MDC2 FINAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
AND GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a bleeding gastric ulcer. Based
on this diagnosis, you would anticipate the patient's stool to have which
characteristics?
Black and tarry
A nurse is caring for a patient who presented to the ED with weight loss,
bloating, and bruising. The patient's stool test and hydrogen breath tests
were positive. Which condition is the patient exhibiting?
Crohn's disease
A nurse is caring for a patient that has recently been diagnosed with
ulcerative colitis. What statement by the patient would indicate an
understanding of the disease process?
It is caused by an inflammatory process in the GI tract
During a physical assessment of a client's endocrine system, which gland
can be palpated?
Thyroid
,You are providing education for a patient recently diagnosed with GERD.
What should you instruct the patient to avoid?
Spicy foods
Coffee
Caffeine
A nurse is caring for a patient with an NG tube. What are appropriate actions
by the nurse?
Check the tube placement every 4-8 hours
Measure and document NG drainage
Provide oral care every 4-8 hours
The nurse has just taken a change of shift report on a group of clients on
med-surg. Which client does the nurse need to assess first?
1- Client on Repaglinide who has nausea and back pain
2- Client on Glyburide who is dizzy and sweaty
3- Client on Metformin who has abdominal cramps
4- Client on Pioglitazone who has bilateral ankle sweating
Client who is on Glyburide and dizzy and sweaty
A nurse is caring for a child with suspected appendicitis. What intervention
would be inappropriate/contraindicated?
, 1- Contacting the provider immediately if the child reports sudden relief of
pain
2- Positioning the child in semi-Fowler's
3- Administer an enema for constipation
4- Administer pain medication every 4 hours PRN as ordered
Administer an enema for constipation
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with Hepatitis B.
What statement demonstrates an understanding of discharge instructions?
I won't share my razors with my spouse
A nurse is caring for an African American client who has recently been
diagnosed with Type-2 Diabetes. What interventions are important to
implement to improve compliance following?
Consult a dietician to instruct on dietary restrictions
Conduct a cultural assessment
Consult a diabetic consultant
Provide written instructions
The client diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis is scheduled for an ileostomy.
When the client asks the nurse what to expect related to bowel function after
surgery, which response should you give?
1- You will be able to have some control over your bowel movements
2- The stoma will require you to wear a collection device at all times
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
AND GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a bleeding gastric ulcer. Based
on this diagnosis, you would anticipate the patient's stool to have which
characteristics?
Black and tarry
A nurse is caring for a patient who presented to the ED with weight loss,
bloating, and bruising. The patient's stool test and hydrogen breath tests
were positive. Which condition is the patient exhibiting?
Crohn's disease
A nurse is caring for a patient that has recently been diagnosed with
ulcerative colitis. What statement by the patient would indicate an
understanding of the disease process?
It is caused by an inflammatory process in the GI tract
During a physical assessment of a client's endocrine system, which gland
can be palpated?
Thyroid
,You are providing education for a patient recently diagnosed with GERD.
What should you instruct the patient to avoid?
Spicy foods
Coffee
Caffeine
A nurse is caring for a patient with an NG tube. What are appropriate actions
by the nurse?
Check the tube placement every 4-8 hours
Measure and document NG drainage
Provide oral care every 4-8 hours
The nurse has just taken a change of shift report on a group of clients on
med-surg. Which client does the nurse need to assess first?
1- Client on Repaglinide who has nausea and back pain
2- Client on Glyburide who is dizzy and sweaty
3- Client on Metformin who has abdominal cramps
4- Client on Pioglitazone who has bilateral ankle sweating
Client who is on Glyburide and dizzy and sweaty
A nurse is caring for a child with suspected appendicitis. What intervention
would be inappropriate/contraindicated?
, 1- Contacting the provider immediately if the child reports sudden relief of
pain
2- Positioning the child in semi-Fowler's
3- Administer an enema for constipation
4- Administer pain medication every 4 hours PRN as ordered
Administer an enema for constipation
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with Hepatitis B.
What statement demonstrates an understanding of discharge instructions?
I won't share my razors with my spouse
A nurse is caring for an African American client who has recently been
diagnosed with Type-2 Diabetes. What interventions are important to
implement to improve compliance following?
Consult a dietician to instruct on dietary restrictions
Conduct a cultural assessment
Consult a diabetic consultant
Provide written instructions
The client diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis is scheduled for an ileostomy.
When the client asks the nurse what to expect related to bowel function after
surgery, which response should you give?
1- You will be able to have some control over your bowel movements
2- The stoma will require you to wear a collection device at all times
