NURSING CARE OF THE ADULT EXAM
2 QUESTIONS AND ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026 UPDATED.
Secretion of and role of acid in stomach - Answer o Chewing and swallowing saliva, salivary
amylase
o Gastric function: hydrochloric acid, pepsin, intrinsic factor
o Small intestine: amylase, lipase, trypsin, bile
Upper GI bleeding - Answer Peptic ulcers: a perforation or hole in the lining of the small
intestine, lower esophagus, or stomach.
Lower GI bleeding - Answer Colitis: which ours when your colon becomes inflamed
Evidence of acute bleed - Answer Patients with acute bleeding should have normocytic red
blood cells. The presence of microcytic red blood cells (or iron deficiency anemia) suggests
chronic bleeding.
CT with contrast patient prep - Answer Shake the contrast material well before drinking. Drink
the first bottle of contrast two (2) hours prior to your exam time. Drink the second bottle of
contrast one (1) hour prior to your exam time.
Ct with contrast education - Answer Iodinated contrast can be given in 2 ways: orally (by
mouth) and through an intravenous (IV) catheter (thin, flexible tube) in your arm or central
venous catheter (CVC), such as an implanted port. Oral contrast If your doctor has ordered a CT
with oral contrast, you'll be asked if you're allergic to iodinated contrast when you check in for
your appointment.
CT with contrast safety concerns - Answer Allergic reaction, birth defects, slightly increased
risk of cancer
CT with contrast post procedure - Answer If you are given contrast by mouth, you may
experience diarrhea after the procedure. Otherwise, there is no special type of care required
after a CT scan of the chest. You may resume your usual diet and activities unless your physician
advises you differently.
, Capsule endoscopy education - Answer Capsule endoscopy helps doctors see inside your small
intestine — an area that isn't easily reached with more-traditional endoscopy procedures.
Traditional endoscopy involves passing a long, flexible tube equipped with a video camera down
your throat or through your rectum.
Capsule endoscopy safety concerns - Answer Swallowing disorder, pregnancy, implanted
devices like pacemakers or defibrillators
Capsule endoscopy post procedure care - Answer The capsule endoscopy procedure is
complete after eight hours or when you see the camera capsule in the toilet after a bowel
movement, whichever comes first. Remove the patches and the recorder from your body, pack
them in a bag and follow your doctor's instructions for returning the equipment.
Abdominal ultrasound patient prep - Answer Abdominal Ultrasound Preparation. For a test of
the kidneys, you may be asked to drink 4 to 6 glasses of liquid about an hour before the test to
fill your bladder. You must avoid eating for 8 to 12 hours before the test to avoid gas buildup in
the intestines as gas could affect the results of the kidney ultrasound.
Abdominal ultrasound education - Answer Abdominal ultrasound and medical education The
ultrasound may be a feasible learning tool in medical education. Ultrasound can help students
to improve the physical examination. The ultrasound may be a feasible learning tool in medical
education.
Abdominal ultrasound safety conerns - Answer none
Abdominal ultrasound post procedure care - Answer none
· Age-related changes in GI system - Answer Age-Related Changes Affect the Gi Tract. Moving
one's bowels may be the most frequent GI challenge associated with aging. In general, people
have more trouble having regular bowel movements after they reach age 65. Weakness and
poor coordination of the muscles of the colon are a major reason for this.
Indications for nasogastric tubes - Answer Treatment of ileus or bowel obstruction -
Gastrointestinal decompression using nasogastric tubes is important for the treatment of
patients with bowel obstruction or prolonged ileus.
2 QUESTIONS AND ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026 UPDATED.
Secretion of and role of acid in stomach - Answer o Chewing and swallowing saliva, salivary
amylase
o Gastric function: hydrochloric acid, pepsin, intrinsic factor
o Small intestine: amylase, lipase, trypsin, bile
Upper GI bleeding - Answer Peptic ulcers: a perforation or hole in the lining of the small
intestine, lower esophagus, or stomach.
Lower GI bleeding - Answer Colitis: which ours when your colon becomes inflamed
Evidence of acute bleed - Answer Patients with acute bleeding should have normocytic red
blood cells. The presence of microcytic red blood cells (or iron deficiency anemia) suggests
chronic bleeding.
CT with contrast patient prep - Answer Shake the contrast material well before drinking. Drink
the first bottle of contrast two (2) hours prior to your exam time. Drink the second bottle of
contrast one (1) hour prior to your exam time.
Ct with contrast education - Answer Iodinated contrast can be given in 2 ways: orally (by
mouth) and through an intravenous (IV) catheter (thin, flexible tube) in your arm or central
venous catheter (CVC), such as an implanted port. Oral contrast If your doctor has ordered a CT
with oral contrast, you'll be asked if you're allergic to iodinated contrast when you check in for
your appointment.
CT with contrast safety concerns - Answer Allergic reaction, birth defects, slightly increased
risk of cancer
CT with contrast post procedure - Answer If you are given contrast by mouth, you may
experience diarrhea after the procedure. Otherwise, there is no special type of care required
after a CT scan of the chest. You may resume your usual diet and activities unless your physician
advises you differently.
, Capsule endoscopy education - Answer Capsule endoscopy helps doctors see inside your small
intestine — an area that isn't easily reached with more-traditional endoscopy procedures.
Traditional endoscopy involves passing a long, flexible tube equipped with a video camera down
your throat or through your rectum.
Capsule endoscopy safety concerns - Answer Swallowing disorder, pregnancy, implanted
devices like pacemakers or defibrillators
Capsule endoscopy post procedure care - Answer The capsule endoscopy procedure is
complete after eight hours or when you see the camera capsule in the toilet after a bowel
movement, whichever comes first. Remove the patches and the recorder from your body, pack
them in a bag and follow your doctor's instructions for returning the equipment.
Abdominal ultrasound patient prep - Answer Abdominal Ultrasound Preparation. For a test of
the kidneys, you may be asked to drink 4 to 6 glasses of liquid about an hour before the test to
fill your bladder. You must avoid eating for 8 to 12 hours before the test to avoid gas buildup in
the intestines as gas could affect the results of the kidney ultrasound.
Abdominal ultrasound education - Answer Abdominal ultrasound and medical education The
ultrasound may be a feasible learning tool in medical education. Ultrasound can help students
to improve the physical examination. The ultrasound may be a feasible learning tool in medical
education.
Abdominal ultrasound safety conerns - Answer none
Abdominal ultrasound post procedure care - Answer none
· Age-related changes in GI system - Answer Age-Related Changes Affect the Gi Tract. Moving
one's bowels may be the most frequent GI challenge associated with aging. In general, people
have more trouble having regular bowel movements after they reach age 65. Weakness and
poor coordination of the muscles of the colon are a major reason for this.
Indications for nasogastric tubes - Answer Treatment of ileus or bowel obstruction -
Gastrointestinal decompression using nasogastric tubes is important for the treatment of
patients with bowel obstruction or prolonged ileus.
