Gastrointestinal System Disorders NCLEX Practice Quiz (50 Questions)

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized female client with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which finding, if noted on assessment of the client, would the nurse report to the physician?

The nurse is caring for a male client postoperatively following creation of a colostomy. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse include in the plan of care?

The nurse is reviewing the record of a female client with Crohn’s disease. Which stool characteristics should the nurse expect to note documented in the client’s record?

The nurse is performing colostomy irrigation on a male client. During the irrigation, the client begins to complain of abdominal cramps. What is the appropriate nursing action?

The nurse is teaching a female client how to perform a colostomy irrigation. To enhance the effectiveness of the irrigation and fecal returns, what measure should the nurse instruct the client to do?

For a client in hepatic coma, which outcome would be the most appropriate?

Jordin is a client with jaundice who is experiencing pruritus. Which nursing intervention would be included in the care plan for the client?

Marie, a 51-year-old woman, is diagnosed with cholecystitis. Which diet, when selected by the client, indicates that the nurse’s teaching has been successful?

The hospital administrator had undergone percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography. Which assessment finding indicates complication after the operation?

When planning home care for a client with hepatitis A, which preventive measure should be emphasized to protect the client’s family?

For Jayvin who is taking antacids, which instruction would be included in the teaching plan?

Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect a client diagnosed with acute cholecystitis to exhibit?

Pierre, who is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, is under the care of Nurse Bryan. Which intervention should the nurse include in the care plan for the client?

When teaching a client about pancreatic function, the nurse understands that pancreatic lipase performs which function?

A 52-year-old man was referred to the clinic due to increased abdominal girth. He is diagnosed with ascites by the presence of a fluid thrill and shifting dullness on percussion. After administering diuretic therapy, which nursing action would be most effective in ensuring safe care?

Which assessment finding indicates that lactulose is effective in decreasing the ammonia level in the client with hepatic encephalopathy?

Nurse Farrah is providing care for Kristoff who has jaundice. Which statement indicates that the nurse understands the rationale for instituting skin care measures for the client?

Which rationale supports explaining the placement of an esophageal tamponade tube in a client who is hemorrhaging?

For Rico who has chronic pancreatitis, which nursing intervention would be most helpful?

Mr. Hasakusa is in end-stage liver failure. Which interventions should the nurse implement when addressing hepatic encephalopathy? Select all that apply.

For a client with hepatic cirrhosis who has altered clotting mechanisms, which intervention would be most important?

A client with advanced cirrhosis has been diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse expects to assess for:

A client diagnosed with chronic cirrhosis who has ascites and pitting peripheral edema also has hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following nursing interventions are appropriate to prevent skin breakdown? Select all that apply.

Which of the following will the nurse include in the care plan for a client hospitalized with viral hepatitis?

Spironolactone (Aldactone) is prescribed for a client with chronic cirrhosis and ascites. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following medication-related side effects?