Acute Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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Acute Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is a common initial symptom of acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage?
- A) Chest pain
- B) Severe abdominal pain
- C) Vomiting blood
- D) Fatigue
C) Vomiting blood
*Rationale:* Vomiting blood, or hematemesis, is a common...
Acute Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is a common initial symptom of acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage?
- A) Chest pain
- B) Severe abdominal pain
- C) Vomiting blood
- D) Fatigue
✔✔C) Vomiting blood
*Rationale:* Vomiting blood, or hematemesis, is a common initial symptom indicating
gastrointestinal bleeding.
Which diagnostic test is often used to identify the source of gastrointestinal bleeding?
- A) Chest X-ray
- B) CT scan of the abdomen
- C) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- D) Complete blood count (CBC)
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, ✔✔B) CT scan of the abdomen
*Rationale:* A CT scan of the abdomen is often used to locate the source of gastrointestinal
bleeding and assess its severity.
What is a primary goal of treatment for acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage?
- A) To perform surgery immediately
- B) To stabilize the patient's hemodynamics
- C) To administer antibiotics
- D) To initiate chemotherapy
✔✔B) To stabilize the patient's hemodynamics
*Rationale:* Stabilizing the patient's hemodynamics, including managing blood volume and
pressure, is crucial in treating acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
What should a nurse monitor closely in a patient with acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage?
- A) Blood glucose levels
- B) Electrolyte balance
- C) Respiratory rate
- D) Neurological status
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