Chapter 17
D.
A patient who develops pernicious anemia after gastric surgery needs supplemental A. protein B. Iron C. folic acid D. Vitamin B12
B.
A patient with dumping syndrome asks why it is so important to avoid sugars and sweets. What is the nurses best response? A. sugars and sweets provide empty cals, so they should be limited in everyones diet. B. sugars draw water into the intestines and cause cramping and diarrhea. C. sugar makes blood glucose levels inc; hyperglycemia is a complication of dumping syndrome. D. avoiding sugars and sweets help ensure that they will not displace the intake of protein, which you need for healing.
C.
GERD is common when? A. right after eating B. in babies only C. 1-4 hours after eating D. when sleeping
D.
The best dessert for a patient with GERD A. chocolate cake B. peppermint ice cream C. cheesecake D. applesauce
B.
The nurse knows her instructions have been effective when the patient with dumping syndrome verbalizes she should... A. avoid lying down after eating. B. drink liquids between, not with meals C. eat simple sugars in place of starches D. avoid protein
A.
The patient asks if coffee is bad for his peptic ulcer. Which of the following would be the nurses best response? A. coffee doesnt cause ulcers, and drinking it probably doesnt interfere with ulcer healing. You may try to eliminate it from your diet to see what impact it has on your diet. B. both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee can cause ulcers and interfere with ulcer healing. You should eliminate both from your diet. C. You need to eliminate caffeinated coffee from your diet, but it is safe to drink decaffeinated coffee. D. You can drink all the coffee you want, it does not effect ulcers.
C.
What is the difference between anorexia and anorexia nervosa? A. anorexia is the psychological disorder B. anorexia nervosa is just the latin term for anorexia C. anorexia is a lack of appetite D. there is no difference
C.
When a patient is diagnosed with delayed gastric emptying which requires a low fiber diet, what are they diagnosed with? A. peptic ulcer B. GERD C. Gastroparesis D. Gastrectomy
B.
Which of the following is an appropriate breakfast for a patient on a level one dysphagia diet? A. poached eggs B. cream of wheat C. granola with milk D. toast cut into small pieces
C.
Which of the following snacks would be best for a patient who wants to eat who has nausea? A. Cheese B. Peanuts C. Banana D. Milkshake
A.
Which statement indicates the patient needs further instruction about GERD? A. I know a bland diet will help prevent the heartburn I get after eating. B. Lying down after eating can make GERD symptoms worse. C. High-fat meals can make GERD symptoms worse. D. Losing excess weight can help prevent symptoms of GERD.
A.
a patient comes in and complains of an inability to swallow without much effort. what is the diagnosis? A. dysphagia B. sclerosis C. sepsis D. GERD
A. and B.
what are some good preventative measures for peptic ulcer disease? select all that apply. A. avoid liquid w/ meals B. avoid eating 2 hours before bed C. avoid alcohol D. drug therapy
D.
what are the three swallowing phases in order A. oral, esophageal, pharyngeal B. pharyngeal, oral, esophageal C. esophageal, pharyngeal, oral D. oral, pharyngeal, esophageal
D.
what is the difference between duodenal and gastric ulcer pain? A. duodenal is short term gastric is long term B. duodenal is caused by alcohol C. duodenal is long term gastric is short term D. duodenal is relieved by eating gastric is aggravated by eating
B.
what is the main cause of peptic ulcer disease? A. sepsis B. h pylori infection C. cancer D. smoking
D.
what is the term for vomiting everything we put in our system? A. nausea B. explosive vomit C. no specific term D. intractable vomit