.
Promoting physical and emotional rest.
- B.
Identifying stressful situations.
- C.
Eating meals when desired.
- D.
Administering medications that decrease gastric acidity.
- 9.Nitrosocarcinogen production can be inhibited with intake of:
- A.
Vitamin C.
- B.
Vitamin E.
- C.
Carbohydrates.
- D.
Fiber.
- 10.The nurse can expect a 60-year old patient with ischemic bowel to report a history of:
- A.
Diabetes mellitus
- B.
Asthma
- C.
Addison’s Disease
- D.
Cancer of the bowel
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