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Nursing 402 Exam #2 questions with correct answers
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- Nurs 402
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- University Of Maryland - University College
Nursing 402 Exam #2 questions with correct answers
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Nursing 402 Exam #2 questions with correct answersRisk factors for oral cavity cancer? Correct Answer-Tobacco use and
excess alcohol intake (**important to ask about tobacco and alcohol use)
Post Laryngectomy Correct Answer-Remember your ABC's
Esophageal cancer clinical manifestation Correct Answer-Difficulty
swallowing meat is an early CM of esophageal cancer
Can a nurse reposition an NG tube? Correct Answer-No, not without the
surgeons approval
Clinical manifestations of stomach cancer Correct Answer--Weight loss
(decreased production of gastric acid)
-Early satiety
-Anorexia
-Indigestion
-Abdominal discomfort or pain
-Chronic blood loss (anemia, fatigue)
-Nausea and vomiting possible obstruction
What is peptic ulcer diease? Correct Answer-Erosion of GI mucosa from
digestive action of gastric secretions
, Two most common causes of peptic ulcer disease? Correct Answer-H.
pylori and NSAIDs
How does H. pylori cause PUD? Correct Answer-Weakens stomach
tissue and duodenum (inflammation causes ulceration)
How does NSAIDs cause PUD? Correct Answer-NSAIDs inhibit
prostaglandins which is needed for gastric mucus development
Risk factors for PUD Correct Answer-Stress, alcohol, excess caffeine
intake, and smoking
Gastric ulcers Correct Answer-epigastric pain (burning or gaseous); after
meals;
Duodenal ulcers Correct Answer-Midepigastric (burning or cramplike);
2-3 hours after meals; food and antacids provide relief
EGD teaching Correct Answer-NPO after midnight, ask about dentures,
confirm consent
Important teaching for PUD medications Correct Answer-Take all
antibiotics as prescribed
Long term use of PPI's can cause? Correct Answer-Fractures (especially
in the hips, wrist and spine)
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