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Certified Gastroenterology RN Exam Prep - Question List

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31.

A complication of nasogastric tube insertion for decompression of gastric contents is "silent aspiration." This complication involves the accumulation of gastric contents over a period of time. The nurse should watch out for which one of the following manifestations of silent aspiration?

  1. Sudden shortness of breath
  2. Sudden hypotension and tachycardia
  3. Restlessness and irritability
  4. Sudden change in mental status
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32. Which of the following foods should be avoided by a patient diagnosed with Gout to prevent complications?
  1. Anchovies
  2. Organ meats
  3. Sardines
  4. All of the above
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33.

A client with sleep apnea is prone to unexplained fatigue due to poor sleep quality. A female client reports increased daytime sleepiness. During the sleep study, the physician notes that the client's chest movement and airflow cease during apneic episodes. These findings strongly suggest that the client has which type of sleep apnea?

  1. Central apnea
  2. Obstructive apnea
  3. Mixed apnea
  4. Peripheral apnea
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34.

Which of the following groups of individuals has the greatest risk for celiac disease?

  1. Asian
  2. Native American
  3. African Americans
  4. Caucasians of European descent
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35.

A nurse is caring for a client who is completing her living will. The client asks the nurse to help her find witnesses for the will. The most appropriate nursing action is to:

  1. Call the nursing supervisor and inform her about the client's requests
  2. Tell the client that she must find witnesses on her own
  3. Suggest to the client that she can witness the will, if necessary
  4. Ask another nurse who is not giving direct care to the client to be a witness
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