NUR 102 - QUIZ / EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

The nurse is reviewing with a client that people choose a vegetarian diet for a variety of reasons. The nurse is reviewing with a client the four types of vegetarian diets. Based on this information, which response by the client indicates a correct understanding of the foods eaten on vegan diet? "I can eat plant foods, dairy products, and eggs." "I can eat plant foods and no animal products." "I can eat plant foods, plus dairy products but no eggs." "I can eat plant foods, plus eggs but no dairy products."

"I can eat plant foods and no animal products."

A client arrives at a healthcare facility complaining that her daughter frequently sucks her thumb. The client wants to know about the adverse effect of thumb sucking. What would be the best response from the nurse to the client? A) "Thumb sucking in children may cause ulcers in the mouth." B) "Thumb sucking in children may lead to thrush." C) "Thumb sucking in children may cause permanent damage to the child's mouth structure." D) "Thumb sucking in children may lead to speech problems."

"Thumb sucking in children may cause permanent damage to the child's mouth structure."

Most digestive processes occur in the small intestine. The nurse is reviewing with a client who has had gastrointestinal surgery that these intestinal enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts, which promote and speed up chemical reactions. Based on this information, which enzyme would be the best response from the client about the enzymes that are responsible for facilitating the formation of proteins into amino acids? 1.Pepsin 2.Trypsin 3.Maltase 4.Lactose 2, 3 3, 4 1, 2 1, 4

1, 2

Proper assessment of a client's personal food preferences or aversions helps the nurse to adjust the client's diet without disregarding the client's traditional ethnic group's dietary beliefs. A nurse is assessing a client in a healthcare facility. The client states an intake of high amounts of salty foods. Based on this information, the nurse is aware that this predisposes this client to what possible medical diagnoses? Hypertension Atherosclerosis Cardiac disease Obesity 1, 2 3, 4 1, 3 2, 3

1, 3

A postsurgical client is anxious to start eating again. The nurse is reviewing the progression of diets to expect after surgery. What is the correct sequence of progression of diets following surgery? Clear liquid Soft diet Full liquid diet Regular diet 1, 3, 2, 4 3, 1, 2, 4 2, 1, 4, 3 4, 2, 1, 3

1, 3, 2, 4

The nurse is reviewing with a client the digestive pathway. The steps involved in the digestive pathway are in random order. The nurse asks the client to place them in the correct sequence. Which does the client say are the correct sequences of steps involved in the digestive pathway? The physical breakdown of food is accomplished by the process of mastication. The chemical breakdown of food occurs by the release of various enzymes. The process of churning the food takes place in the pylorus of the stomach. Absorption of the dissolved molecules occurs in the small intestine. The molecules are then taken into circulation. Dilution of the food entering the digestive tract is accomplished by water and various enzymes 4, 2, 5, 1, 3 1, 3, 2, 5, 4 3, 5, 2, 1, 4 2, 4, 3, 5, 1

1, 3, 2, 5, 4

A client is on dialysis and is on a protein-restricted diet. The client weighs 60 kg. Based on the client's weight, what is the amount of protein allowed on this client's diet? 12-16 g 36-48 g 48-60 g 24-32 g

36-48 g

A nurse is caring for a client with urine retention who has been catheterized. What is the maximum amount of urine that can be removed from the bladder? 1,000 to 1,250 mL 1,500 to 1,750 mL 1,250 to 1,500 mL 750 to 1,000 mL

750 to 1,000 mL

Which of the following clients would be most susceptible to experiencing ketoacidosis? A client with hypothyroidism A client with adrenal insufficiency A client with type II diabetes A client with type I diabetes

A client with type I diabetes

The nurse administering insulin to clients in a nursing home recognizes the signs of an insulin that is unusable. Which of the following insulins may be administered? Insulin from a bottle that is frosted over A prefilled syringe that is milky white A vial of insulin that has been shaken A vial with insulin that has settled

A prefilled syringe that is milky white

The client complains to the nurse about having continuous diarrhea. The nurse observes that the client has loose, watery, unformed stools. The nurse recognizes that several factors can contribute to diarrhea. Which factors contribute to a client's continuous diarrhea? 1. Chronic irritation of the colon 2. Food poisoning 3. Parasitic infection 4. Emotional state A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4

A) 1, 2, 3

A nurse is caring for a client with urine retention who has been catheterized. What is the maximum amount of urine that can be removed from the bladder? A) 750 to 1,000 mL B) 1,000 to 1,250 mL C) 1,250 to 1,500 mL D) 1,500 to 1,750 mL

A) 750 to 1,000 mL

When pouring a sterile solution from a bottle into a basin, which step should be followed by the nurse? A) Avoid touching the inside of the basin. B) Pour the solution quickly into the basin. C) Hold the bottle with its label facing downward. D) Place the bottle cap so that its inside is down.

A) Avoid touching the inside of the basin.

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. Which intervention is a primary nursing consideration in this situation? A) Checking electrolyte and glucose levels for changes B) Replacing fluids and adding sodium to the diet C) Teaching the client to count and limit carbohydrates D) Administering anticonvulsants to prevent seizures

A) Checking electrolyte and glucose levels for changes

A client with a family history of ulcerative colitis is to undergo a screening test for early detection of colon cancer. In what group is colon cancer more common? A) Clients who have frequent diarrhea B) Clients between the age of 30 and 35 C) Clients who consume a low-calorie diet D) Clients who show monilial patches on the tongue

A) Clients who have frequent diarrhea

When caring for a client with diabetic neuropathy, for which of the following signs should the nurse monitor the client? A) Lack of sensation B) Weight gain C) Temperature elevation D) Somnolence

A) Lack of sensation

A nurse is required to document certain information after catheterization. Which information must be documented by the nurse in the electronic medical record? A) Size and type of catheter inserted B) Adhesive tape used to anchor the tubing to the thigh C) The position of the client for catheter insertion D) The type of water-soluble lubricant used before insertion

A) Size and type of catheter inserted

The nurse monitoring clients for symptoms of renal failure knows that oliguria is common in the early phases of renal failure. How would the nurse describe this condition? A) Urinary output is <400 mL in a 24-hour period. B) Urinary output is >400 mL in a 24-hour period. C) Urinary output has stopped altogether. D) Urinary output is <100 mL/day.

A) Urinary output is <400 mL in a 24-hour period.

A nurse is changing the dry sterile dressing of a client after a colectomy. Which precaution should the nurse take when performing this procedure? A)Prepare strips of tape before beginning the procedure. B)Cleanse wound with alcohol or soap. C)Cleanse the wound from outside to center. D)Keep the wound as moist as possible.

A)Prepare strips of tape before beginning the procedure.

A nurse is caring for a client who needs assistance while eating. What therapeutic nursing intervention should the nurse perform to make this client comfortable during meals? Allow a family member to feed the client. Provide thick liquids to the client. Teach the client to locate the food on the plate. Describe the food to the client.

Allow a family member to feed the client.

A nurse is caring for a female client with anorexia nervosa. What would the nurse observe during the nursing assessment of the client? Alopecia Hypertension Rapid pulse Menorrhagia

Alopecia

A client has a few canker sores in her mouth. What nursing care measure should the nurse provide? Provide nasogastric tube feedings to let the mouth rest. Add iodized salt to the client's diet. Ask the client to chew a few nuts. Ask the client to apply a silver nitrate stick, as ordered.

Ask the client to apply a silver nitrate stick, as ordered.

A nurse educator is explaining to a group of nursing students the body's need for water and describing the functions of water. What would be essential information for the nurse to include about water in the group discussion with nursing students? An infant loses about 2.5 quarts of water per day by perspiring, urinating, and exhaling. With the exception of food, water is essential to life. 50% of an adult's body weight is water. Average adults need six to eight glasses of fluid per day.

Average adults need six to eight glasses of fluid per day.

A client has undergone a colostomy and is wearing an ostomy pouch at the beltline. What should the nurse include in the client education? Avoid swimming and taking a shower. Avoid lifting weights heavier than 10 pounds. Avoid drinking Gatorade and broth. Avoid lifting heavy weights for about 2 months.

Avoid lifting heavy weights for about 2 months.

What statement describes the function of the hypothalamus? A) The hypothalamus secretes hormones that are transported to target tissues through the circulatory system and directly into the blood stream. B) The hypothalamus secretes many hormones, which in turn control the release of hormones by the pituitary gland. C) The hypothalamus regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. D) The hypothalamus secretes hormones that mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system.

B

The nurse is preparing to complete a sterile procedure and has to put sterile gloves on for the procedure. What is the proper sequence of steps for putting on the sterile gloves on by the nurse? 1. Grasp the glove for the dominant hand using the nondominant hand, touching only the inside upper surface of the glove's cuff. 2. Open the outer package of the sterile gloves on a clean, dry, flat surface. 3. Insert the fingers of the sterile gloved hand between the cuff and the glove to put on the second glove. 4. Insert the dominant hand into the glove, placing the thumb and fingers in the appropriate openings. A) 1, 2, 3, 4 B) 2, 1, 4, 3 C) 3, 4, 2, 1 D) 4, 3, 1, 2

B) 2, 1, 4, 3

The nurse is caring for a client following a liver biopsy. Which postoperative intervention is recommended? A) Position the client on the left side. B) Apply pressure to the biopsied side for 4 to 6 hours. C) Take vital signs hourly for 24 hours. D) Observe the client for signs of dehydration.

B) Apply pressure to the biopsied side for 4 to 6 hours.

A student nurse has placed a sterile gown and sterile gloves on to complete a sterile procedure. The student nurse has to wait while the nurse educator finishes putting on the sterile gown and sterile gloves. While waiting for the faculty member to complete this procedure, where is the best place for the student nurse to place gloved hands? A) Between the neck and nipples B) Between the nipples and waist C) Between the waist and hips D) Between the nips and knees

B) Between the nipples and waist

The nurse is reviewing the organs and functions of the urinary system with a client who is to have bladder surgery. What information should the nurse give to the client about the function of the urethra? A) Excretes wastes from the blood, balances body fluids, and forms urine B) Conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body for elimination C) Serves as a reservoir for urine D) Conducts urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder

B) Conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body for elimination

The nurse is caring for an elderly client in a nursing home who has a urinary diversion in which the ureters are brought to the abdominal wall as a stoma. This is known as what type of diversion? A) Ileal conduit urinary diversion B) Cutaneous ureterostomy C) Continent cutaneous diversion D) Neobladder to urethra diversion

B) Cutaneous ureterostomy

A postoperative elderly female client is prescribed morphine to control pain related to knee replacement. The medication causes the client to be confused and agitated with attempts to get out of bed on her own. Restraints are ordered, which cause the client to be incontinent. What type of incontinence is this client experiencing? A) True incontinence B) Iatrogenic incontinence C) Stress incontinence D) Urge incontinence

B) Iatrogenic incontinence

What information is accurate regarding peripheral parenteral nutrition? A) Used when the gastrointestinal tract is functioning improperly B) Infused directly into the blood circulation C) Surgically placed into the central vein to allow the concentrated solution to be diffused quickly into circulation D) Infusions must be hypotonic or isotonic to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance

B) Infused directly into the blood circulation

Which element deficiency should the nurse identify in the client diagnosed with a goiter? A) Iron B) Iodine C) Potassium D) Sodium

B) Iodine

A client has been diagnosed with a functional obstruction of the intestine. Which type of obstructions is the most likely diagnosis? A) Volvulus B) Paralytic ileus C) Stenosis D) Intussusception

B) Paralytic ileus

A 40-year-old client has an episode of vomiting. On observation of the vomitus, yellowish-green color was noticed. What is the most likely cause of this finding? A) Forcing back of intestinal contents B) Presence of bile pigments and salts C) Bleeding in the lower digestive tract D) Bleeding inside the stomach

B) Presence of bile pigments and salts

A mother has just delivered her first baby and asks the nurse about routines at home. Based on this question, what information should the nurse teach the new mother about establishing routines with an infant? A) Routines contribute to a baby's ability to thrive. B) Routines establish trust along with learning to expect. C) Routines promote bonding between mother and infant. D) Routines help the child adjust to toilet training.

B) Routines establish trust along with learning to expect.

A nurse is caring for a client with renal calculi. What measure should the nurse employ for this client? A) Encourage the client to drink at least 1 liter of fluids daily. B) Strain all urine through a piece of gauze, cheesecloth, or strainer. C) Ask the client to try to avoid ambulating, if possible. D) Encourage the client to consume plenty of dairy products.

B) Strain all urine through a piece of gauze, cheesecloth, or strainer.

What is the rationale for the nurse inflating the balloon of the catheter with water before the insertion? A) To help keep the catheter in place in the urinary bladder B) To detect any leaks or a nonfunctioning balloon C) To help the catheter's advancement into the urethra D) To flush and clean the urinary catheter before use

B) To detect any leaks or a nonfunctioning balloon

The nurse is educating the family regarding normal behavior for their 2-year-old daughter. Why is it important for the nurse to understand normal behavior in a child? A) To promote bonding between the child and family B) To distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior C) To encourage peer cooperation, interaction, and sharing D) To suggest the type of schooling required for the child

B) To distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior

A 25-year-old client with symptoms of excessive thirst and an increase in urine is diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. For which of the following client's hormone levels should the nurse monitor? A) Thyroxine B) Vasopressin C) Insulin D) Glucagon

B) Vasopressin

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, children from ages 2 to 7 are in the preoperational major level of cognitive development. The nurse is collecting data from parents of a 4-year-old child. Which would be an appropriate example given by the parents to the nurse of children in the preoperational stage? A) Comparing how fast a ball and a block fall from the same height B) Wishing the dog would quit eating their blocks and now feeling responsible because the dog has ran away C) Understanding how differently shaped figures fit together into an idealistic world D) Showing parents that they can ride a bicycle all by themselves

B) Wishing the dog would quit eating their blocks and now feeling responsible because the dog has ran away

The nurse is assessing a client's wound on admission to the healthcare facility. The client has a loss of epidermis with damage into the dermis that appears as a shallow crater/blister with red/pink wound bed and no sloughing on the right hip. Based on this information, what stage pressure ulcer should the nurse document in the electronic medical record? A) Stage 1 B) Stage 2 C) Stage 3 D) Stage 4

B) Stage 2

What should the nurse include in the diet of a client diagnosed with a peptic ulcer? A) Fresh fruits B) Milk C) Popcorn D) Coffee

B-MILK

The nurse is opening a sterile package on the work area. Which flap on the sterile package is opened last? Right side flap Outermost top flap Bottom flap Left side flap

Bottom flap

Which of the following clients would the nurse monitor for stomatitis? A) A client with diabetes B) A client with kidney failure C) A client undergoing a bone marrow transplant D) A client with emphysema

C) A client undergoing a bone marrow transplant

As part of routine data collection, a nurse is required to observe the characteristics of urine of assigned clients. Which observation would be the most accurate to document in the electronic medical record regarding the characteristics of a client's urine? A) Light amber-colored urine is seen in the case of dehydration. B) Strong ammonia-like odor is normal in freshly voided urine. C) Change in the normal color of urine may be caused by medications. D) Orange-brown colored urine is seen in the case of overhydration.

C) Change in the normal color of urine may be caused by medications.

A mother tells the nurse that her child has been able to recognize a quart of milk whether it is in the milk container or poured into a plastic jug as the same amount. Based on this information that the nurse collected about the child's current cognitive development, this skill most likely is an example of what concrete operation characteristic of Piaget's theory of cognitive development? A) Reversibility B) Seriation C) Conservation of matter D) Complex problem solving

C) Conservation of matter

A 45-year-old diabetic client has to void urine more often than usual. However, the volume of urine is not increased. Based on this information, what term should the nurse use to describe the client's condition in the electronic medication record? A) Incontinence B) Dysuria C) Frequency D) Polyuria

C) Frequency

What hormone aids the transport of glucose into cells and decreases blood glucose levels? A) Testosterone B) Cortisol C) Insulin D) Thyroid hormone

C) Insulin

Growth and development, which is considered a single process, continues throughout childhood and into adulthood. Most children are able to perform certain tasks at about the same age, although normal variations exist. A mother asks the nurse what is the first solid food that can be given to the infant. Based on the fact that most children are able to perform certain tasks at about the same age, what would be the best food for the nurse to tell the mother to introduce first to the infant? A) Eggs B) Citrus fruits C) Iron-fortified cereal D) Finely minced meat

C) Iron-fortified cereal

What statement provides accurate information regarding the administration of oral medications and resulting dietary considerations? A) Medications should be taken with bland diet for easier absorption. B) Oral medications should always be taken with water C) Some medications have reactions when taken with certain foods. D) Certain food preferences may affect medication absorption.

C) Some medications have reactions when taken with certain foods.

What is the function of vasopressin? A) Stimulates growth and secretion of ovarian follicles B) Stimulates the uterus to contract C) Stimulates contraction of blood vessels D) Stimulates growth in body tissues

C) Stimulates contraction of blood vessels

Although each family is unique, families share five universal characteristics. Which are included in the characteristics of families? 1. A family is a large social system. 2. A family performs certain basic functions. 3. A family has structure. 4. A family has universal cultural values and rules. 5. A family moves through stages in its life cycle. A)1, 2, 3 B)1, 2, 4 C)2, 3, 5 D)3, 4, 5

C)2, 3, 5

A mother tells the nurse that her child has been able to recognize a quart of milk whether it is in the milk container or poured into a plastic jug as the same amount. Based on this information that the nurse collected about the child's current cognitive development, this skill most likely is an example of what concrete operation characteristic of Piaget's theory of cognitive development? A)Reversibility B)Seriation C)Conservation of matter D)Complex problem solving

C)Conservation of matter

A teenage client who is paralyzed from the neck down following a skiing accident is placed on a special mattress to prevent skin breakdown. Which factor contributes to skin breakdown? A)Age B)High caloric intake C)Immobility D)Normal hydration level

C)Immobility

A nurse is assessing the wound in the left arm of a client. The wound, caused by a motor vehicle accident, has torn, ragged edges. How should the nurse document the wound in the electronic medical record? A)Incision B)Abrasion C)Laceration D)Puncture

C)Laceration

A nurse is caring for a child who is a victim of family violence. During data collection, the nurse realizes that the father of the child was himself a victim of child abuse. Which factor is the primary influence on a person's parenting style? A)Families in the neighborhood B)Lectures on parenting C)Person's own upbringing D)Books on parenting

C)Person's own upbringing

A client is diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism associated with osteomalacia. When caring for this client, the nurse should monitor the level of which mineral? Calcium Magnesium Potassium Sodium

Calcium

A nurse caring for a 60-year-old client with hypertrophy of the prostate gland is required to remove the retention catheter that was inserted to relieve urinary retention. Which step should the nurse follow when removing the catheter? Client should be asked to hold breath during the procedure. Retention catheter should be cut and removed. Catheter balloon should be completely deflated. Client should be placed in side-lying position.

Catheter balloon should be completely deflated.

Major hormones are released by the anterior, middle, and posterior divisions of the pituitary gland that have widespread effects on the body. Which is the best explanation of an action of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland to the client by the nurse? Promotes water reabsorption in kidney tubules Controls bone and tissue growth Increases skin and hair pigmentation Raises blood pressure

Controls bone and tissue growth

According to Erikson's theory, at each stage of development, a significant person or group exerts a lasting influence on the ongoing development of the child. The student nurse is preparing a short report for a postclinical conference during the pediatric rotation. The student nurse is doing a case study report on the assigned child and family for which she cared during the clinical experience. The family consists of an infant, school-aged child, teenager, mother, and father. What individuals in this family exert the most lasting influence on the ongoing development of the infant? 1. School-aged child 2. Teenager 3. Mother 4. Father A) 1, 2 B) 2, 3 C) 2, 4 D) 3, 4

D) 3, 4

The nurse is reviewing the chemical difference between plasma, glomerular filtrate, and urine with a group of nursing students. What does the nurse tell the students are the components included in glomerular filtrate? 1. Blood cells 2. Protein 3. Glucose 4. Urea A) 1, 2 B) 1, 4 C) 2, 3 D) 3, 4

D) 3, 4

Following identification of a mass by imaging studies, a client undergoes a needle biopsy of the kidney for a specific diagnosis. Which of the following is a nursing consideration for this procedure? A) Prepare the client for general anesthesia. B) Place the client in a side-lying position. C) Place a soft pillow under the client's abdomen. D) Apply pressure to the site to minimize bleeding.

D) Apply pressure to the site to minimize bleeding.

There are characteristics and a normal sequence of human growth and development. The nurse sees a 2-month-old child in the pediatrician's office. This is the first child for a new mother. One day after the child was born, the mother asks the nurse to describe what the expectations are for the child during the first 3 months. Based on the mother's question to the nurse, what would be the best explanation by the nurse about the major level of cognitive development for a 2-month-old child? A) Develop preferred sleeping position and cry to signal needs B) Laugh, squeal, look at objects for several seconds and reach for and grasp objects C) Smile, babble, follow lights, and react to sounds D) Develop social smile, respond to pleasurable interactions such as looking at the mother's face

D) Develop social smile, respond to pleasurable interactions such as looking at the mother's face

The nurse is providing nutrition for a postoperative client who has a normally functioning GI tract. Which of the following would be the best form of nutrition for this client? A) Total parenteral nutrition B) Hyperalimentation C) Parenteral nutrition D) Enteral nutrition

D) Enteral nutrition

A nurse is caring for a female client with recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI). What measure should the nurse employ with this client? A) Instruct the client to take a bath with mild soap. B) Tell the client to take vitamin D tablets daily. C) Instruct the client to wipe the perineal area from back to front. D) Instruct the client to void before and after intercourse.

D) Instruct the client to void before and after intercourse.

A nurse is preparing to administer a parenteral medication to a client. Which technique is appropriate for the procedure? A) Clean technique B) Disinfection C) Medical asepsis D) Surgical asepsis

D) Surgical asepsis

The nurse helps a client to overcome stress and pressure. A nurse is caring for a client with stress; the client has lost an arm after a motorcycle accident. What issue is most important in relation to the family should the nurse consider when caring for this client? A) How the accident will impact the client's ability to meet personal fulfillment B) Depletion of current financial resources C) How will the children be affected by the client's inability to care for them? D) Who will assist in changing the client's bandage until the arm is healed and no infection is present?

D) Who will assist in changing the client's bandage until the arm is healed and no infection is present?

According to Erikson's theory, at each stage of development, a significant person or group exerts a lasting influence on the ongoing development of the child. The student nurse is preparing a short report for a postclinical conference during the pediatric rotation. The student nurse is doing a case study report on the assigned child and family for which she cared during the clinical experience. The family consists of an infant, school-aged child, teenager, mother, and father. What individuals in this family exert the most lasting influence on the ongoing development of the infant? 1. School-aged child 2. Teenager 3. Mother 4. Father A)1, 2 B)2, 3 C)2, 4 D)3, 4

D)3, 4

A nurse caring for elderly clients in an assisted living facility is required to educate clients on the effects of aging on the endocrine system. When caring for elderly clients, the nurse identifies which factor is a result of aging on the endocrine system? Decrease in metabolic rate Wakefulness at night Decrease in voluntary movements More susceptible to heat stroke

Decrease in metabolic rate

A nurse is caring for a client with protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM). What effect of PCM should the nurse monitor for in the client? Delayed wound healing Inflamed mucous membranes of mouth Elevated heart and pulse rate Appearance of lesions on the skin

Delayed wound healing

A nurse is caring for a client who is on a full liquid diet with nutritional supplements for a week. What side effects of these supplements should the nurse monitor in the client? Diarrhea Obesity Nausea Dizziness

Diarrhea

A nurse is caring for a 60-year-old client who has recently undergone a thyroidectomy. Which of the following postoperative complications is most critical for the nurse to monitor when caring for this client? Peripheral edema Difficulty in breathing Bradycardia Fever

Difficulty in breathing

The nurse is providing nutrition for a postoperative client who has a normally functioning GI tract. Which of the following would be the best form of nutrition for this client? Parenteral nutrition Hyperalimentation Total parenteral nutrition Enteral nutrition

Enteral nutrition

A nurse is preparing a client with severe gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) for a test to determine the extent of damage caused by the disorder. Which of the following tests would be ordered for this client? Colonoscopy Cholecystogram Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Lower GI series

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. Which of the following is a side effect of this tumor? Seizures Blindness Extreme hypertension Electrolyte imbalances

Extreme hypertension

A nurse is caring for a client with spastic colitis. What sign and symptom should be reported to the physician for further evaluation? Diarrhea Flatulence Abdominal pain Fever

Fever

The nurse is educating a couple who has had difficulty with conception. The client asks about which hormone is responsible for the production of eggs. Which hormone is the best response to the client by the nurse? Luteinizing hormone (LH) Melanocyte-stimulating hormone Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH)

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

The physician has ordered an endoscopic procedure for a client to directly visualize the stomach and duodenum for tumors. Does the nurse know which test would most likely be scheduled? Sigmoidoscopy Colonoscopy Esophagoscopy Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy

A morbidly obese client has hepatitis. What measure should the nurse undertake when caring for the client? Have the client wear rubber-soled shoes Suggest high intensity exercise on alternate days Keep the head of the bed parallel to the floor Encourage intake of large amounts of water

Have the client wear rubber-soled shoes

The nurse is preparing a client who is experiencing rectal bleeding for an occult blood test. Which of the following tests is the most inexpensive and simplest test used to detect occult blood in the stool? HemoQuant stool test Culture and sensitivity study Hematest Albumin test

Hematest

The nurse is explaining to the nursing students the relationship between "releasing" hormones and "inhibiting" hormones. What is the best answer by the nursing students of which part of the body is responsible for releasing hormones that either inhibit release or promote the release of other hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary? Hypothalamus Endocrine glands Parathyroid gland Adrenal medulla

Hypothalamus

A nurse is assessing a client who complains of a burning sensation in the chest. Assessment reveals heartburn. What may have led to the development of heartburn? Partial relaxation of the pyloric sphincter Improper relaxation of the internal anal sphincter Inadequate closure of lower esophageal sphincter Impaired closure of the ileocecal valve

Inadequate closure of lower esophageal sphincter

A nurse is caring for a client who is bedridden. To establish a bladder routine, what should the nurse encourage the client to do? Perform mild exercises Eat a low-calorie diet Decrease protein intake Increase fluid intake

Increase fluid intake

A nurse is caring for a client with a 5-month-old baby. Which is a benefit of breastfeeding that the nurse should highlight when educating the client? It decreases the risk of hepatic disorders. It decreases the risk of Crohn's disease. It decreases the chances of the baby being anemic. It decreases the incidence of renal problems.

It decreases the risk of Crohn's disease.

A nurse is assigned to care for a client who has a diet high in sodium. What information should the nurse provide to the client regarding the consequences of a high-sodium diet? It increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It increases cholesterol levels in the body. It causes enlargement of the thyroid gland. It increases the risk of developing osteoporosis.

It increases the risk of developing osteoporosis.

When caring for a client with diabetic neuropathy, for which of the following signs should the nurse monitor the client? Lack of sensation Temperature elevation Weight gain Somnolence

Lack of sensation

The nurse is reviewing the categories of metabolism with a client who has recently had gastrointestinal surgery of the stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, and liver for cancer. Based on this information, which is the proper organ the client would say demonstrates a proper understanding of the organ that is vital to metabolism for digestion in the body? Liver Pancreas Gallbladder Stomach

Liver

To be able to provide optimal care to clients with problems involving digestion, a nurse needs to understand the functions performed by various organs of the digestive system. What is a function of the pancreas that the nurse needs to know to help explain the pathology of the pancreas to a client? Stores glucose as glycogen Stores fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, K) and iron Secretes the hormones insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin into the bloodstream Forms vitamin A; stores vitamin B complex

Secretes the hormones insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin into the bloodstream

A client is taking glucocorticoids. Which is a significant finding that a nurse should monitor when caring for this client? Change in the body's rate or metabolism Low sugar level in the blood Small rise in temperature Increase in blood volume

Small rise in temperature

The nurse is teaching a client how to recognize the symptoms of a hypoglycemic reaction. Which of the following is a symptom of this condition? Sweating Dry skin Flushed Hot skin

Sweating

A nurse is carefully completing handwashing, including careful cleaning of fingernails. Which technique is appropriate for the procedure? Disinfection Sterile technique Surgical asepsis Medical asepsis

Medical asepsis

A nurse is instructing a 25-year-old diabetic client regarding preventive foot care measures to be followed. Which of the following information should be included in client teaching? Massage between the toes with a good quality lotion. Use heating pads and hot water bags to increase the circulation. Avoid any kind of physical exercise to prevent injury. Place lamb's wool between overlapping toes to prevent irritation.

Place lamb's wool between overlapping toes to prevent irritation.

The nurse is teaching the parents of a juvenile diagnosed with type 1 diabetes the three "polys" of diabetes symptoms. Which of the following describes excessive hunger? Polycythemia Polydipsia Polyphagia Polyuria

Polyphagia

A client is going to have intestinal surgery for cancer. The nurse is reviewing the anatomy and physiology of the large intestine. Based on this information, which part of the colon absorbs about 80% of the body's water to help prevent dehydration? Small intestine Distal colon Proximal colon Large intestine

Proximal colon

The nurse is reviewing fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins and their main functions and food sources with a group of postoperative bariatric clients. The nurse reviews with the clients the various B complex vitamins and what their functions are in the body. What is the role of niacin that the nurse should review with the clients? Growth, cell metabolism, appetite, and neurologic functioning Release of energy from carbohydrate, fat, and protein Folate metabolism and blood cell formation Synthesis of DNA and RNA, and formation of red and white blood cells

Release of energy from carbohydrate, fat, and protein

Ethnic and religious factors may play an important part in food acceptance, especially during illness. A nurse is caring for a Jewish client who follows a kosher diet. Based on this information, what can the nurse anticipate is the answer the client will provide about what foods are allowed during the treatment of the illness in the healthcare facility? Ritually slaughtered pork Ritually slaughtered beef Ritually slaughtered rabbit Ritually slaughtered shellfish

Ritually slaughtered beef

A client is undergoing tests to confirm a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. What test would be ordered for this client? TRH stimulation test TSH stimulation test Thyroid suppression test Thyroid scan

Thyroid scan

A client has been prescribed GoLYTELY before a barium study. What instruction should the nurse provide to this client regarding its method of use? Mix the solution thoroughly before drinking. Eat high-fiber foods the evening before the procedure. Drink the solution in the evening and again in the morning. Drink the solution along with a glass of warm milk.

Mix the solution thoroughly before drinking.

A nurse is caring for a client who has lactose intolerance. Based on this information, what supplementation should the nurse include in client teaching as a suggestion to add in the diet of this client? Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin A Vitamin C

Vitamin D