GI AND NEURO MEDSURG EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, Which patient response requires a focused GI assessment?
A. "I take ibuprofen 600 mg three times a day for arthritis pain."
B. "I experience occasional constipation."
C. "I have had dentures for 3 years."
D. "Spicy foods upset my stomach." - ANSWER A
After abdominal surgery, what is the most reliable assessment finding that suggests
return of peristaltic movement?
A. Presence of normal bowel sounds
B. Patient report of passing flatus
C. Patient report of hunger
D. Absence of nausea - ANSWER B
When administering a new medication to an older patient, the nurse understands that:
A. The dose may need to be increased to greater-than-normal levels.
B. Close monitoring is needed because toxic levels may develop.
C. The dose may need to be decreased to lower-than-normal levels.
D. Nausea and vomiting may develop rapidly and are - ANSWER B
The patient with a long history of osteoarthritis is at risk for developing
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) if he or she:
A. Weighs 220 pounds
B. Frequently takes NSAIDs for pain
C. Consumes foods with calcium supplementation
D. Has limited physical mobility - ANSWER B
A priority nursing intervention in the care of a patient with a hiatal hernia is:
A. Providing nutrition education
B. Promoting regular exercise
C. Providing medication education
D. Instructing the patient on signs and symptoms of intestinal strangulation - ANSWER
A
Which assessment variable requires immediate intervention post esophagectomy?
A. Blood pressure of 170/88
B. Respiratory rate of 28
C. Temperature of 38.1° C
D. Pain assessment of 6 on a scale of 0-10 - ANSWER B
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, Which patient response requires a focused GI assessment?
A. "I take ibuprofen 600 mg three times a day for arthritis pain."
B. "I experience occasional constipation."
C. "I have had dentures for 3 years."
D. "Spicy foods upset my stomach." - ANSWER A
After abdominal surgery, what is the most reliable assessment finding that suggests
return of peristaltic movement?
A. Presence of normal bowel sounds
B. Patient report of passing flatus
C. Patient report of hunger
D. Absence of nausea - ANSWER B
When administering a new medication to an older patient, the nurse understands that:
A. The dose may need to be increased to greater-than-normal levels.
B. Close monitoring is needed because toxic levels may develop.
C. The dose may need to be decreased to lower-than-normal levels.
D. Nausea and vomiting may develop rapidly and are - ANSWER B
The patient with a long history of osteoarthritis is at risk for developing
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) if he or she:
A. Weighs 220 pounds
B. Frequently takes NSAIDs for pain
C. Consumes foods with calcium supplementation
D. Has limited physical mobility - ANSWER B
A priority nursing intervention in the care of a patient with a hiatal hernia is:
A. Providing nutrition education
B. Promoting regular exercise
C. Providing medication education
D. Instructing the patient on signs and symptoms of intestinal strangulation - ANSWER
A
Which assessment variable requires immediate intervention post esophagectomy?
A. Blood pressure of 170/88
B. Respiratory rate of 28
C. Temperature of 38.1° C
D. Pain assessment of 6 on a scale of 0-10 - ANSWER B
