Nursing Quiz on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Which sign or symptom would a nurse assess for to determine if a client's duodenal ulcer is currently active?

• Increased appetite

• Pain relieved by food intake

• Frequent headaches

• Weight gain

What indicates a need for further teaching for a client with hemorrhoids to prevent constipation?

• "I should increase my water intake."

• "I need to decrease fiber in my diet."

• "I will exercise more regularly."

• "I should eat more fruits and vegetables."

Which food choice indicates that a client with cholecystitis has understood the dietary instructions to reduce dietary fat?

• Fried foods

• Fruits and vegetables

• Sausage

• Cream

Which statement by a client with peptic ulcer disease indicates that dietary education was effective?

• "I should avoid eating chocolate and citrus fruits."

• "I can drink alcohol in moderation."

• "Spicy foods will help with my digestion."

• "Caffeine has no effect on my condition."

What would a nurse suspect in a client with an elevated WBC count and acute right lower abdominal quadrant pain?

• Duodenal ulcer

• Hemorrhoids

• Appendicitis

• Cholecystitis

Which food should a client with irritable bowel syndrome avoid to indicate that dietary education was effective?

• Rice

• Corn

• Bread

• Potatoes

Which statement made by a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) indicates a need for further teaching?

• I plan to have a snack 1 hour before going to bed.

• I will elevate the head of my bed.

• I will avoid eating large meals.

• I will limit foods that are high in fat.

Where is the appendix located according to the preoperative teaching provided by the nurse?

• Attached to the cecum

• Near the liver

• At the end of the small intestine

• Below the stomach

Obstruction of which passage is related to gallbladder disease with nutrition problems due to biliary obstruction?

• The cystic duct

• The hepatic duct

• The common bile duct

• The pancreatic duct

Which sign or symptom is indicative of a complication in a client with a large, deep duodenal ulcer?

• Sudden, sharp, intolerable, and severe pain beginning in the midepigastric area

• Gradual onset of dull, aching pain in the lower abdomen

• Intermittent pain that is relieved by antacids

• Constant pain in the right shoulder