NSG 6420 quiz 2.docx

1 Which of the following is the most common cause of heartburn-type epigastric pain? Question 1 options: a) Decreased lower esophageal sphincter tone b) Helicobacter pylori infection of stomach c) Esophageal spasm d) Peptic ulcer disease Save Question 2 (1 point) 2 An older patient reports burning pain after ingestion of many foods and large meals. What assessment would assist the nurse practitioner in making a diagnosis of GERD? Question 2 options: a) Identification of a fluid wave b) Positive Murphy’s sign c) Palpable spleen d) Midepigastric pain that is not reproducible with palpation Save Question 3 (1 point) 3 Your patient complains of lower abdominal pain, anorexia, extreme fatigue, unintentional weight loss of 10 pounds in last 3 weeks, and you find a positive hemoccult on digital rectal examination. Laboratory tests show iron deficiency anemia. The clinician needs to consider: Question 3 options: a) Diverticulitis b) Colon cancer c) Appendicitis d) Peptic ulcer disease Save