Question 35 (1 point)
A patient could require a nasogastric tube for which of thefollowing reasons? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Question 35 options:
Medication administration |
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Gastric decompression |
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Instill feedings |
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Diagnostic testing |
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Remove toxins |
Question 36 (1 point)
A lipase inhibitor would be used for an obese patient. What isthe mechanism of action for a lipase inhibitor?
Question 36 options:
Give a feeling of fullness |
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Prohibit intestines to break down fats |
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Treat nausea |
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Correct nutritional deficiencies |
Question 37 (1 point)
A patient presents with several broken teeth, ill-fittingdentures, and excessive bad breath. Which word describes badbreath?
Question 37 options:
Conjunctivae |
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Aphthous Stomatitis |
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Stomatitis |
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Halitosis |
Question 38 (1 point)
Hepatitis infection could lead to liver failure. Whichsupportive care would be the best action to monitor for liverfailure?
Question 38 options:
Monitor for lower extremity edema |
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Auscultate lung sounds |
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Monitor laboratory tests |
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Assess peripheral pulses |
Question 39 (1 point)
A patient with liver failure presents with a prolongedprothrombin time of 23.3 seconds. Which statement is most importantfor the nurse to emphasize with the patient?
Question 39 options:
“We will increase your Warfarin dose thin your blood.” |
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“If you start bleeding, you may not have ability to stop.” |
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“You may begin to notice a yellowish discoloration on yourskin’s surface.” |
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“You may feel pain behind your right shoulder blade.” |
Question 40 (1 point)
Which of the following are contraindications for enemaadministration? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Question 40 options:
Rectal surgery |
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Bleeding hemorrhoids |
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Rectal fissures |
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Nausea |
Question 41 (1 point)
Select the appropriate response for the CHEAP acronym pertainingto cirrhosis. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Question 41 options:
Portal hypertension |
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Clotting deficiencies |
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Constipation |
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Hepatorenal syndrome |
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Encephalopathy |
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Ascites |
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Pruitis |
Question 42 (1 point)
A patient is being worked up for cholecystitis. Which accuratelydescribes the Murphy’s sign?
Question 42 options:
When pushing on the abdomen, pain is worse upon release |
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When taking a deep breath, there is pain in the RUQ |
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When dorsal flexion produces pain in the calf |
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When the skin blanches with pressure |
Question 43 (1 point)
Which intervention should be included in the plan of care for an80-year-old with slowed gastric motility?
Question 43 options:
Increase dairy products |
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Decrease fluid intake |
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Decrease ambulation |
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Increase fiber intake |
Question 44 (1 point)
A patient has a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suctionfollowing a bowel obstruction. Which data is important to collectas part of her assessment with the registered nurse?
Question 44 options:
Edema |
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Output |
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Bowel sounds |
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Pulse |
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Pain |