The nurse must teach proper food handling to clients to avoid this disorder
What is gastroenteritis
100
Kegel exercises will help in this disorder
What is fecal incontinence
100
Ulcerative colitis and Chron's disease
What is inflammatory bowel disease
100
The physician ordered Nystatin oral suspension for a client with candidiasis. Which of the following instructions on the use of Nystatin should the nurse give to the client?
A) Dilute the medication with water.
B) Drink the medication through a straw.
C) Swish the medication throughout the mouth and spit out the excess.
D) Take tablets with water to protect kidneys.
What is C
200
Anastomosis
What is surgical connection of two parts that were not originally connected
200
Part of the stomach protrudes through an opening of the diaphragm into the chest cavity
What is hiatal hernia
200
Rebound tenderness at McBurney's point is a classic symptom
What is appendicitis
200
Antidepressants help relieve abdominal pain and spasm in this disorder
What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
200
A client had a resection of the small bowel due to obstruction. Two days postoperatively she complains of gas and abdominal distention. The nurse plans care for the client based on the knowledge that postoperative gas pain occurs as a result of:
A) hypermotility of the bowel.
B) impaired peristalsis.
C) nasogastric suctioning.
D) inflammation of the bowel at the site of the anastomosis.
What is B
300
Position for NGT insertion
What is high-fowlers
300
This test can be used to identify H. pylori
What is urea breath test
300
Intenstinal decompression serves this purpose
What is relieve abdominal distension, remove secretions to facilitate bowel rest
300
Three very small incisions are made to remove this an organ without a known purpose
What is laparoscopic appendectomy (lap appy)
300
A client is hospitalized for acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. The client reports 12 to 16 bloody stools per day with cramping abdominal pain. The nurse explains that the order by the physician to promote bowel rest and provide nutrition is for the client to:
A) have a nasogastric tube inserted.
B) receive total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for 2 weeks.
C) receive intravenous corticosteroids.
D) have nothing by mouth (NPO) for several days.
What is B
400
These dilated veins in the esophagus are high risk for bleeding
What is esophageal varices
400
Avoiding use of alcohol based mouthwash and soft lukewarm or cool food and liquids are important in this disorder
What is stomatitis
400
Gluten must be avoided in this disorder
What is celiac disease
400
A deficiency in this enzyme that helps digest milk sugar causes this disorder
What is lactose intolerance
400
The first priority for a nurse admitting a client with severe diarrhea is to:
A) prevent skin breakdown
B) assess client's fluid volume status
C) administer an antidiarrheal medication
D) obtain a thorough history
What is B
500
Heartburn that increases after meals and is aggravated by bending over or lying down is the primary symptom
What is GERD
500
Borborygmi are typically present in this disorder
What is gastroenteritis
500
This is an inflammation that is usually caused by a ruptured appendix or perforated gastric ulcer and can lead to septicemia
What is periotonitis
500
Polys are a precursor for this disease
What is colorectal cancer
500
When planning care for a client with gastrectomy, which of the following should the nurse include to prevent dumping syndrome?
A) diet low in protein and fats
B) taking a walk before each meal
C) eating three times per day
D) resting in a semirecumbent position after eating