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1. What is the cause of a 'non-mechanical' bowel obstruc- C
tion?
A. A tumor or twisting of the bowel.
B. Constipation.
C. General anesthesia, narcotics, and handling of the
bowel during surgery.
D. Adhesions
2. What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticu- A
losis to eat?
A. High fiber foods.
B. Low fiber foods.
C. Low carb foods.
D. High carb foods
3. What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticuli- B
tis to eat?
A. High fiber foods.
B. Low fiber foods.
C .Low carb foods.
D. High carb foods
4. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing inter- C
vention for a patient who has had an EGD?
A. Give food and water as soon as the test is complet-
ed.
B. Enemas until clear.
C. Monitor for hemorrhage r/t organ perforation.
D. Administer a sedative.
5. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing inter- A
vention for a pt. who has GERD?
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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.
6. Which of the following is a priority for a pt. who is B
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.
7. Which of the following should the nurse advise a pt C
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
8. Which of the following promotes rest and healing of B
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
9. Which of the following nursing diagnosis might be C
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
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stools.
D. Risk of injury R/T auto digestion of the pancreas.
10. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a D
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
11. A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client C
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 treat-
ment."
D. "I will have my throat swabbed to recheck for this
bacteria.
12. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client C
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.
13. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a small C, D, E
bowel instruction and a nasogastric (NG) tube in place.
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1. What is the cause of a 'non-mechanical' bowel obstruc- C
tion?
A. A tumor or twisting of the bowel.
B. Constipation.
C. General anesthesia, narcotics, and handling of the
bowel during surgery.
D. Adhesions
2. What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticu- A
losis to eat?
A. High fiber foods.
B. Low fiber foods.
C. Low carb foods.
D. High carb foods
3. What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticuli- B
tis to eat?
A. High fiber foods.
B. Low fiber foods.
C .Low carb foods.
D. High carb foods
4. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing inter- C
vention for a patient who has had an EGD?
A. Give food and water as soon as the test is complet-
ed.
B. Enemas until clear.
C. Monitor for hemorrhage r/t organ perforation.
D. Administer a sedative.
5. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing inter- A
vention for a pt. who has GERD?
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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.
6. Which of the following is a priority for a pt. who is B
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.
7. Which of the following should the nurse advise a pt C
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
8. Which of the following promotes rest and healing of B
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
9. Which of the following nursing diagnosis might be C
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
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stools.
D. Risk of injury R/T auto digestion of the pancreas.
10. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a D
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
11. A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client C
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 treat-
ment."
D. "I will have my throat swabbed to recheck for this
bacteria.
12. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client C
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.
13. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a small C, D, E
bowel instruction and a nasogastric (NG) tube in place.
