GI Tract Exam 1 Review Part 1 Actual Questions and
Correct Answers
Q1
Clear Liquid Diet Examples
Answer: Broth, Jello, Tea/coffee (no cream), Apple juice, grape juice, Popsicles, Clear
soda, Water; usually used 24 hours before procedures.
Q2
Constipation vs. Impaction
Answer: If patient is constipated but passing liquid stool, it indicates fecal impaction.
Q3
Large Intestine Function
Answer: Absorbs water & electrolytes and forms stool.
Q4
Fluid Volume Deficit
Answer: Causes include vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding, NG suction; signs/symptoms
include low BP, weak pulse, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor.
Q5
Paralytic Ileus
Answer: Bowel not moving; causes include surgery, nerve impairment, electrolyte
imbalance; characterized by no bowel sounds, no flatus, no stool.
Q6
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Answer: No known cause; characterized by alternating constipation and diarrhea;
associated with stress; diagnosis based on symptoms.
, Q7
'-itis'
Answer: Means inflammation (often infection); labs show elevated WBC.
Q8
Electrolytes
Answer: Potassium normal range: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
Q9
GERD Symptoms
Answer: Heartburn, Regurgitation, Cough, Sore throat, Chest pain (non-cardiac).
Q10
GERD Teaching
Answer: Small meals, do NOT eat within 3 hours of bedtime, avoid
caffeine/chocolate/spicy/fatty foods, elevate HOB.
Q11
Dumping Syndrome
Answer: Occurs after gastric surgery; characterized by rapid gastric emptying; patient
should lie down immediately after eating (about 30 minutes), avoid fluids + carbs
during meals, and have small frequent meals.
Q12
Return of Bowel Function
Answer: Passing gas/flatus is a good sign that bowel obstruction or ileus is resolving.
Q13
Vomiting/Diarrhea
Answer: Causes electrolyte loss: Na+, K+, Cl-; monitor labs & hydration.
Correct Answers
Q1
Clear Liquid Diet Examples
Answer: Broth, Jello, Tea/coffee (no cream), Apple juice, grape juice, Popsicles, Clear
soda, Water; usually used 24 hours before procedures.
Q2
Constipation vs. Impaction
Answer: If patient is constipated but passing liquid stool, it indicates fecal impaction.
Q3
Large Intestine Function
Answer: Absorbs water & electrolytes and forms stool.
Q4
Fluid Volume Deficit
Answer: Causes include vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding, NG suction; signs/symptoms
include low BP, weak pulse, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor.
Q5
Paralytic Ileus
Answer: Bowel not moving; causes include surgery, nerve impairment, electrolyte
imbalance; characterized by no bowel sounds, no flatus, no stool.
Q6
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Answer: No known cause; characterized by alternating constipation and diarrhea;
associated with stress; diagnosis based on symptoms.
, Q7
'-itis'
Answer: Means inflammation (often infection); labs show elevated WBC.
Q8
Electrolytes
Answer: Potassium normal range: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
Q9
GERD Symptoms
Answer: Heartburn, Regurgitation, Cough, Sore throat, Chest pain (non-cardiac).
Q10
GERD Teaching
Answer: Small meals, do NOT eat within 3 hours of bedtime, avoid
caffeine/chocolate/spicy/fatty foods, elevate HOB.
Q11
Dumping Syndrome
Answer: Occurs after gastric surgery; characterized by rapid gastric emptying; patient
should lie down immediately after eating (about 30 minutes), avoid fluids + carbs
during meals, and have small frequent meals.
Q12
Return of Bowel Function
Answer: Passing gas/flatus is a good sign that bowel obstruction or ileus is resolving.
Q13
Vomiting/Diarrhea
Answer: Causes electrolyte loss: Na+, K+, Cl-; monitor labs & hydration.
