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A patient has an acute upper GI hemorrhage. Your interventions include:
- A. Treating hypovolemia.
- B. Treating hypervolemia.
- C. Controlling the bleeding source.
- D. Treating shock and diagnosing the bleeding source.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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Gail is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. After completion of preoperative teaching, Gail states,"If I lie still and avoid turning after the operation, I'll avoid pain. Do you think this is a good idea?" What is the best response?
- A. You'll need to turn from side to side every 2 hours.
- B. It's always a good idea to rest quietly after surgery.
- C. The doctor will probably order you to lie flat for 24 hours.
- D. Why don't you decide about activity after you return from the recovery room?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
You're caring for Beth who underwent a Billroth II procedure (surgical removal of the pylorus and duodenum) for treatment of a peptic ulcer. Which findings suggest that the patient is developing dumping syndrome, a complication associated with this procedure?
- A. Flushed, dry skin.
- B. Headache and bradycardia.
- C. Dizziness and sweating.
- D. Dyspnea and chest pain.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
An intubated patient is receiving continuous enteral feedings through a Salem sump tube at a rate of 60ml/hr. Gastric residuals have been 30-40ml when monitored Q4H. You check the gastric residual and aspirate 220ml. What is your first response to this finding?
- A. Notify the doctor immediately.
- B. Stop the feeding, and clamp the NG tube.
- C. Discard the 220ml, and clamp the NG tube.
- D. Give a prescribed GI stimulant such as metoclopramide (Reglan).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
What information is correct about stomach cancer?
- A. Stomach pain is often a late symptom.
- B. Surgery is often a successful treatment.
- C. Chemotherapy and radiation are often successful treatments.
- D. The patient can survive for an extended time with TPN.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
You're caring for Betty with liver cirrhosis. Which of the following assessment findings leads you to suspect hepatic encephalopathy in her?
- A. Asterixis
- B. Chvostek's sign
- C. Trousseau's sign
- D. Hepatojugular reflex
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.