NURSING 102 EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The nurse is reviewing with a client the digestive pathway. The steps involved in
the digestive
... [Show More] pathway are in random order. The nurse asks the client to place
them in the correct sequence. Which does the client say are the correct
sequences of steps involved in the digestive pathway?
1. The physical breakdown of food is accomplished by the process of mastication.
2. The chemical breakdown of food occurs by the release of various enzymes.
3. The process of churning the food takes place in the pylorus of the stomach.
4. Absorption of the dissolved molecules occurs in the small intestine. The
molecules are then taken into circulation.
5. Dilution of the food entering the digestive tract is accomplished by water and
various enzymes - 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
A nurse is caring for a 60-year-old client who has recently undergone a
thyroidectomy. Which of the following postoperative complications is most critical
for the nurse to monitor when caring for this client? - Difficulty in breathing
The nurse is teaching the parents of a juvenile diagnosed with type 1 diabetes the
three "polys" of diabetes symptoms. Which of the following describes excessive
hunger? - Polyphagia
A nurse is caring for a client with protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM). What effect
of PCM should the nurse monitor for in the client? - Delayed wound healing
The physician has ordered an endoscopic procedure for a client to directly
visualize the stomach and duodenum for tumors. Does the nurse know which test
would most likely be scheduled? - Gastroscopy
A nurse is caring for a client who is bedridden. To establish a bladder routine,
what should the nurse encourage the client to do? - Increase fluid intake
The nurse is explaining to the nursing students the relationship between
"releasing" hormones and "inhibiting" hormones. What is the best answer by the
nursing students of which part of the body is responsible for releasing hormones
that either inhibit release or promote the release of other hormones from the
anterior lobe of the pituitary? - Hypothalamus
A postsurgical client is anxious to start eating again. The nurse is reviewing the
progression of diets to expect after surgery. What is the correct sequence of
progression of diets following surgery?
1.Clear liquid
2. Soft diet
3. Full liquid diet
4. Regular diet - 1, 3, 2, 4
A nurse is caring for a client who has lactose intolerance. Based on this
information, what supplementation should the nurse include in client teaching as a
suggestion to add in the diet of this client? -Vitamin D
A client is undergoing tests to confirm a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. What test
would be ordered for this client? - Thyroid scan
A nurse is caring for a female client with anorexia nervosa. What would the nurse
observe during the nursing assessment of the client? - Alopecia
The nurse administering insulin to clients in a nursing home recognizes the signs
of an insulin that is unusable. Which of the following insulins may be administered?
- A prefilled syringe that is milky white
A nurse is assigned to care for a client who has a diet high in sodium. What
information should the nurse provide to the client regarding the consequences of
a high-sodium diet? - It increases the risk of developing osteoporosis.
A client is on dialysis and is on a protein-restricted diet. The client weighs 60 kg.
Based on the client's weight, what is the amount of protein allowed on this client's
diet? - 36-48 g
A client has been prescribed GoLYTELY before a barium study. What instruction
should the nurse provide to this client regarding its method of use? - Mix the
solution thoroughly before drinking
A client has a few canker sores in her mouth. What nursing care measure should
the nurse provide? - Ask the client to apply a silver nitrate stick, as ordered.
To be able to provide optimal care to clients with problems involving digestion, a
nurse needs to understand the functions performed by various organs of the
digestive system. What is a function of the pancreas that the nurse needs to know
to help explain the pathology of the pancreas to a client? - Secretes the hormones
insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin into the bloodstream
A nurse is caring for a client with spastic colitis. What sign and symptom should
be reported to the physician for further evaluation? - Fever
Which of the following clients would be most susceptible to experiencing
ketoacidosis? - A client with type I diabetes [Show Less]