Computed tomography of a patient with a sudden onset of severe nausea and vomiting has revealed the presence of a pyloric obstruction. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority in the immediate care of this patient?
A) Insertion of a nasogastric (NG) tube to suction to decompress the stomach
B) Insertion of a central line for parenteral nutrition
C) Administration of a saline enema to purge the lower bowel
D) Gastric lavage
Question 2An elderly patient has come to the clinic for a regular check-up. While reviewing a patient's history, the nurse notes that the patient has an increased thoracic curvature of the spine. What term describes this assessment finding?
A) Scoliosis
B) Epiphyses
C) Lordosis
D) Kyphosis
Question 3A critical care nurse is closely monitoring a patient who has recently undergone surgical repair of a bleeding peptic ulcer. The nurse should prioritize assessments of which of the following signs and symptoms of a recurrence of hemorrhage?
A) Restlessness and cyanosis
B) Hypotension and tachycardia
C) Bradypnea and pursed lip breathing
D) Peripheral and pulmonary edema
Question 4A patient injured in a motor vehicle accident has sustained damage to the diaphysis of the right femur. What is the diaphysis of the femur mainly constructed of?
A) Scoliosis
B) Epiphyses
C) Lordosis
D) Kyphosis
Question 5Diagnostic testing has attributed a middle-aged man's peptic ulcer to Helicobacter pylori, and the man has been prescribed a therapeutic drug regimen.
Which of the following drug families will form the basis of the man's drug therapy? Select all that apply.
A) Antibiotics
B) Prokinetics (GI stimulants)
C) Antiemetics
D) Antacids
E) Proton pump inhibitors
Question 6A woman was diagnosed with peptic ulcers several months ago and has been vigilant about implementing the nurse's recommended lifestyle modifications.
The woman states that she is motivated to control her ulcers because she has a sister who had to be hospitalized for the treatment of a bleeding ulcer. A bleeding ulcer is strongly suggested when a patient exhibits:
A) Chronic constipation
B) Early morning heartburn
C) Nausea that is relieved by eating
D) Melena stool
Question 7An elderly patient has symptoms of osteoporosis and is being assessed during her annual physical examination. The assessment shows the patient will require further testing related to the symptoms of osteoporosis.
The nurse informs the patient that the most accurate test for osteoporosis is what?
A) Hip bone densitometry (BMD)
B) Nuclear bone scan
C) Computed tomography (CT)
D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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