Med Surg Exam 1 (A+ GRADED)

The student nurse studying the gastrointestinal system understands that chyme refers to what A Hormones that reduce gastric acidity B Liquefied food ready for digestion C Nutrients after being absorbed D Secretions that help digest food correct answers B A client scheduled for a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) denies allergies to medication. What action by the nurse is best A Ask the client about shellfish allergies. B Document this information on the chart. C Ensure that the client has a ride home. D Instruct the client on bowel preparation correct answers A A client is having an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and has been given midazolam hydrochloride (Versed). The client's respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min. What action by the nurse is best A Administer naloxone (Narcan). B Call the Rapid Response Team. C Provide physical stimulation. D Ventilate with a bag-valve-mask correct answers C A client is scheduled for a colonoscopy and the nurse has provided instructions on the bowel cleansing regimen. What statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching A "It's a good thing I love orange and cherry gelatin." B "My spouse will be here to drive me home." C "I should refrigerate the GoLYTELY before use." D "I will buy a case of Gatorade before the prep. correct answers A An older client has had an instance of drug toxicity and asks why this happens, since the client has been on this medication for years at the same dose. What response by the nurse is best A "Changes in your liver cause drugs to be metabolized differently." B "Perhaps you don't need as high a dose of the drug as before." C "Stomach muscles atrophy with age and you digest more slowly." D "Your body probably can't tolerate as much medication anymore." correct answers A To promote comfort after a colonoscopy, in what position does the nurse place the client A Left lateral B Prone