Quiz 9

Question 1

EGD

Answer 1

Teach the patient to remain NPO for 6 to 8 hours before the procedure.

Question 2

GERD

Answer 2

Drinking fluids, taking antacids, or maintaining an upright posture usually provides prompt relief.

Question 3

Hiatal hernia

Answer 3

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF)

Question 4

Peptic ulcer disease

Answer 4

nurse will assess patient for dark/tarry stools

Question 5

Colon resection

Answer 5

Nurse will provide education on colostomy care post surgery

Question 6

Colostomy

Answer 6

Nurse will assess the color and integrity of the stoma frequently

Question 7

Mechanical Obstruction

Answer 7

nurse will assess for mid-abdominal pain or cramping.

Question 8

Non-mechanical obstruction

Answer 8

nurse will prepare patient for nasogastric decompression

Question 9

Strangulated obstruction

Answer 9

nurse will assess for major blood loss into the intestine and the peritoneum

Question 10

Appendicitis

Answer 10

nurse will assess for pain RLQ between the anterior iliac crest and the umbilicus

Question 11

Crohn’s disease

Answer 11

nurse will assess patient for weight loss and psychosocial needs

Question 12

Diverticulosis

Answer 12

Nurse will ask about intermittent pain in the left lower quadrant and a history of constipation

Question 13

Diverticulitis

Answer 13

Nurse will educate patient about avoiding all fiber when symptoms of diverticulitis are present

Question 14

Peritonitis

Answer 14

Nurse will assess for cardinal signs of peritonitis are abdominal pain,tenderness, and distention

Question 15

Ulcerative colitis

Answer 15

nurse will assess of patient had 10-20 liquid, bloody stools per day

Question 16

Cholecystitis

Answer 16

Nurse will prepare patient for an US of the right upper quadrant

Question 17

Steatorrhea

Answer 17

Nurse will assess cholecystitis patients for fatty stools