NSG 6001 Mid-term Exam Week 3 Test Bank Questions And
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Correct Verified Answers New Updated Version 2026
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A 35 year old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following
should be included in the history and physical - ANSWER-nature of the pain, timing of the pain, palliative
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and provocative aspects, associated symptoms (n/v).
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A patient comes to the office complaining of constipation. The patient lists all of the following
medications. Which drug could be responsible for the contipation - ANSWER-Pepto-Bismol
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A patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following should be included in the patient's
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differential diagnosis? - ANSWER-frequency, amount and fluidity, color and characteristics. Diet
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history,recent travel, medication use, source of drinking water
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A 29 year old Englishman is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest and belly. He has been
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suffering the pain for 2 weeks and gets temporary relief from Alka-Seltzer. The burning wakes him at night
and radiates up to his chest. Which factor favors a diagnosis of gastric ulcer - ANSWER-His use of Alka
Seltzer
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Which of the following is most effective in diagnosing appendicitis - ANSWER-History and physical
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A 46-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with abdominal pain. Which of the following tests is essential for
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this patient? - ANSWER-Urine human chorionic gonadotropin
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. A 25-year-old accountant is seen in the clinic complaining of crampy abdominal pain after meals. She is
often constipated and takes laxatives, which are followed by a couple of days of diarrhea. She temporarily
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feels better after a bowel movement. She states she is embarrassed by flatulence and has abdominal
distension. She has had no weight loss or blood in herstool. This problem has gone on for about 6 months.
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What should the next step be? - ANSWER-Obtain a complete history
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A 28-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with colicky abdominal pain particular with meals. She has
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frequent constipation, flatulence, and abdominal distension. Which of the data make a diagnosis of
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diverticulitis unlikely? - ANSWER-Her age
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A 28-year-old patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following responses to the history
questions would help the primary care physician (PCP) establish the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome? -
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ANSWER-
coffee
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Which of the following dietary instructions should be given to a patient with GERD? - ANSWER-Eliminate
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The patient with GERD should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities? - ANSWER-Weight lifting
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. A 22-year-old is seen complaining of vague belly pain. This type of pain is seen at what point in
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appendicitis? - ANSWER-Very early
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. A patient is seen in the clinic with right upper quadrant pain that is radiating to the middle of the back.The NP
suspects acute cholelithiasis. The NP should expect which of the following laboratory findings? -ANSWER-
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Elevated alkaline phosphatase
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Which of the following is part of the treatment plan for the patient with irritable bowel syndrome? -
ANSWER-High fiber diet
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The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following
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should be included in this assessment? - ANSWER-Presence of pyrosis
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A client, diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, will experience which of the following symptoms most
frequently? - ANSWER-Heartburn
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The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with a hiatal hernia on ways to reduce the symptoms. Which of the
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following should be included in these instructions - ANSWER-Avoid lying down after meals
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.A client is experiencing water brash. The nurse realizes this symptom is associated with - ANSWER-
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Barretts esophagus
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, .A client has been prescribed Zantac for gastroesophageal reflux disease. The nurse realizes this
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medication is classified as a - ANSWER-histamine H2-receptor antagonist
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A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease caused by NSAID use. Which of the following would be
indicated for this client? - ANSWER-Treatment similar toa client with peptic ulcer disease
a m
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A child care worker complains of flu-like symptoms. On further assessment, hepatitis is suspected. The nurse
realizes that this individual is at risk for which type of hepatitis - ANSWER-Hep A
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When the liver is seriously damaged, ammonia levels can rise in the body. One of the treatments for this is -
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ANSWER-giving lactulose
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A client is scheduled for a liver biopsy. The nurse realizes that the most important sign to assess for is: -
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ANSWER-bleeding
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The nurse realizes that the organ which is a major site for metastases, harboring and growing cancerous cells
that originated in some other part of the body, is the - ANSWER-liver
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Because health care workers are at a greater risk of hepatitis B infection, it is recommended that all health
care workers - ANSWER-become vaccinated rt
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A female client is surprised to learn that she has been diagnosed with hemochromatosis. Which of the
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following should the nurse respond to this client? - ANSWER-Females often do not experience the effects of
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the disease uuntil menopause
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The nurse, caring for a client recovering from the placement of a shunt to treat portal hypertension,should
assess the client for which of the following complications associated with this surgery? -ANSWER-
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Pulmonary edema
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A client is diagnosed with macrovesicular fatty liver. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this
client? . - ANSWER-Avoid alI alcohol
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Ex
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Correct Verified Answers New Updated Version 2026
20
A 35 year old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following
should be included in the history and physical - ANSWER-nature of the pain, timing of the pain, palliative
m
and provocative aspects, associated symptoms (n/v).
a
Ex
A patient comes to the office complaining of constipation. The patient lists all of the following
medications. Which drug could be responsible for the contipation - ANSWER-Pepto-Bismol
s
rt
pe
A patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following should be included in the patient's
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differential diagnosis? - ANSWER-frequency, amount and fluidity, color and characteristics. Diet
Ex
history,recent travel, medication use, source of drinking water
20
A 29 year old Englishman is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest and belly. He has been
am
suffering the pain for 2 weeks and gets temporary relief from Alka-Seltzer. The burning wakes him at night
and radiates up to his chest. Which factor favors a diagnosis of gastric ulcer - ANSWER-His use of Alka
Seltzer
Ex
s
Which of the following is most effective in diagnosing appendicitis - ANSWER-History and physical
rt
pe
A 46-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with abdominal pain. Which of the following tests is essential for
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this patient? - ANSWER-Urine human chorionic gonadotropin
Ex
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. A 25-year-old accountant is seen in the clinic complaining of crampy abdominal pain after meals. She is
often constipated and takes laxatives, which are followed by a couple of days of diarrhea. She temporarily
am
feels better after a bowel movement. She states she is embarrassed by flatulence and has abdominal
distension. She has had no weight loss or blood in herstool. This problem has gone on for about 6 months.
Ex
What should the next step be? - ANSWER-Obtain a complete history
s
A 28-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with colicky abdominal pain particular with meals. She has
rt
frequent constipation, flatulence, and abdominal distension. Which of the data make a diagnosis of
pe
diverticulitis unlikely? - ANSWER-Her age
Ex
, 26
A 28-year-old patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following responses to the history
questions would help the primary care physician (PCP) establish the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome? -
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ANSWER-
coffee
a m
Which of the following dietary instructions should be given to a patient with GERD? - ANSWER-Eliminate
Ex
s
The patient with GERD should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities? - ANSWER-Weight lifting
rt
pe
. A 22-year-old is seen complaining of vague belly pain. This type of pain is seen at what point in
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appendicitis? - ANSWER-Very early
Ex
20
. A patient is seen in the clinic with right upper quadrant pain that is radiating to the middle of the back.The NP
suspects acute cholelithiasis. The NP should expect which of the following laboratory findings? -ANSWER-
am
Elevated alkaline phosphatase
Ex
Which of the following is part of the treatment plan for the patient with irritable bowel syndrome? -
ANSWER-High fiber diet
s
rt
pe
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following
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should be included in this assessment? - ANSWER-Presence of pyrosis
Ex
20
A client, diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, will experience which of the following symptoms most
frequently? - ANSWER-Heartburn
am
The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with a hiatal hernia on ways to reduce the symptoms. Which of the
Ex
following should be included in these instructions - ANSWER-Avoid lying down after meals
s
rt
.A client is experiencing water brash. The nurse realizes this symptom is associated with - ANSWER-
pe
Barretts esophagus
Ex
, .A client has been prescribed Zantac for gastroesophageal reflux disease. The nurse realizes this
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medication is classified as a - ANSWER-histamine H2-receptor antagonist
20
A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease caused by NSAID use. Which of the following would be
indicated for this client? - ANSWER-Treatment similar toa client with peptic ulcer disease
a m
Ex
A child care worker complains of flu-like symptoms. On further assessment, hepatitis is suspected. The nurse
realizes that this individual is at risk for which type of hepatitis - ANSWER-Hep A
s
rt
When the liver is seriously damaged, ammonia levels can rise in the body. One of the treatments for this is -
pe
ANSWER-giving lactulose
26
Ex
A client is scheduled for a liver biopsy. The nurse realizes that the most important sign to assess for is: -
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ANSWER-bleeding
am
The nurse realizes that the organ which is a major site for metastases, harboring and growing cancerous cells
that originated in some other part of the body, is the - ANSWER-liver
Ex
s
Because health care workers are at a greater risk of hepatitis B infection, it is recommended that all health
care workers - ANSWER-become vaccinated rt
pe
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A female client is surprised to learn that she has been diagnosed with hemochromatosis. Which of the
Ex
following should the nurse respond to this client? - ANSWER-Females often do not experience the effects of
20
the disease uuntil menopause
am
The nurse, caring for a client recovering from the placement of a shunt to treat portal hypertension,should
assess the client for which of the following complications associated with this surgery? -ANSWER-
Ex
Pulmonary edema
s
rt
A client is diagnosed with macrovesicular fatty liver. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this
client? . - ANSWER-Avoid alI alcohol
pe
Ex
