Upper GI - Test Bank full solved solution 2020
Chapter 42: Nursing Management: Upper Gastrointestinal Problems
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient with deep partial-thickness burns experiences severe pain as
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Upper GI - Test Bank full solved solution 2020
Chapter 42: Nursing Management: Upper Gastrointestinal Problems
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient with deep partial-thickness burns experiences severe pain associated with nausea during dressing changes. Which action will be most useful in decreasing the patient’s nausea?
a. The patient NPO for 2 hours before and after dressing changes.
b. Avoid performing dressing changes close to the patient’s mealtimes.
c. Administer the prescribed morphine sulfate before dressing changes.
d. Give the ordered prochlorperazine (Compazine) before dressing changes.
2. A patient who has been NPO during treatment for nausea and vomiting caused by gastric irritation is to start oral intake. Which of these should the nurse offer to the patient?
a. A glass of orange juice
b. A dish of lemon gelatin
c. A cup of coffee with cream
d. A bowl of hot chicken broth
3. A patient who is receiving chemotherapy develops a Candida albicans oral infection. The nurse will anticipate the need for
a. hydrogen peroxide rinses.
b. the use of antiviral agents.
c. referral to a dentist for professional tooth cleaning.
d. administration of nystatin (Mycostatin) oral tablets.
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4. When the nurse is assessing the mouth of a patient who uses smokeless tobacco for signs of oral cancer, which finding will be of most concern?
a. Bleeding during tooth brushing
b. Painful blisters at the border of the lips
c. Red, velvety patches on the buccal mucosa
d. White, curdlike plaques on the posterior tongue
5. To decrease the risk for cancers of the tongue and buccal mucosa, which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient who is seen for an annual physical exam in the outpatient clinic?
a. Avoid use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
b. Use sunscreen when outside even on cloudy days.
c. Complete antibiotics used to treat throat infections.
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