Your patient has a GI tract that is functioning, but has the inability to swallow foods. Which is the preferred method of feeding for your patient?

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Question 1 of 9

Your patient has a GI tract that is functioning, but has the inability to swallow foods. Which is the preferred method of feeding for your patient?

A. TPN B. PPN C. NG feeding D. Oral liquid supplements

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 9

Jason, a 22 y.o. accident victim, requires an NG tube for feeding. What should you immediately do after inserting an NG tube for liquid enteral feedings?

A. Aspirate for gastric secretions with a syringe. B. Begin feeding slowly to prevent cramping. C. Get an X-ray of the tip of the tube within 24 hours. D. Clamp off the tube until the feedings begin.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 9

A patient has a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Long-term medications will probably include:

A. Antacids. B. Antibiotics. C. Corticosteroids. D. Histamine2-receptor blockers.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 9

Brenda, a 36 y.o. patient is on your floor with acute pancreatitis. Treatment for her includes:

A. Continuous peritoneal lavage. B. Regular diet with increased fat. C. Nutritional support with TPN. D. Insertion of a T tube to drain the pancreas.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 9

Annebell is being discharged with a colostomy, and you're teaching her about colostomy care. Which statement correctly describes a healthy stoma?

A. At first, the stoma may bleed slightly when touched. B. The stoma should appear dark and have a bluish hue. C. A burning sensation under the stoma faceplate is normal. D. The stoma should remain swollen away from the abdomen.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 6 of 9

A patient with Crohn's disease is admitted after 4 days of diarrhea. Which of the following urine specific gravity values do you expect to find in this patient?

A. 1.005 B. 1.011 C. 1.02 D. 1.03

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 7 of 9

After abdominal surgery, your patient has a severe coughing episode that causes wound evisceration. In addition to calling the doctor, which intervention is most appropriate?

A. Irrigate the wound & organs with Betadine. B. Cover the wound with a saline soaked sterile dressing. C. Apply a dry sterile dressing & binder. D. Push the organs back & cover with moist sterile dressings.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 8 of 9

A 29 y.o. patient has an acute episode of ulcerative colitis. What diagnostic test confirms this diagnosis?

A. Barium Swallow. B. Stool examination. C. Gastric analysis. D. Sigmoidoscopy.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 9 of 9

You're caring for a patient with a sigmoid colostomy. The stool from this colostomy is:

A. Formed B. Semisolid C. Semiliquid D. Watery

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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