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ECCO GI Questions with Answers (100% Correct
Answers)
What indications should the nurse be alert for in a patient with a
history of cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver damage Answer: - Confusion
(decreased LOC)
- Abnormal clotting factors; oozing, bleeding wounds
- Elevated serum transaminase (ALT and AST), alkaline phosphatase,
serum ammonia, and bilirubin
For a patient with a sustained IAP of 23 mm Hg, the nurse should
anticipate which treatment Answer: Abdominal decompression
A nutritionist reports that a trauma patient who has undergone several
surgeries to the small intestine needs major substrates, vitamins,
minerals, trace elements, and water. Which support should the nurse
anticipate for this patient. Answer: TPN
Which of the following best indicates proper placement for an NG tube
in a patient who is NPO and not receiving any medications at
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present>? Answer: x-ray reveals the tip of the tube is in the gastric
fundus
A patient with a history of liver failure is admitted. which of the
following potential complications should be of greatest concern to the
nurse? Answer: Cerebral edema
A patient's lipase is elevated to 9 times the normal level. what disease
is most likely indicated by this result Answer: acute pancreatitis
A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash is admitted with
abdominal pain, a distended abdomen, and LUQ pain. Which of the
following should the nurse anticipate doing first? Answer: Obtaining
type and crossmatch for two units PRBCs
Which of the following steps should the nurse take in preparing a
patient for a liver biopsy? Answer: - Ensure patient is NPO six hours
prior to biopsy.
- Check that coagulation studies have been completed.
- Inform provider of any medications affecting coagulation.
A patient reports epigastric pain. Examination reveals a bluish
discoloration on the flank abdominal tenderness and guarding, and
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ECCO GI Questions with Answers (100% Correct
Answers)
What indications should the nurse be alert for in a patient with a
history of cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver damage Answer: - Confusion
(decreased LOC)
- Abnormal clotting factors; oozing, bleeding wounds
- Elevated serum transaminase (ALT and AST), alkaline phosphatase,
serum ammonia, and bilirubin
For a patient with a sustained IAP of 23 mm Hg, the nurse should
anticipate which treatment Answer: Abdominal decompression
A nutritionist reports that a trauma patient who has undergone several
surgeries to the small intestine needs major substrates, vitamins,
minerals, trace elements, and water. Which support should the nurse
anticipate for this patient. Answer: TPN
Which of the following best indicates proper placement for an NG tube
in a patient who is NPO and not receiving any medications at
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present>? Answer: x-ray reveals the tip of the tube is in the gastric
fundus
A patient with a history of liver failure is admitted. which of the
following potential complications should be of greatest concern to the
nurse? Answer: Cerebral edema
A patient's lipase is elevated to 9 times the normal level. what disease
is most likely indicated by this result Answer: acute pancreatitis
A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash is admitted with
abdominal pain, a distended abdomen, and LUQ pain. Which of the
following should the nurse anticipate doing first? Answer: Obtaining
type and crossmatch for two units PRBCs
Which of the following steps should the nurse take in preparing a
patient for a liver biopsy? Answer: - Ensure patient is NPO six hours
prior to biopsy.
- Check that coagulation studies have been completed.
- Inform provider of any medications affecting coagulation.
A patient reports epigastric pain. Examination reveals a bluish
discoloration on the flank abdominal tenderness and guarding, and
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