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2022
Question 1 of 30
A patient admitted for nausea reports odynophagia and feeling like food is stuck in
his throat. What question should the nurse ask first?
<p>A patient admitted for nausea reports odynophagia and feeling like food is stuck
in his throat. What question should the nurse ask <b>first</b>?</p>
"Do you have a lot of
flatulence?" "Do you have
any dental cavities?"
"Have you lost 20 pounds or more recently?"
"Have you ever had a feeling like water in the back of your throat with no
taste?"
Question 2 of 30
The nurse is caring for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who
presents with retrosternal burning. What term does the nurse use to document this
symptom?
<p>The nurse is caring for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
who presents with retrosternal burning. What term does the nurse use to document
NURSE MED SURG EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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this symptom?</p>
Globus
Pyrosis
Halitosis
Water
brash
Rationale
Retrosternal pain, one of the symptoms of GERD, is also
referred to as pyrosis. Globus is a feeling of something getting
stuck in the back of throat. Halitosis refers to foul breath, and
water brash refers to hypersalivation. Globus and water brash are
usually observed in GERD, whereas halitosis is seen with hiatal
hernia.
p. 1088
Question 3 of 30
The nurse is assessing a patient who reports nausea, indigestion, and heartburn.
Upon reviewing the patient's lab results, the nurse observes the patient's electrolyte
levels are normal. Which condition does the nurse most expect the patient to
have?
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<p>The nurse is assessing a patient who reports nausea, indigestion, and heartburn.
Upon reviewing the patient's lab results, the nurse observes the patient's electrolyte
levels are normal. Which condition does the nurse <b>most</b> expect the patient
to have?</p>
Anorexia
Depression
Hypothyroidi
sm
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Rationale
A patient with frequent indigestion, nausea, and heartburn is
showing symptoms indicative of gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD); OSA is associated with GERD. Anorexia is an eating
disorder that is characterized by low weight and a fear of
gaining weight. Because patients with anorexia do not have
healthy diets, they are susceptible to symptoms of nausea,
indigestion, and heartburn, but an anorexic patient's electrolytes
would not be normal. Depression is associated with gastric
ulcers but not dyspepsia or heartburn. Hypothyroidism may
cause headache and weight gain.
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TestTaking Tip: Identifying content and what is being asked about
that content is critical to your choosing the correct response. Be
alert for words in the stem of the item that are the same or
similar in nature to those in one or two of the options .
Question 4 of 30
A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports onset of midsternal
chest pain radiating to the left arm. What is the correct priority action by the
nurse?
<p>A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports onset of
midsternal chest pain radiating to the left arm. What is the correct
<b>priority</b> action by the nurse?</p>
Reassure the patient that this is a common symptom of
GERD Report this symptom to the provider so the cause
can be determined Administer pain medications if ordered
and continue to evaluate pain Elevate the head of the
patient's bed to 30 degrees to minimize reflux
Rationale
While chest pain that mimics angina is a common symptom of
GERD, the chest pain should be carefully evaluated to rule out a
NURSE MED SURG EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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Question 1 of 30
A patient admitted for nausea reports odynophagia and feeling like food is stuck in
his throat. What question should the nurse ask first?
<p>A patient admitted for nausea reports odynophagia and feeling like food is stuck
in his throat. What question should the nurse ask <b>first</b>?</p>
"Do you have a lot of
flatulence?" "Do you have
any dental cavities?"
"Have you lost 20 pounds or more recently?"
"Have you ever had a feeling like water in the back of your throat with no
taste?"
Question 2 of 30
The nurse is caring for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who
presents with retrosternal burning. What term does the nurse use to document this
symptom?
<p>The nurse is caring for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
who presents with retrosternal burning. What term does the nurse use to document
NURSE MED SURG EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS BEST GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
2022
,NURSE MED SURG EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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2022
this symptom?</p>
Globus
Pyrosis
Halitosis
Water
brash
Rationale
Retrosternal pain, one of the symptoms of GERD, is also
referred to as pyrosis. Globus is a feeling of something getting
stuck in the back of throat. Halitosis refers to foul breath, and
water brash refers to hypersalivation. Globus and water brash are
usually observed in GERD, whereas halitosis is seen with hiatal
hernia.
p. 1088
Question 3 of 30
The nurse is assessing a patient who reports nausea, indigestion, and heartburn.
Upon reviewing the patient's lab results, the nurse observes the patient's electrolyte
levels are normal. Which condition does the nurse most expect the patient to
have?
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ANSWERS BEST GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
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,NURSE MED SURG EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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2022
<p>The nurse is assessing a patient who reports nausea, indigestion, and heartburn.
Upon reviewing the patient's lab results, the nurse observes the patient's electrolyte
levels are normal. Which condition does the nurse <b>most</b> expect the patient
to have?</p>
Anorexia
Depression
Hypothyroidi
sm
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Rationale
A patient with frequent indigestion, nausea, and heartburn is
showing symptoms indicative of gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD); OSA is associated with GERD. Anorexia is an eating
disorder that is characterized by low weight and a fear of
gaining weight. Because patients with anorexia do not have
healthy diets, they are susceptible to symptoms of nausea,
indigestion, and heartburn, but an anorexic patient's electrolytes
would not be normal. Depression is associated with gastric
ulcers but not dyspepsia or heartburn. Hypothyroidism may
cause headache and weight gain.
NURSE MED SURG EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS BEST GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
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TestTaking Tip: Identifying content and what is being asked about
that content is critical to your choosing the correct response. Be
alert for words in the stem of the item that are the same or
similar in nature to those in one or two of the options .
Question 4 of 30
A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports onset of midsternal
chest pain radiating to the left arm. What is the correct priority action by the
nurse?
<p>A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports onset of
midsternal chest pain radiating to the left arm. What is the correct
<b>priority</b> action by the nurse?</p>
Reassure the patient that this is a common symptom of
GERD Report this symptom to the provider so the cause
can be determined Administer pain medications if ordered
and continue to evaluate pain Elevate the head of the
patient's bed to 30 degrees to minimize reflux
Rationale
While chest pain that mimics angina is a common symptom of
GERD, the chest pain should be carefully evaluated to rule out a
NURSE MED SURG EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS BEST GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
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