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Which of the following are true statements regarding cellulitis? (Select all that apply.)
The bacteria that cause cellulitis can be spread by direct contact with an open area on a
person who has an infection.
Cellulitis occurs when bacteria enter the body through a break in the skin.
The primary treatment for cellulitis includes analgesics, dressing changes, and
warm compresses.
Complications from cellulitis can include sepsis. - ANSWER - The bacteria that cause cellulitis
can be spread by direct contact with an open area on a person who has an infection.
-Cellulitis occurs when bacteria enter the body through a break in the skin.
-Complications from cellulitis can include sepsis.
The largest glandular organ in the body, which functions as an accessory organ of digestion,
is the:
liver.
pancreas.
small intestine.
stomach. - ANSWER liver
,What is the diagnostic test that involves visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and
duodenum via a flexible endoscope?
Barium swallow
Sigmoidoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Colonoscopy - ANSWER EGD
A patient with carcinoma of the esophagus is about to undergo surgery, an
esophagogastrectomy, and is very anxious about what to expect immediately after
surgery. Which of the following statements would be appropriate to help calm his anxiety?
"Don't worry, cancer survival rates have greatly improved for this disease in the past 10 years."
"My father had this type of surgery before he died, and he said it went very well."
"This surgery involves resection of a lower esophageal section with a proximal portion of
the stomach, followed by an anastomosis of the remaining portions of the esophagus and
stomach."
"When you wake up, we will be monitoring you very closely. We will give you pain medication
and do everything we can to keep you as comfortable as possible." - ANSWER "When you wake
up, we will be monitoring you very closely. We will give you pain medication and do everything
we can to keep you as comfortable as possible."
A female patient has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The nurse is
beginning to teach the patient about lifestyle changes that can be implemented to minimize
the symptoms of this disease. Which of the following will the nurse include?
Three meals per day, spaced 6 hours apart, is the optimal nutritional interval.
A high-fat, low-protein diet will minimize the symptoms she experiences.
A bedtime snack with a milk-based product will alleviate nighttime symptoms.
Reducing caffeine and alcohol consumption may alleviate symptoms of the disease. - ANSWER
Reducing caffeine and alcohol consumption may alleviate symptoms of the disease.
What is the most lethal complication of a peptic ulcer?
, Perforation
Bleeding
Dyspepsia
Gastric outlet obstruction - ANSWER Perforation
Which of the following medications would be the most effective in treating a duodenal
ulceration caused by Helicobacter pylori?
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Maalox
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Amoxicillin - ANSWER Amoxicillin
What condition is associated with Dumping syndrome?
Acute gastritis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Following gastric resection or peptic ulcer surgery
Gastric carcinoma - ANSWER Following gastric resection or peptic ulcer surgery
Malabsorption can be a major problem with Crohn's disease when what portion of the intestine
is involved?
The esophagus
The stomach
The large intestine
The small intestine - ANSWER The small intestine
A patient has been diagnosed with diverticulosis as a result of muscle thickening and
increased intracolonic pressure. Which of the following recommendations would the nurse
give her regarding food choices?
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