NCLEX Gastrointestinal Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NCLEX - Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Tests What is the purpose of a stomach/esophagus endoscopy? What preparation is needed for a stomach/esophagus endoscopy? What post-test nursing care should be done. - Answer>> Purpose: to visualize esophagus and/or stomach by means of a lighted, flexible fiber optic tube introduced through the mouth to the stomach to determine the presence of ulcerations, tumors, or to obtain tissues or fluid samples.

Gastrointestinal Disorders NCLEX Exam 2024 questions with Answers The health care provider schedules a patient for a colonoscopy. In preparing him for this procedure, you explain that: a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort b. the procedure takes only about six minutes c. he may have a liquid breakfast before the procedure d. he can go back to work as soon as the procedure is over - Answer>> a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort

NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1. A patient tells you that her urine is starting to look discolored. If you believe this change is due to medication, which of the following patient’s medication does not cause urine discoloration? 1. Sulfasalazine 2. Levodopa 3. Phenolphthalein 4. Aspirin 2. You are responsible for reviewing the nursing unit’s refrigerator. If you found the following drug in the refrigerator it should be removed from the refrigerator’s contents? 1. Corgard 2. Humulin ...

NCLEX Exam Practice Questions for 2024 1. Prioritization Several questions on the NCLEX will ask you to evaluate and make decisions about your care environment, patient safety, and priorities for care. For example, here’s a question about management of care: After receiving a report from the night nurse, which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST? • A 31-year-old woman refusing sucralfate before breakfast • A 40-year-old man with left-sided weakness asking for assistanc...

NCLEX Gastrointestinal 2024 Exam Questions with Answers A patient's vomitus is dark brown and has a coffee-ground appearance. the nurse recognizes that this emsis is charactristic of: a. stomach bleeding b. an intestinal obstruction c. bile reflux d. active bleeding of lower esophagus - Answer>> a. stomach bleeding A patient who has been vomiting for several days from an unknown cause is admitted to hospital. the nurse anticipates collaborative care to include:

NCLEX Practice Questions Saunders -Gastrointestinal System with Answers and Rationale The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? 1. Notify the health care provider (HCP). 2. Admi...

NCLEX - Pediatrics Gastrointestinal 2024 Exam Questions with well Explained Answers A mother of an infant diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease asks the nurse about the disorder. The nurse plans to base the response on which information? 1.It is a complete small intestinal obstruction. 2.It is a congenital aganglionosis or megacolon. 3.It is a severe inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. 4.It is a condition that causes the pyloric valve to remain open. 2.It is a congenital agangl...

Med Surg Gastrointestinal 2024 NCLEX Exam Questions with Answers and Rationale The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? Notify the health care provider (HCP). Administer the presc...

NCLEX Gastrointestinal A patient suspected of diverticulitis is admitted to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. The nurse explains to a student nurse that the classic triad of signs and symptoms are: LLQ pain, fever, leukocytosis. RUQ pain, bloody stool, diarrhea. RLQ pain, diarrhea, nausea. LUQ pain, bloody stool, fever. - • The classic symptoms of diverticulitis are fever, LLQ pain, and leukocytosis. • Other symptoms include constipation or diarrhea, occult blood i...

NCLEX Gastrointestinal Questions A patient's vomitus is dark brown and has a coffee-ground appearance. the nurse recognizes that this emsis is charactristic of: a. stomach bleeding b. an intestinal obstruction c. bile reflux d. active bleeding of lower esophagus - a. stomach bleeding A patient who has been vomiting for several days from an unknown cause is admitted to hospital. the nurse anticipates collaborative care to include: a. oral admin of broth and tea b. admin of parent...