Gastrointestinal Exam Questions

ATI RN · Gastrointestinal Exam Questions

Question 1 of 44

The brush border enzymes of the small intestine digest:

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Question 2 of 44

When caring for a patient who has had most of the stomach surgically removed, what is important for the nurse to teach the patient?

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Question 3 of 44

The nurse plans teaching for the patient with a colostomy but the patient refuses to look at the nurse or the stoma, stating, 'I just can't see myself with this thing.'Â What is the best nursing intervention for this patient?

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Question 4 of 44

Each of the following statements about Brunner's glands is correct except

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Question 5 of 44

What does the nurse include when teaching a patient with newly diagnosed peptic ulcer disease?

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Question 6 of 44

The secretions that lubricate the food so it moves easily through the digestive tract and also protects the epithelium are called

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Question 7 of 44

The nurse is assessing a patient's bowel sounds. After auscultating each quadrant for 30 seconds, the nurse fails to hear any sounds. How should the nurse document this finding?

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Question 8 of 44

A person who is 'tongue-tied' can often be treated by surgically cutting the

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Question 9 of 44

Stimulation of the internal anal sphincters by the sympathetic nervous system or stimulation of the external anal sphincter by the somatic motor nervous system would

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Question 10 of 44

Claire, a 33 y.o. is on your floor with a possible bowel obstruction. Which intervention is a priority for her?

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Question 11 of 44

Where does the production of bile occur?

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Question 12 of 44

What is the role of cholecystokinin?

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Question 13 of 44

The liver is a major storehouse for all of the following except one. Which one of the following substance or substances are not stored in the liver:

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Question 14 of 44

Which congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract most characteristically has its clinical onset at 2 to 4 weeks of age and has a strong male preponderance?

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Question 15 of 44

The nurse is assessing a patient with abdominal pain. How will the nurse document ecchymosis around the area of umbilicus?

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Question 16 of 44

In the regulation of stomach secretions, distension of the stomach activates local reflexes and a parasympathetic reflex. This is called the ______ phase.

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Question 17 of 44

Gastric juices in the stomach:

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Question 18 of 44

What is the main underlying risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

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Question 19 of 44

Which statement about protein digestion and absorption is most correct?

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Question 20 of 44

Pancreas:

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Question 21 of 44

Which of the following is not a function of the large intestine?

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Question 22 of 44

The common bile duct is formed by the merger of the hepatic and _____ ducts.

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Question 23 of 44

In which group of clients will the nurse observe the pain to be mild or absent in pancreatitis?

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Question 24 of 44

The esophagus pierces through an opening in the diaphragm called the

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Question 25 of 44

When teaching the older adult about nutritional needs during aging, what does the nurse emphasize?

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Question 26 of 44

Which of the following is an accessory digestive organ?

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Question 27 of 44

Which of the following foods should be avoided by a patient with cholecystitis?

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Question 28 of 44

A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of ulcerative colitis and a new diagnosis of anemia. Which of the following manifestations of colitis should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the development of the anemia?

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Question 29 of 44

A plain X-Ray film of the abdomen of a normal healthy man is expected to show some gas in all the following except:

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Question 30 of 44

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following symptoms should be immediately reported to the healthcare provider?

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Question 31 of 44

Priority Decision: When caring for a patient with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), what is most important for the nurse to do?

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Question 32 of 44

An increase in the ratio of glucagon to insulin would do which of the following?

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Question 33 of 44

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing the majority of water?

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Question 34 of 44

During the incubation period of viral hepatitis, what should the nurse expect the patient to report?

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Question 35 of 44

Which of these cells secrete hormones?

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Question 36 of 44

A client hospitalized with ulcerative colitis reports 10-20 small diarrhea stools per day, with abdominal pain prior to defecation. The client appears depressed and underweight and is uninterested in self-care or suggested therapies. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?

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Question 37 of 44

The disease caused due to deficiency of nicotinic acid is

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Question 38 of 44

The worst prognosis is associated with carcinoma of the:

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Question 39 of 44

The parietal cells in the stomach secrete _____, which is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12.

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Question 40 of 44

What does the term 'chyme' refer to?

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Question 41 of 44

Which gastrointestinal layer is characterized by having tough, fibrous connective tissue?

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Question 42 of 44

What is the stimulus for cholecystokinin release?

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Question 43 of 44

A patient is hospitalized with metastatic cancer of the liver. The nurse plans care for the patient based on what knowledge?

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Question 44 of 44

A client complained of sore throat after the procedure of EG The nurse observed that the client's gag reflex has returne What measure can the nurse take to relieve the client's discomfort?

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