Upper GI Bleeding and Peptic Ulcer Quiz

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Upper GI Bleeding and Peptic Ulcer Quiz

Test your knowledge on the assessment and management of upper GI bleeding and the understanding of peptic ulcers with our informative quiz. This quiz is designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their understanding and clinical skills.

Key topics covered include:

Diagnostic tests for upper GI bleeding
Risk factors for peptic ulcers
Post-operative care after gastrectomy
Patient education on GI health

8 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CaringNurse123

Which diagnostic test would be used first to evaluate a client with upper GI bleeding?

A.Endoscopy

B.Upper GI series

C.Hemoglobin (Hb) levels and hematocrit (HCT)

D.Arteriography

Nurse Hannah is teaching a group of middle-aged men about peptic ulcers. When discussing risk factors for peptic ulcers, the nurse should mention:

A.a sedentary lifestyle and smoking.

B.a history of hemorrhoids and smoking

C.alcohol abuse and a history of acute renal failure

D.alcohol abuse and smoking

The nurse is caring for a female client with active upper GI bleeding. What is the appropriate diet for this client during the first 24 hours after admission?

A.Regular diet

B.Skim milk

C.Nothing by mouth

D.Clear liquids

A male client with extreme weakness, pallor, weak peripheral pulses, and disorientation is admitted to the emergency department. His wife reports that he has been “spitting up blood.” A Mallory-Weiss tear is suspected, and the nurse begins taking a client history from the client’s wife. The question by the nurse that demonstrates her understanding of Mallory-Weiss tearing is:

A.“Tell me about your husband’s alcohol usage.”

B.“Is your husband being treated for tuberculosis?”

C.“Has your husband recently fallen or injured his chest?”

D.“Describe spices and condiments your husband uses on food.”

While a female client is being prepared for discharge, the nasogastric (NG) feeding tube becomes cloggeD. To remedy this problem and teach the client’s family how to deal with it at home, what should the nurse do?

A.Irrigate the tube with cola

B.Advance the tube into the intestine

C.Apply intermittent suction to the tube

D.Withdraw the obstruction with a 30-ml syringe

A male client undergoes total gastrectomy. Several hours after surgery, the nurse notes that the client’s nasogastric (NG) tube has stopped draining. How should the nurse respond?

A.Reposition the tube

B.Notify the physician

C.Irrigate the tube

D.Increase the suction level

The nurse is monitoring a client with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer, which assessment finding would most likely indicate perforation of the ulcer

A.Bradycardia

B.Numbness in the legs

C.Nausea and vomiting

D. Arigid, boardlike abdomen

Upper GI Bleeding and Peptic Ulcer Quiz

Upper GI Bleeding and Peptic Ulcer Quiz

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