ADULT HEALTH EXAM 3 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
A 16-y-o female presents to the ED complaining of right lower quadrant
pain. She is diagnosed with appendicitis. When assessing this patient,
what signs or symptoms should the nurse expect to find> - correct
answerRebound tenderness, McBurney's sign and low-grade fever
A 35-y-o patient presents to the emergency department with
symptoms of a small bowel obstruction. An ER nurse is obtaining
assessment data from this patient. What assessment finding is
characteristic of a SBO - correct answernausea and vomiting
A nurse is caring for a patient with GI intubation. What reason would
there be for the gastrointubation? - correct answerto remove gas and
fluid, to lavage, the diagnose GI motility disorders
A patient comes to the bariatric clinic to obtain information about
bariatric surgery. The nurse assesses the obese patient knowing that in
addition to meeting the criterion of morbid obesity, a candidate for the
bariatric surgery must also demonstrate what? - correct
answerKnowledge of the causes of obesity and it's associated risks
A patient diagnosed with achalasia is admitted to your unit. You know
that a common complaint of this disorder is what? - correct
answerSensation of food sticking in the lower portion of the esophagus
,A patient was admitted to with acute diverticulitis is being cared for by
a staff nurse and a student nurse. The student asks the staff what the
signs of bowel perforation are. What should the staff nurse answer the
student? - correct answeran elevated white cell count
A patient who experienced a gastric hemorrhage has had bleeding
controlled. The patient's condition is now stable. The nurse caring for
this patient should have as her priority frequent assessment of the
patient for what? - correct answerTachycardia, hypotension, and
tachypnea
A patient who had a hemiglossectomy earlier today is assessed
postoperatively, revealing a paten airway, stable vital signs, and no
bleeding or drainage from the operative site. The nurse notes the
patient is alert. What is the patients priority need at this time? - correct
answerAn effective means of communicating with the nurse
A patient with a new ileostomy is preparing to go home. What should
the patient be taught about changing their ileostomy? - correct
answerApply a skin barrier to the peristomal skin prior to applying the
pouch
A patient with cancer of the tongue has had a radical neck dissection.
What nursing assessment would be a priority for this client - correct
answerRespiratory status and airway clearance
Acromegaly - correct answerover secretion of GH enlargement of
viscera, increased height, and giantism
After surgery for esophageal cancer, the patient is instructed to remain
upright for at least 2 hours to allow the food to move through the GI
, tract. What drug is used to promote gastric motility in these patients? -
correct answerReglan
Areas of teaching to prevent parotitis - correct answerencourage fluids,
preventative oral care, dental care prior to treatment, gentle brushing
or flossing, prevent infection, avoid hot, spicy or hard foods
Barrett's esophagus - correct answercondition of esophageal mucosa
that is altered by GERD or reflux eventually causes changes in cells
lining of the lower esophagus
Between T3 and T4 which is the more accurate indicator of
hypothyroidism - correct answerT3
Clinical manifestations of a peptic ulcer - correct answerDULL
GNAWING PAIN, burning in mid-epigastrium, heartburn, vomiting
Diabetic Keto Acidosis - correct answerabsence of insulin or abnormal
metabolism of carbs, protein and fat. DKA produces a lot of ketones
because glucose isn't available. More common in type 1
Diagnostic findings in a patient with cholecystitis - correct answerRUQ
pain radiating to the scapula especially after a fatty meal, Murphy's
sign, elevated WBC, elevated Amylase and bilirubin
Dwarfism - correct answerunder secretion of GH
Goiter - correct answerenlarged thyroid gland
Hashimoto's thyroiditis - correct answerwhen immune system attacks
the thyroid gland that results in hypothyroidism
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
A 16-y-o female presents to the ED complaining of right lower quadrant
pain. She is diagnosed with appendicitis. When assessing this patient,
what signs or symptoms should the nurse expect to find> - correct
answerRebound tenderness, McBurney's sign and low-grade fever
A 35-y-o patient presents to the emergency department with
symptoms of a small bowel obstruction. An ER nurse is obtaining
assessment data from this patient. What assessment finding is
characteristic of a SBO - correct answernausea and vomiting
A nurse is caring for a patient with GI intubation. What reason would
there be for the gastrointubation? - correct answerto remove gas and
fluid, to lavage, the diagnose GI motility disorders
A patient comes to the bariatric clinic to obtain information about
bariatric surgery. The nurse assesses the obese patient knowing that in
addition to meeting the criterion of morbid obesity, a candidate for the
bariatric surgery must also demonstrate what? - correct
answerKnowledge of the causes of obesity and it's associated risks
A patient diagnosed with achalasia is admitted to your unit. You know
that a common complaint of this disorder is what? - correct
answerSensation of food sticking in the lower portion of the esophagus
,A patient was admitted to with acute diverticulitis is being cared for by
a staff nurse and a student nurse. The student asks the staff what the
signs of bowel perforation are. What should the staff nurse answer the
student? - correct answeran elevated white cell count
A patient who experienced a gastric hemorrhage has had bleeding
controlled. The patient's condition is now stable. The nurse caring for
this patient should have as her priority frequent assessment of the
patient for what? - correct answerTachycardia, hypotension, and
tachypnea
A patient who had a hemiglossectomy earlier today is assessed
postoperatively, revealing a paten airway, stable vital signs, and no
bleeding or drainage from the operative site. The nurse notes the
patient is alert. What is the patients priority need at this time? - correct
answerAn effective means of communicating with the nurse
A patient with a new ileostomy is preparing to go home. What should
the patient be taught about changing their ileostomy? - correct
answerApply a skin barrier to the peristomal skin prior to applying the
pouch
A patient with cancer of the tongue has had a radical neck dissection.
What nursing assessment would be a priority for this client - correct
answerRespiratory status and airway clearance
Acromegaly - correct answerover secretion of GH enlargement of
viscera, increased height, and giantism
After surgery for esophageal cancer, the patient is instructed to remain
upright for at least 2 hours to allow the food to move through the GI
, tract. What drug is used to promote gastric motility in these patients? -
correct answerReglan
Areas of teaching to prevent parotitis - correct answerencourage fluids,
preventative oral care, dental care prior to treatment, gentle brushing
or flossing, prevent infection, avoid hot, spicy or hard foods
Barrett's esophagus - correct answercondition of esophageal mucosa
that is altered by GERD or reflux eventually causes changes in cells
lining of the lower esophagus
Between T3 and T4 which is the more accurate indicator of
hypothyroidism - correct answerT3
Clinical manifestations of a peptic ulcer - correct answerDULL
GNAWING PAIN, burning in mid-epigastrium, heartburn, vomiting
Diabetic Keto Acidosis - correct answerabsence of insulin or abnormal
metabolism of carbs, protein and fat. DKA produces a lot of ketones
because glucose isn't available. More common in type 1
Diagnostic findings in a patient with cholecystitis - correct answerRUQ
pain radiating to the scapula especially after a fatty meal, Murphy's
sign, elevated WBC, elevated Amylase and bilirubin
Dwarfism - correct answerunder secretion of GH
Goiter - correct answerenlarged thyroid gland
Hashimoto's thyroiditis - correct answerwhen immune system attacks
the thyroid gland that results in hypothyroidism
