Questions on Gastrointestinal Tract

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Question 1 of 44

A nurse is teaching a client about strategies to manage gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

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Question 2 of 44

If the submandibular salivary gland stops functioning:

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Question 3 of 44

On examining a patient 8 hours after having surgery to create a colostomy, what should the nurse expect to find?

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Question 4 of 44

Although HAV antigens are not tested in the blood, they stimulate specific immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies. Which antibody indicates there is acute HAV infection?

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Question 5 of 44

A patient is transferred from the recovery room to a surgical unit after a transverse colostomy. The nurse observes the stoma to be deep pink with edema and a small amount of sanguineous drainage. What action should the nurse take?

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Question 6 of 44

What is the role of the colon in digestion?

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Question 7 of 44

The buildup of bile pigment in tissues that can be caused by gallstones is _____.

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Question 8 of 44

The breakdown of glycogen in which organ/tissue is required for the maintenance of blood glucose?

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Question 9 of 44

The major secretory product of the colon is

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Question 10 of 44

When the stomach is empty, it folds up into wrinkles called:

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Question 11 of 44

A 22-yr-old female patient with an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is having 15 to 20 stools daily and has excoriated perianal skin. Which patient behavior indicates that teaching regarding maintenance of skin integrity has been effective?

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Question 12 of 44

Which is most characteristic of carcinoma of the cecum or right colon (in contrast to carcinoma of the rectum)?

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Question 13 of 44

A 55-year-old female client comes to the clinic for a physical examination. Which of the following screening tests would the nurse recommend the client have beginning at the age of 50 and every 10 years after?

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Question 14 of 44

The nurse is preparing to administer liquid laxative to a patient in preparation for a colonoscopy. Which action should the nurse take?

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Question 15 of 44

What is a postoperative nursing intervention for the obese patient who has undergone bariatric surgery?

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Question 16 of 44

You're performing an abdominal assessment on Brent who is 52 y.o. In which order do you proceed?

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Question 17 of 44

Which of the following is not a component of saliva?

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Question 18 of 44

The nervous system or systems that can control peristalsis in the inferior esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine is (are) the

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Question 19 of 44

Which patient has the highest risk for poor nutritional balance related to decreased ingestion?

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Question 20 of 44

The ileocecal valve prevents chyme from entering the _____.

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Question 21 of 44

Water transport can occur from the lumen of the intestine to the blood stream, or from the blood stream to the intestinal lumen. Which single statement about this phenomenon, below, is actually correct?

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Question 22 of 44

Saliva decreases gingivitis and caries because it contains immunoglobulin A and

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Question 23 of 44

Priority Decision: A patient returns to the surgical unit with a nasogastric (NG) tube to low intermittent suction, IV fluids, and a Jackson-Pratt drain at the surgical site following an exploratory laparotomy and repair of a bowel perforation. Four hours after admission, the patient experiences nausea and vomiting. What is a priority nursing intervention for the patient?

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Question 24 of 44

Which of these is responsible for the formation of chyme?

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Question 25 of 44

Which one of the following is the correct pathway of bile from the hepatocytes to the gallbladder?

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Question 26 of 44

Parasympathetic stomach impulses cause all of the following except which one?

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Question 27 of 44

One of your family members has developed peptic ulcers and is consulting you for advice. You can tell your family member that there may be a chance of permanently curing this ulcer by

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Question 28 of 44

Care for which of these clients is most appropriate to assign to the LPN/LVN, under the supervision of an RN?

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Question 29 of 44

Which of these statements about the pharynx is true?

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Question 30 of 44

Obstructive jaundice is:

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Question 31 of 44

Which of the following hydrolytic enzymes act in low pH?

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Question 32 of 44

Which tissue layer provides for primary digestive motility?

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Question 33 of 44

A patient comes to the hospital complaining of vomiting and diarrhoea. The doctor suggested that the patient take glucose and electrolyte solution orally. Which one of following membrane proteins is likely to be involved in rehydrating the patient?

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Question 34 of 44

Which of the following structures forms a cavity or pocket between the layers of mesenteries?

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Question 35 of 44

What is a common complication following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

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Question 36 of 44

Which of the following mismatches pancreatic enzyme with its function?

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Question 37 of 44

What does the liver secrete to aid in digestion?

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Question 38 of 44

Corticosteroid medications are associated with the development of peptic ulcers because of which probable pathophysiologic mechanism?

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Question 39 of 44

The nurse is teaching a client about sexual modifications for clients with an ostomy. Which of the following strategies would the nurse suggest when anticipating sexual activity?

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Question 40 of 44

The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient asks about the best way to prevent respiratory infections. What is the nurse's best response?

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Question 41 of 44

Priority Decision: During the treatment of the patient with bleeding esophageal varices, what is the most important thing the nurse should do?

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Question 42 of 44

Which of the following is likely to fail to reduce secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach:

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Question 43 of 44

Which of the following tests is contraindicated for pregnant women?

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Question 44 of 44

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the absorption of water and electrolytes?

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