1. What is the cause of a 'non-mechanical' bowel obstruction?
A. A tumor or twisting of the bowel.
B. Constipation.
C. General anesthesia, narcotics, and handling of the bowel during surgery.
D. Adhesions: C
2. What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulosis to eat?
A. High fiber foods.
B. Low fiber foods.
C. Low carb foods.
D. High carb foods: A
3. What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulitis to eat?
A. High fiber foods.
B. Low fiber foods.
C .Low carb foods.
D. High carb foods: B
4. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient
who has had an EGD?
A. Give food and water as soon as the test is completed.
B. Enemas until clear.
C. Monitor for hemorrhage r/t organ perforation.
D. Administer a sedative.: C
5. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a pt. who
has GERD?
A. Advise pt. to remain upright after meals.
B. Withhold fluids during meal time.
C. Administer the appropriate immunoglobulin.
D. Give the prescribed steroids with half a glass of milk.: A
6. Which of the following is a priority for a pt. who is hemorrhaging from a
perforated duodenal ulcer?
A. Administer the sedative prior to the PY test.
B. Monitor for shock.
C. Position the pt. on his back with a pillow under his right ribs and his right
hand under his head.
D. Guiac his stool.: B
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7. Which of the following should the nurse advise a pt who has ulcerative
colitis to call the doctor for?
A. Occasional abdominal cramping
B. Nine mucousy bloody stools per day.
C. Signs of colon perforation and peritonitis.
D. Diarrhea: C
8. Which of the following promotes rest and healing of the bowel in a pt. who
has ulcerative colitis?
A.High fiber diet
B. Maintaining NPO status as ordered
C. Low carb diet
D. Avoiding licorice and caffeine: B
9. Which of the following nursing diagnosis might be appropriate for a pt
with ulcerative colitis?
A. Pain R/T the passage of stones.
B. Risk for injury from falling R/T dizziness and low BP immediately after
meals.
C. Fatigue R/T blood loss caused by frequent bloody stools.
D. Risk of injury R/T auto digestion of the pancreas.: C
10. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of
dumping syndrome following gastric surgery. Which of the following should
be included in the teaching?
A. Eat three moderate-sized meals a day.
B. Drink at least one glass of water with each meal.
C. Eat a bedtime snack that contains a milk product.
D. Increase protein in the diet: D
11. A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client who has an infection
due to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Which of the following statements by
the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will continue my prescription for corticosteroids."
B. "I will schedule a CT scan to monitor improvement."
C. "I will take a combination of medications for treatment."
D. "I will have my throat swabbed to recheck for this bacteria.: C
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12. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new
prescription for aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel). The nurse should advise the
client to A. take the medication with food.
B. monitor for diarrhea.
C. wait 1 to 2 hr before taking other oral medications.
D. maintain a low-fiber diet.: C
13. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a small bowel instruction
and a nasogastric (NG) tube in place. Which of the following nursing
interventions
should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Subtract the NG drainage from the client's output.
B. Irrigate the NG tube every 8 hr.
C. Assess bowel sounds.
D. Provide oral hygiene every 2 hr.
E. Clamp the NG tube during ambulation.: C, D, E
14. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative
following open cholecystectomy with T-tube placement. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all
that apply.) A. Take baths rather than showers.
B. Clamp T-tube for 1 to 2 hr before and after meals.
C. Keep the drainage system above the level of the gallbladder.
D. Expect to have constipation.
E. Empty drainage bag every 8 hr.: B, E
15. A nurse is reviewing nutrition teaching for a client who has cholecystitis.
Which of the following food choices can trigger cholecystitis?
A. Brownie with nuts
B. Bowl of mixed fruit
C. Grilled turkey
D. Baked potato: A
16. A nurse is completing preoperative teaching for a client who will undergo
a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following should be included
in the teaching?
A. "The scope will be passed through your rectum."
B. "You may have shoulder pain after surgery."
C. "The T-tube will remain in place for 1 to 2 weeks."
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