GI Questions- With All Correct Answers
A client is diagnosed with Crohn's disease, and parenteral vitamins are
prescribed. The client asks why the vitamins have to be given intravenously
(IV) rather than by mouth. What rationales for this route should the nurse
include in a response to the question? (Select all that apply.)
1.More rapid action results.
2.They are ineffective orally.
3.They decrease colon irritability.
4.Intestinal absorption may be inadequate.
5.Allergic responses are less likely to occur correct answer -1.More rapid
action results.
2.They are ineffective orally.
4.Intestinal absorption may be inadequate.
A nurse is assisting a health care provider to perform a sigmoidoscopy. In
which position should the nurse place the client for this procedure?
1.Sims
2.Prone
3.Lithotomy
4.Knee-chest correct answer -4.Knee-chest
A nurse is caring for a client who had surgery for cancer of the pancreas.
Which nutrients are most influenced by the effects of this surgery?
1.Proteins and grains
2.Vitamins and minerals
3.Fluids and electrolytes
4.Fats and carbohydrates correct answer -4.Fats and carbohydrates
A client with cholecystitis is placed on a low fat, high protein diet. What
nutrient should the nurse teach the client is included with this diet?
1.Skim milk
2.Boiled beef
3.Poached eggs
A client is diagnosed with Crohn's disease, and parenteral vitamins are
prescribed. The client asks why the vitamins have to be given intravenously
(IV) rather than by mouth. What rationales for this route should the nurse
include in a response to the question? (Select all that apply.)
1.More rapid action results.
2.They are ineffective orally.
3.They decrease colon irritability.
4.Intestinal absorption may be inadequate.
5.Allergic responses are less likely to occur correct answer -1.More rapid
action results.
2.They are ineffective orally.
4.Intestinal absorption may be inadequate.
A nurse is assisting a health care provider to perform a sigmoidoscopy. In
which position should the nurse place the client for this procedure?
1.Sims
2.Prone
3.Lithotomy
4.Knee-chest correct answer -4.Knee-chest
A nurse is caring for a client who had surgery for cancer of the pancreas.
Which nutrients are most influenced by the effects of this surgery?
1.Proteins and grains
2.Vitamins and minerals
3.Fluids and electrolytes
4.Fats and carbohydrates correct answer -4.Fats and carbohydrates
A client with cholecystitis is placed on a low fat, high protein diet. What
nutrient should the nurse teach the client is included with this diet?
1.Skim milk
2.Boiled beef
3.Poached eggs
