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Gastrointestinal Tract Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient has been newly diagnosed with Wilson's disease and D-penicillamine, a chelating agent, has been prescribe What assessment finding should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Patients with gastric ulcer typically exhibit the following symptoms:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking with a patient who has been experiencing nausea and vomiting. The patient indicates an interest in using alternative therapies for the condition. Which product may aid in nausea management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Ginger has been shown to help alleviate nausea and vomiting due to its anti-inflammatory properties. 2. Ginger can help relax the stomach muscles and aid in digestion, reducing symptoms of nausea. 3. Studies have supported the use of ginger for managing nausea in various conditions. 4. Overall, ginger is a safe and effective option for nausea management. Summary of incorrect choices: - Ginseng: Ginseng is not commonly used for nausea relief and lacks sufficient evidence to support its effectiveness. - Chamomile: While chamomile is known for its calming effects, it is not specifically indicated for nausea management. - Soy: Soy is not typically used to alleviate nausea and vomiting symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
Where does the chemical digestion of starch begin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: mouth. Chemical digestion of starch begins in the mouth with the enzyme amylase present in saliva. Amylase breaks down starch into maltose. This process initiates the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into simple sugars for absorption. In contrast, the esophagus is not involved in digestion, the stomach primarily performs mechanical and protein digestion, and the small intestine is where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occur, but not where the initial digestion of starch begins.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication via intramuscular (IM) injection. Which of the following sites is considered the safest for administering an IM injection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ventrogluteal site is considered the safest for IM injections due to the presence of fewer major blood vessels and nerves, reducing the risk of injury. The site is easily accessible and has a thick muscle mass suitable for medication absorption. To locate the ventrogluteal site, the nurse can ask the patient to lie on their side with the knee slightly flexed. The nurse should locate the greater trochanter and iliac crest, forming a V-shaped area where the injection is administered. The other choices are not as safe as the ventrogluteal site. The dorsogluteal site is not recommended due to proximity to the sciatic nerve and major blood vessels. The deltoid muscle is a smaller muscle and may not be suitable for all types of medications. The vastus lateralis site is more commonly used for pediatric patients or adults with limited muscle mass in other areas.