NURS 317 Unit 2 | Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update 2026/27 | Graded A+
The patient had surgery 2 days ago and bowel motility has not returned. What
drug might the nurse administer to stimulate the GI tract?
A. Dexpanthenol
B. Docusate
C. Psyllium (Metamucil)
D. Senna - ANSWERS A. Dexpanthenol (58)
A client has been diagnosed with an incompetent pyloric sphincter. This client is
experiencing a lot of abdominal pain and nausea. When this client vomits, the
nurse should expect what type of secretions in the basin?
A. Green, stringy emesis
B. Bright red, bloody emesis
C. Thick, brownish, foul-smelling emesis
D. Clear mucous-looking emesis - ANSWERS C. Thick, brownish, foul-smelling
emesis (28
A client who has had his gallbladder removed asks the nurse, "Why do I feel sick
every time I go through a drive in fast food restaurant and order burger and fries?"
The nurse bases the response knowing that:
A. The restaurant may have "bad" grease in their fryer
B. Without a gallbladder, the size of the pts stomach has been decreased
C. Bile from the gallbladder is needed to break down lipids
,D. When the gallbladder is removed, the pancreatic duct is also removed. -
ANSWERS C. Bile from the gallbladder is needed to break down lipids (28)
A client asks the nurse to explain the digestive tract layers because the client is
experiencing upper GI problems. When talking about the mucosa layer, the nruse
will emphasize that the roles/functions of this layer consist of: Select all that
apply.
A. Production of mucous to protect and lubricate the inner lining
B. Beginning of the digestive process by secreting enzymes to break food down
C. Contracting of smooth muscles to propel food forward
D. Supporting the abdominal viscera with its connective tissue. - ANSWERS A.
Production of mucous to protect and lubricate the inner lining
B. Beginning of the digestive process by secreting enzymes to break food down
(28)
A client has been told he has abdominal adhesions due to an old appendix
infection. Knowing the structures of the abdominal cavity, the nurse will explain
which of the following structures can form bands of fibrous scar tissue to wall off
the infection, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the body?
A. Mesentery
B. Omentum
C. Haustration
D. Peritoneum - ANSWERS B. Omentum (28)
Motility along the length of the GI tract, controlling the function of each segment
of the GI tract and integrating signals for absorption of nutrients primarily, is
innervated by which portion of the enteric nervous system?
,A) Submucosal plexus
B) Vasovagal
C) Sympathetic
D) Preganglionic - ANSWERS A) Submucosal plexus(28)
When trying to explain to a newly diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) client
how the nervous system affects GI disorders, the nurse mentions which of the
following in regard to IBS?
A. Increase in smooth muscle tone
B. Enhancement of sphincter function
C. Decrease in GI motility
D. Increase in enteric nervous system activity - ANSWERS D. Increase in enteric
nervous system activity (28)
The client chews an apple and starts the swallowing process. As the food bolus
enters the back of the mouth and swallowing is initiated, the nurse knows that the
client's motor impulses are being carried out by which of the following cranial
nerves? Select all that apply.
A. Trigeminal (V)
B. Vagus (X)
C. Hypoglossal (XII)
D. Abducent (VI) - ANSWERS A. Trigeminal (V)
B. Vagus (X)
C. Hypoglossal (XII) (28)
, In the stomach, chyme is churned by peristalsis into the antrum, which contracts,
reverses the flow, and allows more churning. Because the pylorus is contracted
during antral contraction, gastric content empties into the duodenum:
A. During bile secretion
B. Between contractions
C. During opening of the pyloric sphincter
D. Under gaseous pressure - ANSWERS B. Between contractions (28)
While assessing a client who is experiencing diarrhea caused by C. Diff, the nurse
should anticipate hearing:
A. Normal bowel sounds
B. Hypoactive bowel sounds
C. Absence of bowel sounds
D. Hyperactive bowel sounds - ANSWERS D. Hyperactive bowel sounds (28)
A client who is quadriplegic following a motor vehicle accident adheres to a bowel
protocol to promote regular bowel movements and prevent constipation. Which
of the following actions performed by the client's caregiver is likely to promote
defecation?
A. Digital stimulation of the client's rectum
B. Massage of the client's abdomen
C. Sitting to client in an upright position
D. Administration of large amounts of free water - ANSWERS A. Digital
stimulation of the client's rectum (28)
Answers | New Update 2026/27 | Graded A+
The patient had surgery 2 days ago and bowel motility has not returned. What
drug might the nurse administer to stimulate the GI tract?
A. Dexpanthenol
B. Docusate
C. Psyllium (Metamucil)
D. Senna - ANSWERS A. Dexpanthenol (58)
A client has been diagnosed with an incompetent pyloric sphincter. This client is
experiencing a lot of abdominal pain and nausea. When this client vomits, the
nurse should expect what type of secretions in the basin?
A. Green, stringy emesis
B. Bright red, bloody emesis
C. Thick, brownish, foul-smelling emesis
D. Clear mucous-looking emesis - ANSWERS C. Thick, brownish, foul-smelling
emesis (28
A client who has had his gallbladder removed asks the nurse, "Why do I feel sick
every time I go through a drive in fast food restaurant and order burger and fries?"
The nurse bases the response knowing that:
A. The restaurant may have "bad" grease in their fryer
B. Without a gallbladder, the size of the pts stomach has been decreased
C. Bile from the gallbladder is needed to break down lipids
,D. When the gallbladder is removed, the pancreatic duct is also removed. -
ANSWERS C. Bile from the gallbladder is needed to break down lipids (28)
A client asks the nurse to explain the digestive tract layers because the client is
experiencing upper GI problems. When talking about the mucosa layer, the nruse
will emphasize that the roles/functions of this layer consist of: Select all that
apply.
A. Production of mucous to protect and lubricate the inner lining
B. Beginning of the digestive process by secreting enzymes to break food down
C. Contracting of smooth muscles to propel food forward
D. Supporting the abdominal viscera with its connective tissue. - ANSWERS A.
Production of mucous to protect and lubricate the inner lining
B. Beginning of the digestive process by secreting enzymes to break food down
(28)
A client has been told he has abdominal adhesions due to an old appendix
infection. Knowing the structures of the abdominal cavity, the nurse will explain
which of the following structures can form bands of fibrous scar tissue to wall off
the infection, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the body?
A. Mesentery
B. Omentum
C. Haustration
D. Peritoneum - ANSWERS B. Omentum (28)
Motility along the length of the GI tract, controlling the function of each segment
of the GI tract and integrating signals for absorption of nutrients primarily, is
innervated by which portion of the enteric nervous system?
,A) Submucosal plexus
B) Vasovagal
C) Sympathetic
D) Preganglionic - ANSWERS A) Submucosal plexus(28)
When trying to explain to a newly diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) client
how the nervous system affects GI disorders, the nurse mentions which of the
following in regard to IBS?
A. Increase in smooth muscle tone
B. Enhancement of sphincter function
C. Decrease in GI motility
D. Increase in enteric nervous system activity - ANSWERS D. Increase in enteric
nervous system activity (28)
The client chews an apple and starts the swallowing process. As the food bolus
enters the back of the mouth and swallowing is initiated, the nurse knows that the
client's motor impulses are being carried out by which of the following cranial
nerves? Select all that apply.
A. Trigeminal (V)
B. Vagus (X)
C. Hypoglossal (XII)
D. Abducent (VI) - ANSWERS A. Trigeminal (V)
B. Vagus (X)
C. Hypoglossal (XII) (28)
, In the stomach, chyme is churned by peristalsis into the antrum, which contracts,
reverses the flow, and allows more churning. Because the pylorus is contracted
during antral contraction, gastric content empties into the duodenum:
A. During bile secretion
B. Between contractions
C. During opening of the pyloric sphincter
D. Under gaseous pressure - ANSWERS B. Between contractions (28)
While assessing a client who is experiencing diarrhea caused by C. Diff, the nurse
should anticipate hearing:
A. Normal bowel sounds
B. Hypoactive bowel sounds
C. Absence of bowel sounds
D. Hyperactive bowel sounds - ANSWERS D. Hyperactive bowel sounds (28)
A client who is quadriplegic following a motor vehicle accident adheres to a bowel
protocol to promote regular bowel movements and prevent constipation. Which
of the following actions performed by the client's caregiver is likely to promote
defecation?
A. Digital stimulation of the client's rectum
B. Massage of the client's abdomen
C. Sitting to client in an upright position
D. Administration of large amounts of free water - ANSWERS A. Digital
stimulation of the client's rectum (28)
