The nurse must teach proper food handling to clients to avoid this disorder
What is gastroenteritis?
100
High in protein and fats, lower in carbohydrates. No liquids with food.
What type of diet would you recommend for a dumping syndrome client?
100
Your patient is having a paracenetesis and this is the preferred position.
What is sitting upright in a chair?
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) Take tablets with water to protect kidneys.
B) Dilute the medication with water.
C) Drink the medication through a straw.
D) Swish the medication throughout the mouth and spit out the excess.
What is D?
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
This position slows the digestive process after eating
What does the reclining or recumbent position do for clients with dumping syndrome?
200
You should instruct your patient to do this before a paracentesis procedure to avoid complications.
What is empty the bladder?
200
The nurse is caring for patients who are to have the following procedures. Which person will require a bowel preparation? The person who is scheduled for a(an)
A. Upper gastrointestinal series.
B. Colonoscopy
C. Upper endoscopy studies
D. Ultrasound
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
These medications have interesting side effects that turn the tongue and stool black.
What is bismuth compounds?
300
These three areas are being examined: esophagus, stomach and duodenum in this test.
What is esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
300
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been vomiting for several days. Which should the LPN report to the charge nurse immediately?
A. The patient vomits 150 ml of yellowish liquid.
B. The patient complains of muscle weakness.
C. The patient consumes 6 ounces of ginger ale.
D. The patient's urine output is 500 ml in 8 hours.
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
This is a rigid, board-like abdomen
What is an acute abdomen?
400
EXHALE...This test helps detect a bacterial infection.
What is urea breath test?
400
The first priority for a nurse admitting a client with severe diarrhea is to:
A) Prevent skin breakdown
B) Obtain a thorough history
C) Assess client's fluid volume status
D) Administer an antidiarrheal medication
What is C?
500
Heartburn that increases after meals and is aggravated by bending over or lying down is the primary symptom
What is GERD?
500
Sucralfate 1 gram po qid is ordered for a person who has a peptic ulcer. The nurse know not to schedule ANY other medications for this amount of time.
What is two hours?
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
Prior to a CT scan with contrast, this is the MOST important nursing consideration.
What is assessing for allergies?
500
A patient has a nasogastric tube inserted. How should the nurse determine that the nasogastric tube is in the proper position?
A) Inject air into the tube while listening with a
stethoscope over the stomach.
B) Send the patient to x-ray.
C) Aspirate the contents and check the pH.
D) Put the end of the tube in a glass of water and
observe for bubbles.