NUR 3112 TEST 2 JEOPARDY QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
The nurse provides GERD patient education prior to discharge. What statement
indicates patient comprehension?
A."I can lie down after I eat a meal. It won't make any difference."
B."I should avoid orange juice until my esophagus heals."
C."The stomach contents won't bother my esophagus."
D."I should eat only three large meals per day." - Answers - Correct Answer: B
"I should avoid orange juice until my esophagus heals."
Why is it advised for a patient to drink fluids after a barium swallow?
A.The patient will want fluids since he/she was NPO
B.Barium can cause a possible blockage if not flushed out
C.The barium leaks outside the intestines if not flushed out
D.The patient requires cold fluids after the procedure - Answers - Correct Answer: B
Barium can cause a possible blockage if not flushed out
Which is an expected outcome for a patient with Peptic Ulcer Disease?
A.The patient's pain is controlled with NSAID use
B.The patient maintains diet modifications
C.The patient takes antacids with every meal
D.The patient has no signs and symptoms of hematochezia (fresh blood in stools) -
Answers - Correct Answer: B
The patient maintains lifestyle modifications
Which patient should be assessed first?
A.Duodenal ulcer patient with dark tarry stools 2 hours ago
B.Esophageal ulcer patient throwing up bright red blood
C.Hepatic encephalopathy patient who is confused and had a dose of lactulose
D.Ascites patient who needs education on sodium restriction - Answers - Correct
Answer: B
Esophageal ulcer patient throwing up bright red blood
The patient vomits a large amount of bright red blood. What should the nurse do first?
A.Obtain vital signs
B.Clean up the patient
C.Auscultate lung sounds
D.Call the physician - Answers - Correct Answer: A
Obtain vital signs
A diverticulitis patient complains of severe abdominal pain & a temp of 101.6. What
nursing action should be completed first?
A.Notify the physician
, B.Document the findings in the chart
C.Assess the patient's abdomen
D.Administer ordered antipyretic - Answers - Correct Answer: C
Assess the patient's abdomen
The client is diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of IBD. Which intervention is priority
for the nurse?
A.Weigh the client daily and document in the client's chart
B.Teach coping strategies such as dietary modifications
C.Record the frequency, amount, and color of stools
D.Monitor the client's oral fluid intake every shift - Answers - Correct Answer: C
Record the frequency, amount, and color of stools
A patient is 2 days post-op from an ileostomy placement. Which finding requires
immediate nursing action?
A.The stoma is pink and moist.
B.The patient's potassium level is 3.1 mEq/L.
C.The stoma is excreting liquid stool.
D.The patient has active bowel sounds. - Answers - Correct Answer: B
The patient's potassium level is 3.1 mEq/L.
A 50-year-old patient is admitted to the ED with severe abdominal pain and rebound
tenderness. Vital signs include temperature 102° F, pulse 127, respirations 31, and
blood pressure 80/54. Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?
A.Administer IV ketorolac (Toradol) 15 mg.
B.Draw blood for a complete blood count (CBC).
C.Obtain a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen.
D.Infuse 1 liter bolus of 0.9% Normal Saline. - Answers - Answer: D
Infuse 1 liter bolus of 0.9% Normal Saline
A 42-year-old female patient is transferred to a surgical unit after a colostomy. The
nurse observes the stoma to be deep pink with edema and a small amount of
sanguineous (red) drainage. The nurse should:
A. Place ice packs around the stoma.
B. Notify the surgeon about the stoma.
C. Monitor the stoma every 30 minutes.
D. Document stoma assessment findings. - Answers - Correct Answer: D
Document stoma assessment findings.
What type of precautions should the nurse implement to protect being exposed to
Hepatitis C?
A.Airborne
B.Standard
C.Contact
D.Droplet - Answers - Correct Answer: B
Standard
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
The nurse provides GERD patient education prior to discharge. What statement
indicates patient comprehension?
A."I can lie down after I eat a meal. It won't make any difference."
B."I should avoid orange juice until my esophagus heals."
C."The stomach contents won't bother my esophagus."
D."I should eat only three large meals per day." - Answers - Correct Answer: B
"I should avoid orange juice until my esophagus heals."
Why is it advised for a patient to drink fluids after a barium swallow?
A.The patient will want fluids since he/she was NPO
B.Barium can cause a possible blockage if not flushed out
C.The barium leaks outside the intestines if not flushed out
D.The patient requires cold fluids after the procedure - Answers - Correct Answer: B
Barium can cause a possible blockage if not flushed out
Which is an expected outcome for a patient with Peptic Ulcer Disease?
A.The patient's pain is controlled with NSAID use
B.The patient maintains diet modifications
C.The patient takes antacids with every meal
D.The patient has no signs and symptoms of hematochezia (fresh blood in stools) -
Answers - Correct Answer: B
The patient maintains lifestyle modifications
Which patient should be assessed first?
A.Duodenal ulcer patient with dark tarry stools 2 hours ago
B.Esophageal ulcer patient throwing up bright red blood
C.Hepatic encephalopathy patient who is confused and had a dose of lactulose
D.Ascites patient who needs education on sodium restriction - Answers - Correct
Answer: B
Esophageal ulcer patient throwing up bright red blood
The patient vomits a large amount of bright red blood. What should the nurse do first?
A.Obtain vital signs
B.Clean up the patient
C.Auscultate lung sounds
D.Call the physician - Answers - Correct Answer: A
Obtain vital signs
A diverticulitis patient complains of severe abdominal pain & a temp of 101.6. What
nursing action should be completed first?
A.Notify the physician
, B.Document the findings in the chart
C.Assess the patient's abdomen
D.Administer ordered antipyretic - Answers - Correct Answer: C
Assess the patient's abdomen
The client is diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of IBD. Which intervention is priority
for the nurse?
A.Weigh the client daily and document in the client's chart
B.Teach coping strategies such as dietary modifications
C.Record the frequency, amount, and color of stools
D.Monitor the client's oral fluid intake every shift - Answers - Correct Answer: C
Record the frequency, amount, and color of stools
A patient is 2 days post-op from an ileostomy placement. Which finding requires
immediate nursing action?
A.The stoma is pink and moist.
B.The patient's potassium level is 3.1 mEq/L.
C.The stoma is excreting liquid stool.
D.The patient has active bowel sounds. - Answers - Correct Answer: B
The patient's potassium level is 3.1 mEq/L.
A 50-year-old patient is admitted to the ED with severe abdominal pain and rebound
tenderness. Vital signs include temperature 102° F, pulse 127, respirations 31, and
blood pressure 80/54. Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?
A.Administer IV ketorolac (Toradol) 15 mg.
B.Draw blood for a complete blood count (CBC).
C.Obtain a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen.
D.Infuse 1 liter bolus of 0.9% Normal Saline. - Answers - Answer: D
Infuse 1 liter bolus of 0.9% Normal Saline
A 42-year-old female patient is transferred to a surgical unit after a colostomy. The
nurse observes the stoma to be deep pink with edema and a small amount of
sanguineous (red) drainage. The nurse should:
A. Place ice packs around the stoma.
B. Notify the surgeon about the stoma.
C. Monitor the stoma every 30 minutes.
D. Document stoma assessment findings. - Answers - Correct Answer: D
Document stoma assessment findings.
What type of precautions should the nurse implement to protect being exposed to
Hepatitis C?
A.Airborne
B.Standard
C.Contact
D.Droplet - Answers - Correct Answer: B
Standard
