Deck 43: Digestive and Endocrine Disorders

Question 1

A resident is vomiting.You need to do the following except

A)Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
B)Offer the person a carbonated beverage
C)Prevent aspiration by turning the person's head to the side
D)Observe vomitus for color,odor,and undigested food

Answer 1

Offer the person a carbonated beverage

Question 2

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

A)Diabetes
B)Hyperglycemia
C)Gastro-esophageal reflux disease GERD
D)Diverticulitis

Answer 2

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease GERD

Question 3

Which means high blood sugar?

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

Answer 3

Hyperglycemia

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

The most common symptom of gastro-esophageal reflux disease GERD)is

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

Question 6

Which is not a sign of hepatitis?

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

Question 7

Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth is

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

Question 8

Another word for vomitus is

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

Question 9

Hepatitis A is spread by

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

Question 10

Hepatitis is

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

Question 11

Which is a risk factor for diverticulosis?

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

The most common treatment for gallstones is

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

Question 14

Bile is stored in the

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

Question 15

Which is not a sign or symptom of gallstones?

A)Steady pain in the upper abdomen
B)Nausea and vomiting
C)Jaundice
D)Confusion

Question 16

Which means low blood sugar?

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

Question 17

A person has vomited.Which will promote comfort?

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

Question 18

Hepatitis B,C,and D are spread by

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

Question 19

High-risk sexual activity is associated with the following types of hepatitis except

A)Hepatitis B
B)Hepatitis C
C)Hepatitis D
D)Hepatitis E

Question 20

Which is not a risk factor for GERD?

A)Being under-weight
B)Alcohol use
C)Pregnancy
D)Smoking

Question 21

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

A)Hepatitis B
B)Hepatitis C
C)Hepatitis D
D)Hepatitis E

Question 22

Which type of diabetes is most common in children?

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

Question 23

When caring for persons with hepatitis,you need to practice the following except

A)Standard Precautions
B)Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
C)Isolation Precautions as necessary
D)Surgical asepsis

Question 24

What are the risk factors for type 2 diabetes?

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

Question 25

If not corrected,hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia can lead to

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

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

Treatment of hepatitis A involves the following except

A)Rest and fluids
B)A healthy diet
C)No alcohol
D)Surgery

Question 28

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 29

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 30

Persons with diabetes need

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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 33

When does gestational diabetes develop?

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

Question 34

What type of diabetes is more common in older persons?

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

Question 35

In diabetes,the body lacks or is unable to use

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

Question 36

Hepatitis C is particularly dangerous for the following reasons except

A)The infected person may not have symptoms.
B)Signs and symptoms of liver disease and damage may not appear for many years.
C)Infected persons without symptoms can spread the virus to others.
D)Contaminated water can affect many people.