NURS 321 Exam 3 Practice Questions
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1. Duodenal and gastric ulcers have similar as well as differentiating features. What
characteristics are unique to duodenal ulcers? Select all that apply. ✅a. Pain is
relieved with eating food. *
a. Increased gastric acid secretion occurs*
a. Associated with helicobacter pylori infection*
What does the nurse include when teaching a patient with newly diagnosed peptic ulcer
disease? ✅Eat as normally as possible, eliminating foods that cause pain or
discomfort
Which statements are characteristic of the uses of antacids for peptic ulcer disease?
Select all that apply. ✅Patient frequently non-compliant with use
Neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach
High dose and frequency may stimulate the release of gastrin
The nurse determines that teaching for the patient with peptic ulcer disease has been
effective when the patient makes which statement? ✅"I have learned some relaxation
strategies that decrease my stress."
A patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease is hospitalized with symptoms of a
perforation. During the initial assessment, what should the nurse expect the patient to
report? ✅Sudden, severe generalized abdominal and back pain
When caring for a patient with an acute exacerbation of a peptic ulcer, the nurse finds
the patient doubled up in bed with shallow, grunting respirations. Which action should
the nurse take first? ✅Assess the patient's abdomen and vital signs
What type of bleeding will a patient with peptic ulcer disease with a slow upper GI
source of bleeding have? ✅Melena
A patient is admitted to the E.D. with acute abdominal pain. Number the nursing actions
in the BEST order of implementation priority. ✅1_____ Measurement of vital signs
2_____ Physical assessment of the abdomen for distension, bowel sounds, and
pigmentation changes
3_____Assessment of the onset, location, intensity, duration, frequency and character
of the pain
4_____ Anticipate orders for diagnostic studies based on clinical manifestations
5_____ Administration of prescribed analgesics
and Correct Answers 100% Verified
1. Duodenal and gastric ulcers have similar as well as differentiating features. What
characteristics are unique to duodenal ulcers? Select all that apply. ✅a. Pain is
relieved with eating food. *
a. Increased gastric acid secretion occurs*
a. Associated with helicobacter pylori infection*
What does the nurse include when teaching a patient with newly diagnosed peptic ulcer
disease? ✅Eat as normally as possible, eliminating foods that cause pain or
discomfort
Which statements are characteristic of the uses of antacids for peptic ulcer disease?
Select all that apply. ✅Patient frequently non-compliant with use
Neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach
High dose and frequency may stimulate the release of gastrin
The nurse determines that teaching for the patient with peptic ulcer disease has been
effective when the patient makes which statement? ✅"I have learned some relaxation
strategies that decrease my stress."
A patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease is hospitalized with symptoms of a
perforation. During the initial assessment, what should the nurse expect the patient to
report? ✅Sudden, severe generalized abdominal and back pain
When caring for a patient with an acute exacerbation of a peptic ulcer, the nurse finds
the patient doubled up in bed with shallow, grunting respirations. Which action should
the nurse take first? ✅Assess the patient's abdomen and vital signs
What type of bleeding will a patient with peptic ulcer disease with a slow upper GI
source of bleeding have? ✅Melena
A patient is admitted to the E.D. with acute abdominal pain. Number the nursing actions
in the BEST order of implementation priority. ✅1_____ Measurement of vital signs
2_____ Physical assessment of the abdomen for distension, bowel sounds, and
pigmentation changes
3_____Assessment of the onset, location, intensity, duration, frequency and character
of the pain
4_____ Anticipate orders for diagnostic studies based on clinical manifestations
5_____ Administration of prescribed analgesics
