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MCA I - Exam 3 - Practice Questions with 100% Verified Answers
UPDATED!!!
A 46-year-old female with gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) is experiencing increasing discomfort. Which patient
statement indicates that additional teaching about GERD is
needed?
A. "I eat small meals during the day and have a bedtime snack."
B. "I quit smoking several years ago, but I still chew a lot of
gum."
C. "I sleep with the head of the bed elevated on 4-inch blocks."
D. "I sometimes take antacids between meals." - ANSWER A
The nurse is aware that which factors contribute to the
development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Obesity
B. Viral infections
C. Barrett's Esophagus
D. Eating large meals - ANSWER A, D
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The nurse has taught a patient about lifestyle modifications for
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What statements by
the client indicate good understanding of the teaching? (Select
all that apply.)
A. "I sure hate to give up coffee, but I can manage without it."
B. I just joined a gym, so I hope that helps me lose weight."
C. "Sitting upright and not lying down after meals will help."
D. "I will eat small meals." - ANSWER A, B, C, D
The nurse will anticipate teaching and educating a patient
experiencing frequent heartburn about? (select all that apply)
A. proton pump inhibitors.
B. a barium enema.
C. possible endoscopy procedures
D. radionuclide tests - ANSWER A, C
When obtaining a history from a patient with a suspected
gastric ulcer, what would the nurse expect?
A. Intussusception of the small intestine
B. Pain relieved 2-4 hours after ingestion of food
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C. Pain that worsens 1-2 hours after ingesting food
D. A rigid, board-like abdomen - ANSWER C
A 50-year-old man vomiting blood-streaked fluid is admitted to
the hospital with acute gastritis. To determine possible risk
factors for gastritis, the nurse will ask the patient about
A. The amount of saturated fat in the diet.
B. Use of nonsteroidal antinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
C. Any family history of gastric or colon cancer.
D. A history of a large recent weight gain or loss. - ANSWER B
A 44-year-old man admitted with a peptic ulcer has a
nasogastric (NG) tube in place. When the patient develops
sudden, severe upper abdominal pain, diaphoresis, and a firm
abdomen, which action should the nurse take?
A. Irrigate the NG tube.
B. Give the ordered antacid.
C. Check the vital signs.
D. Elevate the foot of the bed. - ANSWER C
MCA I - Exam 3 - Practice Questions with 100% Verified Answers
UPDATED!!!
A 46-year-old female with gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) is experiencing increasing discomfort. Which patient
statement indicates that additional teaching about GERD is
needed?
A. "I eat small meals during the day and have a bedtime snack."
B. "I quit smoking several years ago, but I still chew a lot of
gum."
C. "I sleep with the head of the bed elevated on 4-inch blocks."
D. "I sometimes take antacids between meals." - ANSWER A
The nurse is aware that which factors contribute to the
development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Obesity
B. Viral infections
C. Barrett's Esophagus
D. Eating large meals - ANSWER A, D
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The nurse has taught a patient about lifestyle modifications for
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What statements by
the client indicate good understanding of the teaching? (Select
all that apply.)
A. "I sure hate to give up coffee, but I can manage without it."
B. I just joined a gym, so I hope that helps me lose weight."
C. "Sitting upright and not lying down after meals will help."
D. "I will eat small meals." - ANSWER A, B, C, D
The nurse will anticipate teaching and educating a patient
experiencing frequent heartburn about? (select all that apply)
A. proton pump inhibitors.
B. a barium enema.
C. possible endoscopy procedures
D. radionuclide tests - ANSWER A, C
When obtaining a history from a patient with a suspected
gastric ulcer, what would the nurse expect?
A. Intussusception of the small intestine
B. Pain relieved 2-4 hours after ingestion of food
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C. Pain that worsens 1-2 hours after ingesting food
D. A rigid, board-like abdomen - ANSWER C
A 50-year-old man vomiting blood-streaked fluid is admitted to
the hospital with acute gastritis. To determine possible risk
factors for gastritis, the nurse will ask the patient about
A. The amount of saturated fat in the diet.
B. Use of nonsteroidal antinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
C. Any family history of gastric or colon cancer.
D. A history of a large recent weight gain or loss. - ANSWER B
A 44-year-old man admitted with a peptic ulcer has a
nasogastric (NG) tube in place. When the patient develops
sudden, severe upper abdominal pain, diaphoresis, and a firm
abdomen, which action should the nurse take?
A. Irrigate the NG tube.
B. Give the ordered antacid.
C. Check the vital signs.
D. Elevate the foot of the bed. - ANSWER C
