NURS Chapter 37 Flashcards
A person has gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which nursing measure should you question?
a. Person will wear loose clothing
b. Supine position after meals
c. Person will have small meals
d. No smoking or alcohol
B
A person with gastroesophageal reflux disease has the following food choices. Which is best for the person?
a. Baked chicken
b. Pasta with tomato sauce
c. Pizza
d. Salad with orange slices
A
A person is vomiting. How should you position the person?
a. Supine
b. Prone
c. Semi-Fowler
d. With the head turned to the side
D
Vomiting is dangerous because of
a. Aspiration
b. Diverticular disease
c. Fluid loss
d. Jaundice
A
Vomitus looks like coffee grounds. You need to report this at once because it signals
a. Bleeding
b. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
c. Gallstones
d. A ruptured pouch
A
A person has diverticular disease. You will likely assist the nurse with
a. Preventing diarrhea
b. Giving antibiotics
c. Giving enemas
d. Preventing constipation
D
Gallbladder attacks usually occur
a. On awakening
b. During a fast
c. After a fatty meal
d. When the person is lying down
C
Which is not a sign of gallstones?
a. Jaundice
b. Pain under the right shoulder
c. Clay-colored stools
d. Hoarseness and choking sensation
D
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the
a. Gallbladder
b. Liver
c. Pancreas
d. Stomach
B
Hepatitis A is spread by
a. Needle sharing
b. IV drug use
c. Contaminated blood
d. The fecal-oral route
D
Hepatitis requires
a. Sterile gloves
b. Double-bagging
c. Standard Precautions
d. Masks, gowns, and goggles
C
Which is a common cause of cirrhosis?
a. Alcohol abuse
b. Diabetes
c. Gallstones
d. GERD
A
A person has cirrhosis. Which measure should you question?
a. Measure I&O
b. Weigh the person daily
c. Use warm water with baking soda for bathing
d. Encourage fluids
D
A person has hypothyroidism. Which is false?
a. It is an autoimmune disease
b. The thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones
c. The person likely has a rapid, irregular heartbeat
d. Tiredness and fatigue are common
C
Which is not a sign of diabetes?
a. Increased urine production
b. Weight gain
c. Hunger
d. Increased thirst
B
A person with diabetes needs the following except
a. Exercise
b. Good foot care
c. A sodium-controlled diet
d. Healthy eating
C
A person with diabetes is vomiting after a meal. The person is at risk for
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Hyperglycemia
c. Jaundice
d. Bleeding
A
A person has diabetes. Blood glucose is monitored daily or
a. 2 or 3 times a day
b. 3 or 4 times a day
c. 4 or 5 times a day
d. 5 or 6 times a day
B
