Nursing Elites

1. Rob is a 46 y.o. admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of Hepatitis B. He’s jaundiced and reports weakness. Which intervention will you include in his care?

• A. Regular exercise.
• B. A low-protein diet.
• C. Allow patient to select his meals.
• D. Rest period after small, frequent meals.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: For a patient with hepatitis B who is jaundiced and reports weakness, providing rest periods after small, frequent meals is important.

2. Which of the following tests should be administered to a client suspected of having diverticulosis?

• A. Abdominal ultrasound
• B. Barium enema
• C. Barium swallow
• D. Gastroscopy

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A barium enema is a diagnostic test used to visualize the colon and can help diagnose diverticulosis.

3. The client with a colostomy has an order for irrigation of the colostomy. The nurse uses which solution for the irrigation?

• A. Distilled water
• B. Tap water
• C. Sterile water
• D. Lactated Ringer’s

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct solution to use for the irrigation of a colostomy is warm tap water or saline solution. If tap water is not suitable for drinking, bottled water can be used. Distilled water, sterile water, and Lactated Ringer’s are not appropriate solutions for colostomy irrigation. Distilled water lacks essential minerals, sterile water may not provide adequate cleaning, and Lactated Ringer’s is not indicated for this procedure.

4. Which area of the alimentary canal is the most common location for Crohn’s disease?

• A. Ascending colon
• B. Descending colon
• C. Sigmoid colon
• D. Terminal ileum

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The terminal ileum is the most common location for Crohn's disease.

5. A client with suspected gastric cancer undergoes an endoscopy of the stomach. Which of the following assessments made after the procedure would indicate the development of a potential complication?

• A. The client complains of a sore throat
• B. The client displays signs of sedation
• C. The client experiences a sudden increase in temperature
• D. The client demonstrates a lack of appetite

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A sudden increase in temperature after an endoscopy can indicate a potential complication, such as perforation.

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