GI quiz #1 questions well answered
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About which pancreatic functions will the nurse teach the client with a gastrointestinal (GA)
disorder? - ANS ✔✔Producing glucagon from the endocrine part of the organ
Secreting enzymes for digestion from the exocrine part of the organ
Producing enzymes that digest carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Beta cells producing insulin
What does the nurse expect when a client's parietal cells do not produce enough intrinsic
factor? - ANS ✔✔Development of pernicious anemia
When the nurse collects a clients gastrointestinal (GI) history, which substances are most likely
to be a risk factor for peptic ulcer disease or G.I. bleeding? - ANS ✔✔Caffeine
Aspirin
Alcohol
Ibuprofen
Based on the nurses knowledge of gastrointestinal (GI) changes that occur with age, for which
disorder in an older client with a nurse vigilantly monitor related to decrease peristalisis? - ANS
✔✔Constipation with possible impaction
For which finding does the nurse alert the healthcare provider immediately after assessing a
client abdomen? - ANS ✔✔Bulging, pulsating mass
Which findings will the nurse be sure to document after inspecting a clients abdomen during
assessment? - ANS ✔✔Overall asymmetry of the abdomen
, Discoloration or scarring
Abdominal distention in skin folds
Location and size of pressure injuries
For what priority information will the nurse asked next after client reports decreased appetite,
decreasing nutritional intake, and episodes of nausea over the past two months? - ANS
✔✔Unusual weight and weight loss
Which important information will the nurse gather with a client reports a change in bowel
habits? - ANS ✔✔Presence of abdominal distention or gas
Occurrence of diarrhea or constipation
Color and consistency of feces
Presence of bloody are tarry stools
What is the nurses best action when assessing a client two hours after abdominal surgery
reveals hypoactive bowel sounds? - ANS ✔✔Documenting the findings and continue to monitor
What type of bowel sounds wILL the nurse expect to auscultate when a client reports having
diarrhea for the past two days? - ANS ✔✔Increased loud and gurgling sounds
For which abdominal laboratory findings with the nurse monitor when providing care for a
client with acute pancreatitis? - ANS ✔✔Increased serum lipase
Increased serum amylase
When instructions with the nurse provide to a client with a gastrointestinal problem who is
scheduled for an abdominal x-ray? - ANS ✔✔"Wear a hospital gown and remove any jewelry or
belts."
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About which pancreatic functions will the nurse teach the client with a gastrointestinal (GA)
disorder? - ANS ✔✔Producing glucagon from the endocrine part of the organ
Secreting enzymes for digestion from the exocrine part of the organ
Producing enzymes that digest carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Beta cells producing insulin
What does the nurse expect when a client's parietal cells do not produce enough intrinsic
factor? - ANS ✔✔Development of pernicious anemia
When the nurse collects a clients gastrointestinal (GI) history, which substances are most likely
to be a risk factor for peptic ulcer disease or G.I. bleeding? - ANS ✔✔Caffeine
Aspirin
Alcohol
Ibuprofen
Based on the nurses knowledge of gastrointestinal (GI) changes that occur with age, for which
disorder in an older client with a nurse vigilantly monitor related to decrease peristalisis? - ANS
✔✔Constipation with possible impaction
For which finding does the nurse alert the healthcare provider immediately after assessing a
client abdomen? - ANS ✔✔Bulging, pulsating mass
Which findings will the nurse be sure to document after inspecting a clients abdomen during
assessment? - ANS ✔✔Overall asymmetry of the abdomen
, Discoloration or scarring
Abdominal distention in skin folds
Location and size of pressure injuries
For what priority information will the nurse asked next after client reports decreased appetite,
decreasing nutritional intake, and episodes of nausea over the past two months? - ANS
✔✔Unusual weight and weight loss
Which important information will the nurse gather with a client reports a change in bowel
habits? - ANS ✔✔Presence of abdominal distention or gas
Occurrence of diarrhea or constipation
Color and consistency of feces
Presence of bloody are tarry stools
What is the nurses best action when assessing a client two hours after abdominal surgery
reveals hypoactive bowel sounds? - ANS ✔✔Documenting the findings and continue to monitor
What type of bowel sounds wILL the nurse expect to auscultate when a client reports having
diarrhea for the past two days? - ANS ✔✔Increased loud and gurgling sounds
For which abdominal laboratory findings with the nurse monitor when providing care for a
client with acute pancreatitis? - ANS ✔✔Increased serum lipase
Increased serum amylase
When instructions with the nurse provide to a client with a gastrointestinal problem who is
scheduled for an abdominal x-ray? - ANS ✔✔"Wear a hospital gown and remove any jewelry or
belts."
