Chapter 17, Nutrition for Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal

Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 6th Edition by Susan G. Dudek

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Chapter 17, Nutrition for Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. You are releasing a patient with dysphagia. What is one thing you can teach the patient to aid in maximizing oral intake as safely as possible?
  A) Serve food and liquids hot.
  B) Encourage liquids with meals.
  C) Discourage consumption of alcohol.
  D) Encourage the patient to rest after meals.

 

 

2. Your patient with dysphagia is filling out their menu for the following day. What would be a good choice for breakfast for this patient?
  A) Peanut butter on toast
  B) Pecan waffles
  C) Bananas
  D) Scrambled eggs

 

 

3. You are caring for a patient who was admitted for intractable nausea and vomiting that has now been controlled. The physician has ordered the diet to be advanced as tolerated. Of the following foods, what is the best choice for this patient?
  A) Ice cream
  B) Cream soup
  C) Dry toast
  D) Peanut butter and crackers

 

 

4. The relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter allows an abnormal reflux of gastric contents back into the esophagus. Lower esophageal sphincter pressure is decreased by a variety of foods including which of the following? (Mark all that apply.)
  A) Chocolate ice cream
  B) Cola
  C) Peppermint candy
  D) Orange juice
  E) Mashed potatoes

 

 

5. Ulcers in the stomach and duodenum are referred to as peptic ulcers. What is the leading cause of peptic ulcers?
  A) Alcohol
  B) Spicy foods
  C) Nonsteroidal antiinflammatories
  D) H. pylori infection

 

Answer Key

 

1. C
2. D
3. C
4. A, B, C
5. D

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