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GI PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS ALREADY SOLVED 2023Lipids are broken down where in the GI tract? A. Esophagus B. Stomach C. Small intestine D. Large intestine B Marvin, a known alcoholic with cirrhosis, is frequently admitted for coagulopathies and occasionally receives blood transfusions. His wife asks why he has a bleeding problem. You respond: A. Occasionally he accumulates blood in the gut. B. There is an interruption of normal clotting mechanisms. C. Long term alcohol ab...

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47 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

flyhigher329

MS: GI problems practice questions and Answers 2023 A 53-year-old male patient with deep partial-thickness burns from a chemical spill in the workplace experiences severe pain followed by nausea during dressing changes. Which action will be most useful in decreasing the patients nausea? a. Keep the patient NPO for 2 hours before and after dressing changes. b. Avoid performing dressing changes close to the patients mealtimes. c. Administer the prescribed morphine sulfate before dressing ...

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28 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

GI Practice Exam 50 Questions and Correct Answers.

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12 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Lectjosh

Gi Practice Questions And 100% Correct Answers ...

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67 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Easton

GI EXAM Questions And Answers Latest Top Score. Numerous outpouchings in the intestine characterize the condition known as: - correct answer. Diverticulosis The lateral border of the stomach is called the: - correct answer. Greater curvature Gastroesophageal reflux can be demonstrated following ingestion of contrast media by performing the: - correct answer. Water siphonage test The term that means "difficult or painful swallowing" is: - correct answer. Dysphagi...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Lectsadh

GI Test Questions And Answers Latest Top Score. Sandra, a 45 year old female, comes to the ER complaining of severe abdominal cramping and loose watery stools over the last 48 hours. What is Sandra most at risk for based on these symptoms? A. Low blood glucose B. Dehydration C. Osteoporosis D. Urinary tract infection - correct answer. B. Dehydration What does the nurse know to be true about infectious diarrhea caused by C. diff? A. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are ine...

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12 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Lectsadh

Gastrointestinal Practice Questions and Answers 2023 The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about an upcoming colonoscopy procedure. The nurse should include in the instructions that the client will be placed in which position for the procedure? 1. Left Sims' position 2. Lithotomy position 3. Knee-chest position 4. Right Sims' position 1 Rationale: The client is placed in the left Sims' position for the procedure. This position takes the best advantage of the client's anatomy f...

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

GI EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 The nurse caring for a client with small-bowel obstruction would plan to implement which nursing intervention first? a. Administering pain medication b. Obtaining a blood sample for laboratory studies c. Preparing to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube d. Administering I.V. fluids Answer D. I.V. infusions containing normal saline solution and potassium should be given first to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. For the client's comfort and ...

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23 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

GI: Practice Questions and Answers 2023 A 20-year-old male presents with a mass in the groin. On examination with the patient standing, a mass is noted that extends into the scrotum. The patient denies any trauma. The most likely diagnosis is A. Indirect inguinal hernia. B. Direct inguinal hernia. C. Obturator hernia. D. Femoral hernia. Answer: A Explanation: An indirect inguinal hernia is caused by a patent processus vaginalis and the hernial contents may be felt in the ipsilateral s...

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28 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

PGY 300 GI exam Practice Questions and Answers 2023 The pylorus is_______________. A. a sphincter that separates stomach from small intestine B. a sphincter that separates stomach from esophagus C. a sphincter that separates small intestine from large intestine D. a compartment of the large intestine E. a skeletal muscle A The epithelial cells that are associated with Peyers's patches are __________. A. enterocytes B. M-cells C. GI-smooth muscle cells D. skeletal muscle cells ...

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12 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

Med Surg Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions and Answers 2023 The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? A. Notify the health care provider (HCP). B. Administer the prescribed pain med...

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34 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

GI Exam Practice Questions and Answers 2023 The nurse cares for a female with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. When reviewing the patient's chart, the nurse expects to find which of the following lab values? a) RBC = 4 mil/mm3 b) platelets = 75,000/mm3 c) Hgb = 18.2 g/dL d) WBC = 15,000/mm3 d (WBC = 15,000/mm3) -due to inflammation (ESR will also be elevated) The nurse understands which of these factors is the MOST likely source of hepatitis D? a) Eating infected shellfis...

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20 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

ATI GI System Practice Questions and Answers 2023 A nurse is teaching a client with Barrett's esophagus who is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "This procedure is performed to measure the presence of acid in your esophagus." B. "This procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus works." C. "This procedure is performed while you are under general anesthesia." ...

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39 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

GI Physiology Practice Questions and Answers 2023 True In western cultures it is considered inappropriate to discuss "the bowels" in normal conversation. As a result, epressions in the English language that contain references to gastrointestinal anatomy or function are generally considered offensive. True False True Cutting the head off a chicken and using the movement of its intestines to predict the future is poor science but it does demonstrate that the intestine can function ...

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23 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

Pathophysiology Exam 3: ALL GI Practice Questions and Answers 2023 What physiologically occurs with vomiting? Immediately before the act of vomiting, activation of the parasympathetic nervous system causes increased salivation, increased gastric motility, and relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Which laboratory findings should the nurse expect in the patient with persistent vomiting? increased pH, decrease potassium, increased hematocrit A patient who has been vomiting...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

Upper & lower GI practice questions and answers 2023 1. A 53-year-old male patient with deep partial-thickness burns from a chemical spill in the workplace experiences severe pain followed by nausea during dressing changes. Which action will be most useful in decreasing the patient's nausea? a. Keep the patient NPO for 2 hours before and after dressing changes. b. Avoid performing dressing changes close to the patient's mealtimes. c. Administer the prescribed morphine sulfate before dres...

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36 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

GI Practice questions from saunders / nurse sara Questions and Answers 2023 What is the biggest cause of ulcers in the stomach and duodenum? - H. Pylori Priority Nursing diagnoses for pt with numerous episodes of diarrhea from duping syndrome in the past 24 hours? - Fluid volume deficit Nurse is assessing a pt just admitted with SBO which bowel sound would be auscultated on this pt? - Hyperactive above and hypoactive below the obstruction Dumping syndrome S+S - Dehydrat...

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24 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

DNP Pharmacology-GI Practice Questions and Answers 2023 Which two types of antacids can cause constipation? aluminum and calcium containing antacids When treating patients using the "Step-Down" approach the patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease is started on _______ first. Proton pump inhibitors Kelly has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take loperamide (Imodium) for the diarrhea. Loperamide: Slows gastric motility and reduces fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrh...

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4 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

PHARM - GI/GU practice questions and answers 2023 What is the mechanism of action for Famotidine (Pepcid)? It competes with histamine for binding sites on the parietal cells Histamine receptor–blocking drugs decrease gastric acid by competing with histamine for binding sites on the parietal cells. The nurse would teach a client prescribed simethicone (Mylicon) to avoid which substance? Carbonated beverages Simethicone is used to decrease gas and belching, both of which can be...

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13 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

GI Pharmacology practice questions and answers 2023 A patient is prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) and a glucocorticoid during chemotherapy treatments. What is the nurse's best action? A.) Call the health care provider and question the order. B.) Only administer the Ativan if the patient seems anxious. C.) Administer the two medications at least 12 hours apart. D.) Administer the medications and assess the patient for relief. D.) Drug combination therapy is commonly used to manage chemotherap...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420

Lower GI Problems practice questions and answers 2023 The MOST appropriate therapy for a patient with acute diarrhea caused by viral infection is to: A increase fluid intake B administer an antibiotic C administer an antimotility drug D quarantine the patient to prevent spread of virus A increase fluid intake A 35 year old female patient is admitted to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain. Which medical diagnoses should you consider as possible causes of her pain? (Sel...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

julianah420