Question 28 (1 point)
A student nurse asks how the hepatic portal circulation differsfrom that of normal blood flow. Which statement accurately reflectsthe system process of hepatic portal circulation?
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“The hepatic vein drains the blood from the abdominal organsinto the liver before it’s returned to the heart for pumpingthroughout the body.” |
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“Blood from the periphery is returned to the liver before it isoxygenated.” |
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“The hepatic artery drains the blood from the abdominal organsinto the liver before it’s returned to the heart for pumpingthroughout the body.” |
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“Oxygenated blood travels to the liver then out to theperipheral extremities.” |
Question 29 (1 point)
The patient reports upper right quadrant pain with radiation tothe shoulder blade. The nurse recognizes this to be symptomatic ofwhich disease process?
Question 29 options:
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Cirrhosis |
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Renal failure |
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Cholecystitis |
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Appendicitis |
Question 30 (1 point)
A new nurse hired at a long-term care facility inquires as tohow aging effects the GI system of the residents. Which events areincluded in the change? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Question 30 options:
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Constipation |
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Hemorrhoids |
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Increased peristalsis |
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Decreased sense of taste |
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Increased indigestion |
Question 31 (1 point)
A patient asks why measuring his abdominal girth is important.Which statement by the nurse correctly answers the patient’squestion?
Question 31 options:
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“Abdominal girth will reflect appropriate nutritionalintake.” |
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“Abdominal girth will measure fluid or gas build-up.” |
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“Abdominal girth will show us how much weight you havelost.” |
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“Abdominal girth will indicate if your incision has becomeinfected.” |
Question 32 (1 point)
A patient presents with parasites in the stool. This nurseexplains the cause of this to be
Question 32 options:
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bleeding |
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infection |
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bilirubin |
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obstruction |
Question 33 (1 point)
A patient is preparing for a barium swallow test. Which portionof the gastrointestinal tract is being evaluated?
Question 33 options:
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Lower GI tract |
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Upper GI tract |
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Hepatobiliary duct |
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Pyloric sphincter |
Question 34 (1 point)
The nurse is preparing to administer a tap water enema to thepatient. Which step was done incorrectly by the nurse?
Question 34 options:
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Enema is prepared with cool water |
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Commode is available at the bedside |
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Patient is positioned left lateral |
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Water soluble lubricant used on the tubing end |
