Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 1 of 43

In a radical pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) for treatment of cancer of the pancreas, what anatomic structure is completely resected that will affect the patient's nutritional status?

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 2 of 43

A lipoprotein has the following components: 5% triglyceride, 20% cholesterol, 30% phospholipid, and 45% protein. This molecule would be best described as a

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 3 of 43

Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of carbohydrates in the mouth during the process of digestion?

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 4 of 43

A client underwent an exploratory laparotomy 2 days ago. The physician should be called immediately for which physical assessment finding?

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 5 of 43

Which of the following cells produce hydrochloric acid?

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 6 of 43

Folds in the mucosa of the stomach are called _ which allows the surface area to _.

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 7 of 43

Which manifestations may be seen in the patient with cirrhosis related to esophageal varices?

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 8 of 43

After abdominal surgery, your patient has a severe coughing episode that causes wound evisceration. In addition to calling the doctor, which intervention is most appropriate?

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 9 of 43

It is correct to say that:

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 10 of 43

Consider the following statements regarding the local support and defense system. Which one is true?

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 11 of 43

The most common cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (hematemesis or melena) is:

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Question 12 of 43

A 60-year-old African American patient is afraid she might have anal cancer. What assessment finding puts her at high risk for anal cancer?

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 13 of 43

A large number of children at a public school have developed profuse diarrhea and bloody stools. The school nurse suspects food poisoning related to food from the school cafeteria and requests analysis and culture of which food?

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 14 of 43

How should the nurse teach the patient with a hiatal hernia or GERD to control symptoms?

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Question 15 of 43

A patient presents with abdominal pain that is initially periumbilical but over time moves to the right lower quadrant are This pain is most likely due to:

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Question 16 of 43

The process of breaking down food into simpler molecules is known as _____.

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Question 17 of 43

Which cells in the small intestine may help protect the intestinal epithelium from bacteria?

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Question 18 of 43

Where are most fat-digesting enzymes produced?

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 19 of 43

Which one of the following enzymes is not part of the enzymatic component of the pancreatic juice?

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Question 20 of 43

The nurse should urge a client with an ileoanal anastomosis to do perineal exercises four to six times a day for how many repetitions?

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Question 21 of 43

Which information in this male patient's electronic health record as shown in the accompanying figure will the nurse use to confirm that the patient has metabolic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 22 of 43

Stimulation of the parasympathetic neurons in the GI tract from Auerbach's or myenteric plexus will cause

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Question 23 of 43

After an esophageal surgery, a client exhibited the symptoms of dyspne What should a nurse do to minimize dyspnea?

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Question 24 of 43

The nurse is performing pre-procedure teaching for a patient scheduled to undergo a liver biopsy. After listening to the information, the patient states, "I am so scareI just don't know if I can do this procedure." Which response is best?

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Question 25 of 43

The term wisdom tooth refers to the _____ tooth.

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Question 26 of 43

The tunica submucosa and mucosa of the stomach are thrown into large folds called

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Question 27 of 43

A nurse admits a client to the emergency department who reports nausea and vomiting that worsens when he lies down. Antacids do not help. The provider suspects acute pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory test results should the nurse expect to see?

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Question 28 of 43

The enzymes produced by the exocrine pancreas include the following except:

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Question 29 of 43

Chewing or mastication reflex originates in the ______ and the ability to initiate or stop chewing originates in the ______.

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Question 30 of 43

A patient's serum liver enzyme tests reveal an elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST). The nurse recognizes what about the elevated AST?

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ATI RN · Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 31 of 43

Which of these is a characteristic of the small intestine?

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Question 32 of 43

Contraction of the gallbladder may be due to:

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Question 33 of 43

During muscle contraction, local metabolites act to vasodilate arterioles supplying the working muscle(s). Which of the following would NOT contribute to a local vasodilation?

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Question 34 of 43

Which of the following is responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates?

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Question 35 of 43

Urea is synthesized by the liver following _____ metabolism.

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Question 36 of 43

Regarding HCL:

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Question 37 of 43

A patient with inflammatory bowel disease has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to decreased nutritional intake and decreased intestinal absorption. Which assessment data support this nursing diagnosis?

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Question 38 of 43

A patient has been on a 1000-calorie diet with a daily exercise routine. In 2 months

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Question 39 of 43

A nurse is planning care for a client who is to start receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

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Question 40 of 43

The duodenum and jejunum are the main site for absorption of the following except:

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Question 41 of 43

The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse prioritize?

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Question 42 of 43

Which statement best describes the process of absorption of vitamins from the intestine?

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Question 43 of 43

The finger-like extensions inside the small intestine are called _____ and increase the surface area.

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