Exam 4 NUR 113 (GI, Intestinal
Disorders) 2026 Exam
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The nurse recognizes which risk factors for the development of
stomatitis?
(Select all that apply.)
A. High-fiber diet
B. Radiation therapy
C. Past history of skin cancer
D. Poor dental hygiene
,E. Smoking - ANSWER ✔✔B, D, E
The nurse correlates which clinical manifestation to type 1 hiatal hernia?
A. Heartburn
B. GERD
C. Chest pain
D. Anorexia - ANSWER ✔✔D
In preparing a patient for esophageal manometry, which content does
the nurse include in preprocedure teaching?
A. This test measures the acid content in your stomach.
B. This test measures the pressure and action of the esophagus.
C. This test allows a sample of the esophagus to be obtained.
D. This test is used only in patients with diagnosed hiatal hernia. -
ANSWER ✔✔B
Which statement by the patient undergoing external beam radiation
indicates the need for further teaching?
A. "My grandchildren will not be able to visit because I will be
radioactive."
B. "This therapy will hopefully decrease the size of the tumor."
,C. "I will have daily radiation treatments for several weeks."
D. "At least this procedure is not painful." - ANSWER ✔✔A
Rationale: External beam radiation does not make the patient
radioactive, so there are no visiting restrictions based upon this therapy.
The goal of this type of treatment is to decrease the size and spread of
the tumor, and may be provided before or after surgical resection.
Treatment is typically several weeks, and there is no pain associated
with the actual radiation.
The nurse implements which interventions to decrease the risk of
dumping syndrome in the patient after esophageal resection for cancer?
A. Limit diet to clear liquids only.
B. Increase protein in diet.
C. Increase simple sugars in the diet.
D. Provide 8 to 10 small meals. - ANSWER ✔✔B
Rationale: After esophageal surgery, the patient is at risk for dumping
syndrome, which leads to diarrhea after meals. Smaller meals, along
with a decrease in complex sugars, and high in protein and fat delay
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, gastric emptying and prevent dumping syndrome. Clear liquids are not
indicated, and too much fluid may exacerbate dumping syndrome. The
patient is typically provided with 6 meals per day; 8 to 10 would be too
frequent.
The nurse provides education to a patient who has a hiatal hernia and
experiences GERD after eating. Which activity should the nurse instruct
this patient to avoid?
A. Lying flat after meals
B. Eating small, frequent meals that are not spicy
C. Sleeping with the HOB elevated 30 degrees
D. Taking ranitidine on an empty stomach - ANSWER ✔✔A
The nurse has requested a dietary consult for a patient with GERD.
What statements provide useful dietary information for this patient to
manage the GERD symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
A. Maintain an ideal body weight.
B. Avoid spicy foods.
C. Avoid fatty foods.
D. A glass of wine after dinner will help you relax.
Disorders) 2026 Exam
Questions and Answers |
Already Graded A+
The nurse recognizes which risk factors for the development of
stomatitis?
(Select all that apply.)
A. High-fiber diet
B. Radiation therapy
C. Past history of skin cancer
D. Poor dental hygiene
,E. Smoking - ANSWER ✔✔B, D, E
The nurse correlates which clinical manifestation to type 1 hiatal hernia?
A. Heartburn
B. GERD
C. Chest pain
D. Anorexia - ANSWER ✔✔D
In preparing a patient for esophageal manometry, which content does
the nurse include in preprocedure teaching?
A. This test measures the acid content in your stomach.
B. This test measures the pressure and action of the esophagus.
C. This test allows a sample of the esophagus to be obtained.
D. This test is used only in patients with diagnosed hiatal hernia. -
ANSWER ✔✔B
Which statement by the patient undergoing external beam radiation
indicates the need for further teaching?
A. "My grandchildren will not be able to visit because I will be
radioactive."
B. "This therapy will hopefully decrease the size of the tumor."
,C. "I will have daily radiation treatments for several weeks."
D. "At least this procedure is not painful." - ANSWER ✔✔A
Rationale: External beam radiation does not make the patient
radioactive, so there are no visiting restrictions based upon this therapy.
The goal of this type of treatment is to decrease the size and spread of
the tumor, and may be provided before or after surgical resection.
Treatment is typically several weeks, and there is no pain associated
with the actual radiation.
The nurse implements which interventions to decrease the risk of
dumping syndrome in the patient after esophageal resection for cancer?
A. Limit diet to clear liquids only.
B. Increase protein in diet.
C. Increase simple sugars in the diet.
D. Provide 8 to 10 small meals. - ANSWER ✔✔B
Rationale: After esophageal surgery, the patient is at risk for dumping
syndrome, which leads to diarrhea after meals. Smaller meals, along
with a decrease in complex sugars, and high in protein and fat delay
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STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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, gastric emptying and prevent dumping syndrome. Clear liquids are not
indicated, and too much fluid may exacerbate dumping syndrome. The
patient is typically provided with 6 meals per day; 8 to 10 would be too
frequent.
The nurse provides education to a patient who has a hiatal hernia and
experiences GERD after eating. Which activity should the nurse instruct
this patient to avoid?
A. Lying flat after meals
B. Eating small, frequent meals that are not spicy
C. Sleeping with the HOB elevated 30 degrees
D. Taking ranitidine on an empty stomach - ANSWER ✔✔A
The nurse has requested a dietary consult for a patient with GERD.
What statements provide useful dietary information for this patient to
manage the GERD symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
A. Maintain an ideal body weight.
B. Avoid spicy foods.
C. Avoid fatty foods.
D. A glass of wine after dinner will help you relax.
