NCLEX-PN
Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse include when discussing ways to prevent food poisoning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning cutting boards between meats and fruits prevents cross-contamination, a key cause of food poisoning. Handwashing should be longer, 140°F is too high, and fruits require washing.
Question 2 of 5
The client is being prepared for discharge after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Including the significant other ensures support and reinforces discharge teaching for recovery. Daily dressing changes are unnecessary, T-tubes are not used in laparoscopic procedures, and clear liquids are encouraged.
Question 3 of 5
Which data should the nurse report to the healthcare provider when assessing the oral cavity of an elderly client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A rough, beefy red tongue may indicate vitamin B12 deficiency or glossitis, warranting HCP notification. Normal tonsil size, pink/moist mucosa, and uvula movement are expected findings.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the health history of the client hospitalized with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Which finding should the nurse associate with this disease process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. Adults in their forties are most at risk for NAFLD, not someone 70 years of age. B. The client’s BMI is 35; a BMI of greater than 30 indicates obesity. The risk for developing NAFLD is directly related to body weight and is a major complication of obesity. C. Antibiotic use has no influence on NAFLD development. D. Climate has no influence on NAFLD development.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client in end-stage liver failure who is diagnosed with portal hypertension. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring blood pressure detects complications of portal hypertension, like variceal bleeding. Tympanic wave is incorrect, liver percussion is less urgent, and weight checks are secondary.