Introduction To Medical Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition by Linton
Introduction To Medical Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition by Linton
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Chapter 40: Lower Digestive Tract Disorders
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | Capsule camera |
| b. | Fiberoptic light probe |
| c. | Rigid lighted tubes |
| d. | Flat plate |
ANS: A
The capsule camera is swallowed and transmits information about the small bowel to a receiver on a belt around the patient’s waist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 823 OBJ: 1
TOP: Endoscopy KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
| a. | Eat only whole grains. |
| b. | Take small bites and chew well. |
| c. | Include dietary fiber in at least two meals per day. |
| d. | Drink herbal teas and low-calorie cola drinks. |
ANS: B
Taking small bites, chewing food well, and eating slowly will reduce some of the discomfort associated with IBS. Caffeine and high-fiber foods should be avoided.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 839 OBJ: 3 | 4
TOP: IBS KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
| a. | Immediately take the specimens to the laboratory to be tested for parasites and ova. |
| b. | Take the specimens to the laboratory to be tested for culture and sensitivity and leave them for later pickup. |
| c. | Take the specimens to the refrigerator to be tested later for parasites and ova. |
| d. | Leave the specimens in a warm place until convenient time to deliver to the laboratory. |
ANS: A
Parasite and ova specimens should be immediately taken to the laboratory while the parasites are still alive. Specimens for evaluating pathogenic organisms should be kept cool.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 823 OBJ: 1
TOP: Care of Stool Specimens KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
| a. | Edema of lower legs and feet |
| b. | Hypotension and fatigue |
| c. | Hypertension and hunger |
| d. | Metabolic alkalosis |
ANS: B
Diarrhea of long-standing duration will cause dehydration and fatigue with accompanying hypotension. The patient will most likely be in metabolic acidosis as a result of the loss of the essentially basic bowel contents.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 829 OBJ: 3
TOP: Diarrhea KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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