Medical Procedures and Complications Quiz
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What is the expected post-operative symptom following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

  • Pain at the incision site
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Right shoulder pain due to trapped gas (correct)
  • Left shoulder pain due to trapped gas
  • What should a nurse do prior to feeding a client with a peg tube?

  • Place the client in semi-fowlers position (correct)
  • Position the client on their left side
  • Ensure the client is lying flat
  • Elevate the client's legs
  • Which serum levels should return back to normal within 72 hours after treatment for acute pancreatitis?

  • ALT (alanine aminotransferase)
  • Bilirubin
  • Lipase
  • Amylase (correct)
  • What should be monitored prior to a liver biopsy for suspected malignancy?

    <p>Prothrombin time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position should the head of the bed be in when a patient is receiving tube feeding?

    <p>At least 30 degrees elevation (semi-fowlers)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of secondary prevention for colorectal cancer?

    <p>Begin colonoscopy screening at 50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diet should be maintained during active inflammation of acute diverticulitis?

    <p>Consume white bread and plain yogurt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lab test for excessive alcohol use?

    <p>Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely initial step for a bleeding lesion in the colon?

    <p>Colonoscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can flatus and odor with colostomy be reduced?

    <p>Crackers and yogurt regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the priority for post-op cholecystectomy?

    <p>Coughing and deep breathing exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food should be eliminated for Gerd?

    <p>Oranges and tomatoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor in oxygen transportation?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a manifestation of GERD?

    <p>Nausea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of chronic pancreatitis?

    <p>Alcoholism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What test is performed to determine how well the lower part of the esophagus works?

    <p>EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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