ATI RN · NCLEX Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders
Question 1 of 44
A nurse is caring for a client who has a gastric ulcer. Which of the following herbal supplements should the nurse recommend?
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Question 2 of 44
The longest region of the small intestine is the
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Question 3 of 44
A patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is experiencing increasing discomfort. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates that additional teaching about GERD is needed?
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Question 4 of 44
Hematochezia is found with:
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Question 5 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!"Â Which response is most appropriate for the nurse to make?
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Question 6 of 44
The liver stores ______ for energy.
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Question 7 of 44
An inflammatory bowel disorder in which the patient develops abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, and weight loss is:
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Question 8 of 44
A nurse is providing teaching about ileostomy care to a client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 9 of 44
Concerning the acid secretion of the stomach:
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Question 10 of 44
The major food digested by gastric secretions is
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Question 11 of 44
The patient has a diagnosis of a biliary obstruction from gallstones. What type of jaundice is the patient experiencing and what serum bilirubin results would be expected?
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Question 12 of 44
Most of the protein digesting enzymes are produced by the
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Question 13 of 44
Priority Decision: Following a patient's esophagogastrostomy for cancer of the esophagus
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Question 14 of 44
The patient comes to the emergency department with intermittent crampy abdominal pain, nausea, projectile vomiting, and dehydration. The nurse suspects a GI obstruction. Based on the manifestations, what area of the bowel should the nurse suspect is obstructed?
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Question 15 of 44
Malnutrition can be a big problem for patients with cirrhosis. Which nursing intervention can help to improve nutrient intake?
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Question 16 of 44
What is the main role of the stomach?
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Question 17 of 44
Which of the following cranial nerves carries sensation from the digestive tract to the CNS?
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Question 18 of 44
Where does the absorption of most nutrients, including amino acids and fatty acids, primarily occur in the digestive system?
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Question 19 of 44
Which of these is the site of most chemical digestion?
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Question 20 of 44
Which of the following statements about obesity in older adults is true?
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Question 21 of 44
Which of these does not belong with the others?
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Question 22 of 44
Which of these is a function of the pancreas?
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Question 23 of 44
How many calories would be recommended for him as an average adult?
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Question 24 of 44
Which of the following hormones stimulates the production of pancreatic juice and bicarbonate?
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Question 25 of 44
Which of the following membranes covers the stomach?
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Question 26 of 44
The jejunum is the main site for absorption of the following except:
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Question 27 of 44
The patient with suspected gallbladder disease is scheduled for an ultrasound of the gallbladder. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this test?
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Question 28 of 44
As nurse manager, you must select an employee to participate in a hospital committee that will develop client education brochures about common abdominal surgeries and wound care. Who would be the best employee to send to this committee?
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Question 29 of 44
Which muscles constrict to prevent air from entering the esophagus during breathing?
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Question 30 of 44
What is the role of bile salts in the mammalian digestive system?
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Question 31 of 44
Secretion of the acinar cells within the exocrine pancreas is not increased by:
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Question 32 of 44
You're advising a 21 y.o. with a colostomy who reports problems with flatus. What food should you recommend?
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Question 33 of 44
Secretion of the enzymatic component of pancreatic juice is stimulated by the hormone
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Question 34 of 44
Priority Decision: What is the most important thing the nurse should do when caring for a patient who has contracted Clostridium difficile?
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Question 35 of 44
Priority Decision: When medications are used in the treatment of obesity
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Question 36 of 44
The nurse has performed nasogastric decompression for a client who has undergone colostomy surgery. Which of the following related interventions should a nurse consider for this client?
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Question 37 of 44
Which of the following symptoms indicate that diarrhea is severe?
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Question 38 of 44
During exercise, an increase in sympathetic nervous system activity leads to vasoconstriction in most vascular beds. This does not happen in the contracting (active) skeletal muscle, due to the effect of locally produced metabolites. What would be the consequence to the cardiovascular system if vasoconstriction did occur in the active muscle?
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Question 39 of 44
The role of Chief cell is to:
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Question 40 of 44
Which of the following is correct:
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Question 41 of 44
The pharyngeal phase of swallowing includes:
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Question 42 of 44
A patient is being admitted for bariatric surgery. Which nursing action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
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Question 43 of 44
In a given tooth, the dentin is located ______ to the enamel.
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Question 44 of 44
Which of the following substances secreted by the gastric mucosa of the stomach facilitate protein digestion?
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