GI quiz Questions With All Correct Answers
A nurse is providing postoperative teaching about the management of
dumping syndrome to a client who had a partial gastrectomy. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Consume at least 4 oz. of fluid with meals
B. Take a short walk after each meal
C. Use honey to flavor foods such as cereal
D. Eat protein with each meal correct answer -D - Eat protein with each
meal
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome following
gastric bypass surgery 4 days ago. Which of the following recommendations
should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Avoid foods containing protein
B. Drink liquids during each meal
C. Eat foods that contain simple sugars
D. Maintain a supine position after meals correct answer -D - Maintain a
supine position after meals
A nurse is teaching a client with Barrett's esophagus who is scheduled to
undergo an esophagealgastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. This procedure is performed to measure the presence of acid in your
esophagus.
B. This procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus
works.
C. This procedure is performed while you are under general anesthesia.
D. This procedure can determine if you have colon caner. correct answer -
B - This procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus
works.
An EGD is useful in determining how well the lower part of your esophagus
works.
A:pH probe study, involves insertion of a specially designed probe into the
distal esophagus, is performed to monitor for the presence of acid in the
normally alkaline esophagus.
C:EGD is performed while the client receives moderate sedation.
D:Colonoscopy is performed to detect colon cancer
, A nurse is recommending dietary modifications for a client who has GERD.
The nurse should suggest eliminating which of the following foods from the
client's diet?
A. Oranges and Tomatoes
B. Carrots and bananas
C. Potatoes and Squash
D. Whole wheat and beans correct answer -A - Oranges and Tomatoes
(they are acidic)
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days post-op following a gastric bypass.
The nurse notes that bowel sounds are present. Which of the following should
the nurse provide at the initial feeding?
A. Vanilla pudding
B. Apple juice
C. Diet ginger ale
D. Clear liquids correct answer -D - clear liquids
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parental nutrition (TPN)
therapy and has just returned to the room following Phy Therapy. The nurse
notes that the infusion pump for the client's TPN is turned off. After restarting
the infusion pump, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the
following findings?
A. Hypertension
B. Excessive thirst
C. Fever
D. Diaphoresis correct answer -D - Diaphoresis
A: A client experiencing fluid volume overload will exhibit HTN.
B:A client experiencing hyperglycemia will exhibit thirst.
C:A client with an infection will have an increased temperature.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
(PEG) tube and is receiving intermittent feedings. Prior to initiating the
feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Flush the tube with water
B. Place the client in the semi-Fowler's position
C. Cleanse the skin around the tube site
D. Aspirate the tube for residual contents correct answer -B - Place the
client in Semi-Fowler's position
A nurse is providing postoperative teaching about the management of
dumping syndrome to a client who had a partial gastrectomy. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Consume at least 4 oz. of fluid with meals
B. Take a short walk after each meal
C. Use honey to flavor foods such as cereal
D. Eat protein with each meal correct answer -D - Eat protein with each
meal
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome following
gastric bypass surgery 4 days ago. Which of the following recommendations
should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Avoid foods containing protein
B. Drink liquids during each meal
C. Eat foods that contain simple sugars
D. Maintain a supine position after meals correct answer -D - Maintain a
supine position after meals
A nurse is teaching a client with Barrett's esophagus who is scheduled to
undergo an esophagealgastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. This procedure is performed to measure the presence of acid in your
esophagus.
B. This procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus
works.
C. This procedure is performed while you are under general anesthesia.
D. This procedure can determine if you have colon caner. correct answer -
B - This procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus
works.
An EGD is useful in determining how well the lower part of your esophagus
works.
A:pH probe study, involves insertion of a specially designed probe into the
distal esophagus, is performed to monitor for the presence of acid in the
normally alkaline esophagus.
C:EGD is performed while the client receives moderate sedation.
D:Colonoscopy is performed to detect colon cancer
, A nurse is recommending dietary modifications for a client who has GERD.
The nurse should suggest eliminating which of the following foods from the
client's diet?
A. Oranges and Tomatoes
B. Carrots and bananas
C. Potatoes and Squash
D. Whole wheat and beans correct answer -A - Oranges and Tomatoes
(they are acidic)
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days post-op following a gastric bypass.
The nurse notes that bowel sounds are present. Which of the following should
the nurse provide at the initial feeding?
A. Vanilla pudding
B. Apple juice
C. Diet ginger ale
D. Clear liquids correct answer -D - clear liquids
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parental nutrition (TPN)
therapy and has just returned to the room following Phy Therapy. The nurse
notes that the infusion pump for the client's TPN is turned off. After restarting
the infusion pump, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the
following findings?
A. Hypertension
B. Excessive thirst
C. Fever
D. Diaphoresis correct answer -D - Diaphoresis
A: A client experiencing fluid volume overload will exhibit HTN.
B:A client experiencing hyperglycemia will exhibit thirst.
C:A client with an infection will have an increased temperature.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
(PEG) tube and is receiving intermittent feedings. Prior to initiating the
feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Flush the tube with water
B. Place the client in the semi-Fowler's position
C. Cleanse the skin around the tube site
D. Aspirate the tube for residual contents correct answer -B - Place the
client in Semi-Fowler's position
