Gastrointestinal Disorders NCLEX Questions and
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Quiz: The health care provider schedules a patient for a colonoscopy. In preparing him for
this procedure, you explain that:
a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort
b. the procedure takes only about six minutes
c. he may have a liquid breakfast before the procedure
d. he can go back to work as soon as the procedure is over
Ans: a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort
Quiz: The nurse is caring for several patients with gastrointestinal problems. Which
patient is most likely to need a guaiac (hemooccult) test?
a. patient reports dark amber-colored urine
b. patient reports black discoloration of stool
c. Patient vomits small amounts of yellow emesis
d. patient complains of right upper quadrant pain
Ans: b. patient reports black discoloration of stool
Quiz: Which healthy lifestyle choice can decrease the risk of pancreatic cancer?
a. Eat a well-balanced diet
b. Obtain 30 minutes of exercise at least three times a week
c. Refrain from drinking any alcohol
d. refrain from smoking cigarettes
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, Ans: d. refrain from smoking cigarettes
Quiz: When patients undergo diagnostic tests of the gastrointestinal system, elderly
patients in particular must be closely watched for:
a. dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
b. nausea and vomiting
c. diarrhea
d. constipation from contrast media
Ans: a. dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
Quiz: Hyperactive bowel sounds in one quadrant and absent bowel sounds in other
quadrants plus nausea and vomiting may indicate:
a. pancreatitis
b. cholecystitis
c. gastrointestinal bleeding
d. intestinal obstruction
Ans: d. intestinal obstruction
Quiz: Your patient is to have a liver biopsy. What teaching points should be included in
the instructions (SATA)
a. Nothing is allowed by mouth for 4-8 hours prior to the procedure
b. local or general anesthesia will be used
c. patient will be positioned on the right side for the procedure
d. The procedure takes about an hour
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Quiz: The health care provider schedules a patient for a colonoscopy. In preparing him for
this procedure, you explain that:
a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort
b. the procedure takes only about six minutes
c. he may have a liquid breakfast before the procedure
d. he can go back to work as soon as the procedure is over
Ans: a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort
Quiz: The nurse is caring for several patients with gastrointestinal problems. Which
patient is most likely to need a guaiac (hemooccult) test?
a. patient reports dark amber-colored urine
b. patient reports black discoloration of stool
c. Patient vomits small amounts of yellow emesis
d. patient complains of right upper quadrant pain
Ans: b. patient reports black discoloration of stool
Quiz: Which healthy lifestyle choice can decrease the risk of pancreatic cancer?
a. Eat a well-balanced diet
b. Obtain 30 minutes of exercise at least three times a week
c. Refrain from drinking any alcohol
d. refrain from smoking cigarettes
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, Ans: d. refrain from smoking cigarettes
Quiz: When patients undergo diagnostic tests of the gastrointestinal system, elderly
patients in particular must be closely watched for:
a. dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
b. nausea and vomiting
c. diarrhea
d. constipation from contrast media
Ans: a. dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
Quiz: Hyperactive bowel sounds in one quadrant and absent bowel sounds in other
quadrants plus nausea and vomiting may indicate:
a. pancreatitis
b. cholecystitis
c. gastrointestinal bleeding
d. intestinal obstruction
Ans: d. intestinal obstruction
Quiz: Your patient is to have a liver biopsy. What teaching points should be included in
the instructions (SATA)
a. Nothing is allowed by mouth for 4-8 hours prior to the procedure
b. local or general anesthesia will be used
c. patient will be positioned on the right side for the procedure
d. The procedure takes about an hour
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o
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