Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions

ATI RN · Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 44

The Kupffer cells are phagocytic cells found in the _____.

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Question 2 of 44

Where are most digestive enzymes secreted?

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Question 3 of 44

The patient with a new ileostomy needs discharge teaching. What should the nurse plan to include in this teaching?

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Question 4 of 44

The coronary ligament attaches the

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Question 5 of 44

What role do the teeth play in digestion?

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Question 6 of 44

What is the role of pepsin in digestion?

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Question 7 of 44

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with peptic ulcer disease about the effect of ranitidine (Zantac)?

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Question 8 of 44

The nurse is caring for a patient who complains, "I don't see why I can't have a CT scan instead of the expensive MRI!" Which response is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

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Question 9 of 44

Proteins are digested or broken down by the _____ in the stomach.

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Question 10 of 44

A nurse enters the room of a client with cramping, bloating, and flatus, as well as diarrhea and/or constipation, with or without the presence of mucus. What condition do the client's symptoms represent?

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Question 11 of 44

Which hormone stimulates the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas?

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Question 12 of 44

A tumor producing large amounts of gastrin DOES NOT include:

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Question 13 of 44

Which of the following cells in the stomach secrete pepsinogen?

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Question 14 of 44

Which of these ingredients in saliva is responsible for activating salivary amylase?

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Question 15 of 44

Hepatocytes or hepatic cells produce bile, which is secreted into the

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Question 16 of 44

The muscular contractions, which move material through the digestive tract, are called:

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Question 17 of 44

Priority Decision: A patient is admitted to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain. What nursing intervention should the nurse implement first?

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Question 18 of 44

Which nursing action will be included in the plan of care for a 25-yr-old male patient with a new diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

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Question 19 of 44

Priority Decision: The nurse admitting a patient for bariatric surgery obtains the following information from the patient. Which finding should be brought to the surgeon's attention before proceeding with further patient preparation?

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Question 20 of 44

The painful or burning sensation in the chest usually associated with acid reflux in the esophagus is called

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Question 21 of 44

Which of the following would likely promote the development of obesity?

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Question 22 of 44

A nurse is doing discharge teaching on a client with a colostomy. What would the nurse convey to the client regarding when is the best time to perform irrigation?

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Question 23 of 44

The muscles of the esophagus squeeze the food downward using the process of:

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Question 24 of 44

Primary carcinoma is least common in:

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Question 25 of 44

Which patient is at highest risk for having a gastric ulcer?

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Question 26 of 44

During the gastric phase of digestion

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Question 27 of 44

What contributes to increased protein-calorie needs?

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Question 28 of 44

Which of the following is true:

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Question 29 of 44

The function of the gastrointestinal tract can be classified in several ways. Which of the following functions is most important for survival immediately after a meal?

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Question 30 of 44

A nurse is admitting a client who was prescribed antibiotic therapy and now has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Question 31 of 44

GIT hormones with a major effect on the stomach include the following except:

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Question 32 of 44

During discharge instructions for a patient following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, what should the nurse include in the teaching?

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Question 33 of 44

The patient asks why the serologic test of HBV DNA quantitation is being done. What is the best rationale for the nurse to explain the test to the patient?

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Question 34 of 44

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed digoxin. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching about the medication?

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Question 35 of 44

If you suck on a plain piece of bread, it will begin to taste sweet after a few moments. Saliva contains the digestive enzyme ______ which breaks down starch into ______.

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Question 36 of 44

The patient with liver failure has had a liver transplant. What should the nurse teach the patient about care after the transplant?

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Question 37 of 44

In caring for a client with GERD, which task would be appropriate to assign to the nursing assistant?

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Question 38 of 44

Secretin and cholecystokinin are secreted in

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Question 39 of 44

Which of the following routes is used to instill a dye for a radionuclide imaging test?

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Question 40 of 44

CCK:

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Question 41 of 44

A nurse is assessing a client who has an obstruction of the common bile duct resulting from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

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Question 42 of 44

Which one of the following tissues normally DOES NOT produce ghrelin that stimulates food intake?

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Question 43 of 44

Which of the following is not readily absorbed in the small intestine?

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Question 44 of 44

Stimulation by the parasympathetic nervous system will cause the ______ anal sphincter to ______.

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