UPDATED PHARMACOLOGY CONNECTIONS TO NURSING PRACTICE 4TH EDITION TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 ALREADY PASSED

1) The nurse is aware that the alimentary canal extends from the: 1. esophagus to the small intestine. 2. stomach to the large intestine. 3. mouth to the anus. 4. mouth to the liver. Answer: 3 Explanation: The GI tract is a long, continuous, hollow tube that extends from the mouth to the anus. Page Ref: 1075 Cognitive Level: Remembering Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation Standards: QSEN Competencies: III.A.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes | AACN Essential Competencies: III.1 Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research | NLN Competencies: Knowledge and Science: Integration of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment Learning Outcome: 58-1 Describe the major anatomic structures of the digestive system. 2) Which assessment finding would indicate to the nurse that a client's gastrointestinal tract is functioning adequately? 1. Peristaltic waves seen upon inspection of the abdomen NURSINGTB.COM 2. Lack of a bowel movement for several days 3. Hypoactive bowel sounds in all four quadrants of the abdomen 4. Active bowel sounds in all four quadrants of the abdomen Answer: 4 Explanation: Active bowel sounds are an indication of peristaltic waves and adequate functioning of the GI tract. Page Ref: 1076 Cognitive Level: Applying Client Need/Sub: Safe Effective Care Environment: Management of Care Standards: QSEN Competencies: III.A.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes | AACN Essential Competencies: III.1 Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research | NLN Competencies: Knowledge and Science: Integration of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment Learning Outcome: 58-1 Describe the major anatomic structures of the digestive system. 3) The nurse is performing a head-to-toe assessment of a client and would expect to palpate the liver in which quadrant? 1. Right lower quadrant 2. Left upper quadrant 3. Right upper quadrant 4. Left lower quadrant Answer: 3 lOMoAR cPSD| Explanation: The liver is anatomically positioned in the right costal border. Page Ref: 1078 Cognitive Level: Applying Client Need/Sub: Safe Effective Care Environment: Management of Care Standards: QSEN Competencies: III.A.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes | AACN Essential Competencies: III.1 Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research | NLN Competencies: Knowledge and Science: Integration of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation Learning Outcome: 58-1 Describe the major anatomic structures of the digestive system. 4) A client is scheduled to undergo gastric bypass surgery. Which structures does the nurse include in a discussion about accessory organs of digestion? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Salivary glands 2. Liver NURSINGTB.COM 3. Stomach 4. Gallbladder 5. Pancreas Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5 Explanation: The salivary glands are considered an accessory organ of digestion. The liver is an accessory organ of digestion. The gallbladder is an accessory organ of digestion. The pancreas is an accessory organ of digestion. Page Ref: 1075 Cognitive Level: Applying Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation Standards: QSEN Competencies: III.A.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes | AACN Essential Competencies: III.1 Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research | NLN Competencies: Knowledge and Science: Integration of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation Learning Outcome: 58-1 Describe the major anatomic structures of the digestive system. 5) In some clients, ingestion bypasses the mouth and delivers nutrients directly into the stomach or small intestine. An example of this would be the client with: 1. a Salem sump feeding tube. 2. total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via central venous catheter. 3. partial parenteral nutrition (PPN) via intravenous catheter. 4. an ileostomy. Answer: 1 Explanation: A Salem sump tube delivers food to the stomach, bypassing the mouth. Page Ref: 1076 lOMoAR cPSD| Cognitive Level: Analyzing Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation Standards: QSEN Competencies: III.A.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes | AACN Essential Competencies: III.1 Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research | NLN Competencies: Knowledge and Science: Integration of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment Learning Outcome: 58-2 Outline the steps in the process of digestion. 6) The nurse is aware that which structure does not secrete digestive enzymes? 1. Esophagus 2. Small intestine 3. Salivary glands 4. Stomach Answer: 1 NURSINGTB.COM Explanation: The esophagus does not secrete digestive enzymes. Page Ref: 1076 Cognitive Level: Remembering Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation Standards: QSEN Competencies: III.A.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes | AACN Essential Competencies: III.1 Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research | NLN Competencies: Knowledge and Science: Integration of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment Learning Outcome: 58-2 Outline the steps in the process of digestion. 7) The nurse is caring for a client with liver damage. Which process by the liver might be impaired? 1. Production of bile 2. Storage of bile 3. Secretion of insulin 4. Secretion of somatostatin Answer: 1 Explanation: The liver makes bile. Page Ref: 1078 Cognitive Level: Analyzing Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation Standards: QSEN Competencies: III.A.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes | AACN Essential Competencies: III.1 Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research | NLN Competencies: Knowledge and Science: Integration of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment Learning Outcome: 58-2 Outline the steps in the process of digestion.