Deck 46: Digestive and Endocrine Disorders

Question 1

A pouch that bulges outward through a weak spot in the colon is called a:

A) Colon pouch
B) Colostomy
C) Diverticulum
D) Hernia

Answer 1

Diverticulum

Question 2

Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth is:

A) Jaundice
B) Vomitus
C) Diverticulitis
D) Gastric reflux

Answer 2

Vomitus

Question 3

A person has vomited.You need to:

A) Test the vomitus for sugar and blood
B) Measure the amount of vomitus
C) Leave the vomitus in the room until the nurse observes it
D) Change all linens

Answer 3

Measure the amount of vomitus

Question 4

Which means high blood sugar?

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Paraglycemia
D) Quadraglycemia

Question 5

Bile is stored in the:

A) Liver
B) Stomach
C) Colon
D) Gallbladder

Question 6

A person has vomited.Which will promote comfort?

A) Oral hygiene
B) Turning and repositioning
C) Semi-Fowler's position
D) Assisting with elimination

Question 7

Another word for vomitus is:

A) Jaundice
B) GERD
C) Emesis
D) Gastric reflux

Question 8

Which is a risk factor for GERD?

A) Being underweight
B) Milk
C) Pregnancy
D) Eating small meals

Question 9

Hepatitis A is spread by:

A) Airborne droplets
B) Blood
C) The fecal-oral route
D) Direct contact

Question 10

Hepatitis B,C,and D are spread by:

A) Airborne droplets
B) Contaminated blood
C) The fecal-oral route
D) Direct contact

Question 11

Which means low blood sugar?

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Paraglycemia
D) Quadraglycemia

Question 12

A resident is vomiting.You need to do which of the following?

A) Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
B) Offer the person a carbonated beverage.
C) Prevent aspiration by lying the person flat on his bed.
D) Dispose of vomitus immediately in the trash can.

Question 13

Hepatitis is:

A) A stomach disorder
B) Inflammation of the gallbladder
C) Inflammation of the liver
D) A bloodborne pathogen

Question 14

Which is a sign or symptom of gallstones?

A) Steady pain in the upper abdomen
B) Diarrhea
C) Pallor
D) Confusion

Question 15

Which is a risk factor for diverticulosis?

A) Being over 60 years old
B) A high-fiber diet
C) Diarrhea
D) Being overweight

Question 16

This is a disease in which stomach contents flow back from the stomach and into the esophagus.

A) Diabetes
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
D) Diverticulitis

Question 17

The most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)is:

A) Heartburn
B) Flatulence
C) Fever
D) Diarrhea

Question 18

Jaundice means :

A) Blood in the stool
B) Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes
C) Inflammation of the liver
D) Light-colored stools

Question 19

The most common treatment for gallstones is:

A) Surgical removal of the gallbladder
B) Drugs
C) Diet change
D) Ultrasound

Question 20

Which is a sign of hepatitis?

A) Bloody urine
B) Dark-colored bowel movements
C) Jaundice
D) Sputum containing pus

Question 21

In diabetes,the body lacks or is unable to use:

A) Estrogen
B) Testosterone
C) Insulin
D) Protein and carbohydrates

Question 22

If not corrected,hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia can lead to:

A) A heart attack
B) Renal failure
C) Blindness
D) Death

Question 23

Which are common signs or symptoms of diabetes?

A) Increased thirst and urination
B) Hypotension and anorexia
C) Circulatory disorders
D) Blindness and renal failure

Question 24

Which type of diabetes is most common in children?

A) Type 1
B) Type 2
C) Gestational
D) Situational

Question 25

What type of diabetes is more common in older persons?

A) Type 1
B) Type 2
C) Gestational
D) Situational

Question 26

A resident has diabetes.The person's care plan includes measures to prevent hypoglycemia.Which will decrease the person's blood sugar level?

A) Not enough diabetes medication
B) Eating too much food
C) Increasing the person's exercise
D) Physical or emotional stress

Question 27

What are the risk factors for type 2 diabetes?

A) Being older and overweight
B) Lack of exercise and arthritis
C) Pregnancy and a family history
D) Unprotected sex and IV drug use

Question 28

IV drug users are at risk for which of the following types of hepatitis?

A) Hepatitis B
B) Hepatitis A
C) All types of Hepatitis
D) Hepatitis E

Question 29

Type 1 diabetes is treated with:

A) Daily insulin,healthy eating,and exercise
B) Estrogen therapy,healthy eating,and exercise
C) Testosterone therapy,healthy eating,and exercise
D) Healthy eating and exercise

Question 30

Treatment of hepatitis A involves which of the following?

A) Dressing changes
B) A healthy diet
C) Antibiotics
D) Surgery

Question 31

When does gestational diabetes develop?

A) After surgery
B) During puberty
C) During pregnancy
D) After menopause

Question 32

When caring for persons with hepatitis,you need to practice which of the following?

A) Sterile Precautions.
B) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
C) There is no special treatment for persons with hepatitis.
D) Surgical asepsis.

Question 33

Persons with diabetes need:

A) Good foot care
B) Frequent oral hygiene
C) Daily weight measurements
D) I&O measurements

Question 34

Hepatitis C is particularly dangerous for which of the following reasons?

A) The infected person may have cancer.
B) Signs and symptoms of liver disease and damage may not appear for many years.
C) Infected persons without symptoms can have heart attacks.
D) Contaminated water can affect many people.

Question 35

A resident has diabetes.The person's care plan includes measures to prevent hyperglycemia.Which will increase the person's blood sugar level?

A) Too much diabetes medication
B) Omitting a meal
C) Too little exercise
D) Vomiting