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Certified Gastroenterology RN Exam Prep - Question List

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A patient presents with anorexia, jaundice, hepatomegaly, ascites, and abdominal pain. A diagnosis of Laennec's cirrhosis is given. Which of the following information is most likely indicated in the patient's history?

  1. The patient has a history of alcoholism
  2. The patient had a massive liver necrosis due to exposure to hepatotoxins
  3. The patient has a history of chronic biliary obstruction
  4. The patient has a history of severe, right-sided congestive heart failure
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7. A client with chronic sinusitis suffers from poor ventilation due to the narrowing or obstruction of the nasal passageways. The nurse understands that poor ventilation can lead to poor nasal drainage. The nurse does NOT include which of the following comfort care measures for this client?
  1. Encourage increase oral fluid intake.
  2. Apply warm wrap or compress over the sinuses.
  3. Increase the humidity of the environment.
  4. Encourage plenty of rest in the day.
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8. A man suspected of acute pancreatitis is ordered to have a series of laboratory work ups, including fluid and electrolyte tests. Which of the following findings support the diagnosis?
  1. Hypercalcemia, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia
  2. Hypercalcemia, hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia
  3. Hypocalcemia, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia
  4. Hypocalcemia, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia
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9.

A nurse gathered the assessment findings from a group of clients assigned to her during the shift. Among the details of information she noted, which of the following is most likely attributed to poor hygiene care?

  1. Dry and flaky skin over the ear and scalp
  2. Reddish skin that doesn't blanch when touched.
  3. Dry, itchy and highly demarcated scaling plaques.
  4. A reddish rash on the wrist underlying a watch strap
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10. A 55-year-old man comes to the office complaining of pain in the epigastric and left upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back. These symptoms started about three days ago. Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and flatulence are also reported. The patient says that his stool has been fatty, frothy, and foul-smelling. Blood chemistry shows increased amylase, lipase, AST, and lipid levels. Calcium and potassium are both low. Based on these findings, the patient is diagnosed with:
  1. Pancreatitis
  2. Cholecystitis
  3. Cholelithiasis
  4. Cirrhosis
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