To ascertain that the tube is in the stomach, the nurse can perform the following EXCEPT?*1 pointa. Confirm with an x-rayb. Aspirate stomach contents and test pH levels for acidityc. Assess for whooshing sound with stethoscoped. Flush with sterile water and listen for stomach sounds

Which among the following is NOT a purpose of a nasogastric tube (NGT)?*1 pointa. Administering tube feedingsb. Suctioning contents from the stomach and airwayc. Obtain samples for laboratory analysisd. Lavage the stomach if patient has poisoning13. In what position should you place the client in when inserting a NGT? *1 pointa. Semi-Fowler’sb. Side-lyingc. High Fowler’sd. Tripod14. As you are inserting the tube, the patient starts to gag. What would be your initial action?*1 pointa. Stop and let the client restb. Withdraw slightly and advance againc. Have the client tilt their head forwardd. Remove and lubricate the tube

Assessment of breathing should be by:a. Listen for chest sounds with a stethoscopeb. Use of a respiratory volume devicec. Check oxygen saturation %d. The use of the 'Look Listen Feel' method

Assessment of breathing should be by:a. Listen for chest sounds with a stethoscopeb. Use of a respiratory volume devicec. Check oxygen saturation %d. The use of the 'Look Listen Feel' methodChatGPTChatGPT

1. A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease is complaining of chest pain after a meal. The nurse tells the client to avoid which of the following?*1 pointA. High Fiber diet.B. High carbohydrate diet.C. Lying down after eating.D. Turing on the left side, with HOB elevated 302.    The nurse assesses a client with hepatic encephalopathy for the presence of asterixis. What should the nurse do to appropriately test for asterixis?*1 pointA. Examine the client’s handwriting movementsB. Check the stool for clay-colored pigmentationC. Ask the client to extend the wrist and the fingersD. Check the serum bilirubin and liver enzyme levels3.    Medical management of the client with acute episodes of diverticulitis should include which of the following treatments?*1 pointA. Reduced fluid intakeB. Increased fiber in dietC. Administration of antispasmodicsD. Exercises to increase intra-abdominal pressure4.    The nurse is providing instructions to a client with peptic ulcer disease about symptom management. Which statement by the client indicates they are learning about the disease?*1 pointA. “I should eat a snack at bedtime.”B. “I should drink more milk each meal.”C. “I can take aspirin to relieve gastric pain.”D. “It is important that I eat slowly and chew my food thoroughly.”5.    A client is resuming a diet after a Billroth II procedure. To minimize complications from eating, which actions should the nurse teach the client to do?*1 pointA. Lay down after eatingB. Drink liquids with mealsC. Eat a diet high in carbohydratesD. Eat concentrated sweets between meals only6.    A client who undergoes a gastric resection is at risk for developing dumping syndrome. Which manifestation should the nurse monitor the client for?*1 pointA. PallorB. ConstipationC. BradycardiaD. Hypertension7.    A client was admitted to the ER. The client feels pain from light touch in the right lower scapular region. The client also reported pain at the right upper quadrant after a fatty meal. Which of the following disorders is the client most likely experiencing?*1 pointA. PancreatitisB. AppendicitisC. DiverticulitisD. Cholecystitis8.    The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with duodenal ulcer. To determine whether the problem is currently active, the nurse should assess the client for which symptom of duodenal ulcer?*1 pointA. Weight lossB. Nausea and vomitingC. Pain relieved by food intakeD. Pain radiating down the right arm9.    A patient with a history of diverticulosis is admitted with abdominal pain. The physician suspects diverticulitis. What other findings would correlate with diverticulitis?*1 pointA. Cramping type painB. Positive Cullen’s SignC. Pain found at McBurney’s PointD. Abdominal pain that is mainly present in the upper right quadrant10.    You’re caring for a client with liver cirrhosis. Which of the followingassessment findings would suggest hepatic encephalopathy?*1 pointA. Fetor HepaticusB. McBurney's pointC. Cullen’s signD. Murphy’s sign11.    You are developing a plan of care on a 67 y.o. patient with hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following interventions will you include in the plan of care?*1 pointA. Administering sedatives, as necessary.B. Administering a lactulose as ordered.C. Encouraging a protein-rich diet.D. Encouraging a fat diet.12.    A 20 y.o. client is admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory findings would you expect to be abnormal for this patient?*1 pointA. Blood AmmoniaB. Serum creatinine and BUNC. Serum amylase and lipaseD. Alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase13.    A patient with diverticulosis is your patient. Which interventions would you expect to include in his/her care?*1 pointA. Low-fiber diet and fluid restrictions.B. Total parenteral nutrition and bed rest.C. Administration of analgesics and antacids.D. High-fiber diet and administration of laxatives.14.    A client is receiving pancrelipase for chronic pancreatitis. Which observation best indicates that the treatment is effective?*1 pointA. There is no skin breakdown.B. The client’s appetite improves.C. A decrease in body weight.D. Stools are less fatty.15.    The student nurse is teaching the family of a patient with liver cirrhosis. Which of the following food items should be limited in the patient’s diet?*1 pointA. Meats and beans.B. Banana and orange.C. Potatoes and pastas.D. Baked fish and vegetables.

What patient positioning is generally used to perform an abdominal examination?