01
True or false
1 point
True or false: The correct order for an abdominal examination is inspection, auscultation, percussion, then palpation.
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1 Gastrointestinal Assessment and Nursing Priorities Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Gastrointestinal Assessment and Nursing Priorities, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Written response
1 point
During an EGD, which part of the small intestine is examined beyond the stomach?
03
Fill in the blank
1 point
When collecting a stool specimen, keep it free of .
04
Choose one
1 point
A patient with gastrointestinal symptoms may have anemia or infection. Which blood test can help assess both?
- A
A complete blood count
- B
A lipase test
- C
An abdominal radiograph
- D
A stool test for occult blood
05
Written response
1 point
If bowel sounds cannot be heard during assessment, which descriptor should the nurse use?
06
Fill in the blank
1 point
After EGD, follow protocol and confirm before resuming oral intake if a throat anesthetic was used.
07
True or false
1 point
True or false: A markedly elevated lipase level by itself is sufficient to diagnose acute pancreatitis.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Choose one
1 point
A patient has symptoms concerning for intestinal obstruction. Which option is an imaging test that can help evaluate it?
- A
CT of the abdomen
- B
Ultrasound of the thyroid
- C
EGD
- D
Colonoscopy
09
Choose all
1 point
A patient is being evaluated for possible inflammatory bowel disease. Select all approaches that may help confirm disease or assess its extent.
- A
Blood and stool tests
- B
Endoscopy with biopsy
- C
Imaging as indicated
- D
A urine culture as the sole diagnostic test
- E
A single liver enzyme result as the sole diagnostic test
10
Choose all
1 point
A nurse is monitoring a patient with cirrhosis. Select all findings that are relevant to track for possible worsening or complications.
- A
Jaundice
- B
Ascites or edema
- C
Easy bruising or bleeding
- D
New confusion or behavior changes
- E
A healed skin abrasion with no other symptoms
11
Choose one
1 point
A patient has ongoing vomiting and diarrhea. Which nursing monitoring plan best addresses the risks emphasized for these symptoms?
- A
Monitor hydration, urine output, weight, and electrolytes
- B
Monitor bowel sounds alone and discontinue other assessments
- C
Limit fluid monitoring unless the patient reports thirst
- D
Focus only on daily temperature
12
Choose one
1 point
A patient is preparing to leave after a sedated endoscopy. Which action is important for safe recovery planning?
- A
Ensure a responsible ride home
- B
Allow the patient to drive once fully awake
- C
Skip recovery monitoring if the procedure is complete
- D
Resume all medications without checking the instructions
13
Open ended
1 point
A patient develops severe pain and difficulty breathing during recovery after an endoscopic procedure. Explain the nurse's immediate response.
14
True or false
1 point
True or false: In a patient with suspected bowel obstruction, worsening continuous abdominal pain, fever, guarding, rigidity, or instability may signal a complication requiring urgent evaluation.
- A
True
- B
False
15
Written response
1 point
A patient has severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back with vomiting. Which blood test supports evaluation for pancreatitis? Enter the test name.
16
Written response
1 point
A patient with cirrhosis develops new confusion. What complication may this indicate? Enter the complication name.
17
Choose one
1 point
A patient reports new abdominal pain. Which set of questions best characterizes the pain during a focused gastrointestinal history?
- A
Ask only whether the pain is present now and whether the patient has had abdominal surgery.
- B
Ask about the pain's location, onset, character, duration, and progression.
- C
Ask only what the patient ate most recently and whether they have a fever.
- D
Ask about the pain's intensity but defer questions about its location and timing.
18
Choose one
1 point
A stool specimen is ordered to evaluate possible gastrointestinal infection. Which collection action is appropriate?
- A
Collect the specimen from the toilet water and label it after the test is completed.
- B
Add urine to the sample if the stool amount is small, then send it promptly.
- C
Collect and label the sample according to facility policy while avoiding urine or toilet-water contamination.
- D
Leave the sample unlabeled so the laboratory can identify it after testing.
19
Choose one
1 point
After an EGD, a patient received throat anesthetic. What should the nurse do before the patient resumes oral intake?
- A
Follow protocol to confirm safe swallowing before oral intake if throat anesthetic was used.
- B
Offer oral fluids immediately after sedation, regardless of swallowing ability.
- C
Withhold all oral intake for 24 hours after every EGD.
- D
Allow the patient to leave alone as soon as they are awake.
20
Choose one
1 point
A patient is scheduled for abdominal imaging. Which preparation approach is appropriate before the test?
- A
Check only the patient's most recent bowel movement.
- B
Skip preparation checks if the patient has had imaging before.
- C
Check only whether the patient has a history of abdominal surgery.
- D
Check relevant allergies, kidney function, pregnancy status, and preparation requirements according to the order and local protocol.
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