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Certified Gastroenterology RN Exam Prep - Question List

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11.

A nurse is caring for a client with an enlarged prostate. The client has difficulty voiding. Physical assessment notes a distended bladder with residual urine. When performing intermittent catheterization, which of the following is an inappropriate technique to ease the insertion:

  1. Using the smallest available catheter in stock
  2. Using liberal amounts of water-based lubricant
  3. Assisting the client in semi-Fowler's position with the legs spread apart
  4. Instructing the client to cough or bear down while maneuvering the catheter
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12. A 50-year-old man with a history of alcoholism is suspected of pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory test is ordered to verify the diagnosis?
  1. Alkaline phosphatase
  2. Lipase
  3. Bilirubin
  4. Insulin
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13.

A nurse is assessing a newly-admitted client. Assessment reveals that the client has muscle weakness, muscle spasticity, and an unsteady gait. Based on the findings, which of the following is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?

  1. Activity intolerance
  2. Impaired physical mobility
  3. Risk for impaired skin integrity
  4. Self-care deficit
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14.

When performing an abdominal assessment, which technique is done first?

  1. Inspection
  2. Percussion
  3. Palpation
  4. Auscultation
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15. A nurse is teaching a 75-year-old client how to use an aluminum walker appropriately. Which of the following techniques are accurate?
  1. The client lifts and moves the walker forward, steps forward with the good leg, followed by the affected leg.
  2. The client lifts and moves the walker forward 10 inches, and steps forward with the affected leg first, followed by the good leg.
  3. The client pushes the walker forward as the walker bears the weight of the client.
  4. The client glides the walker forward 18 inches and swings both legs forward.
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