Med Surg Final ATI questions & Module Questions and Complete Solutions

Med Surg Final ATI questions & Module Questions and Complete Solutions 1.What is the cause of a 'non-mechanical' bowel obstruction? A.A tumor or twisting of the bowel. B.Constipation. C.General anesthesia, narcotics, and handling of the bowel during surgery. D.Adhesions ANS C 2.What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulosis to eat? A.High fiber foods. B.Low fiber foods. C.Low carb foods. D.High carb foods ANS A 3.What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulitis to eat? A.High fiber foods. B.Low fiber foods. C .Low carb foods. C.High carb foods ANS B 4.Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient who has had an EGD? A.Give food and water as soon as the test is completed. B.Enemas until clear. C.Monitor for hemorrhage r/t organ perforation. D.Administer a sedative. ANS C 5.Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a pt. who has GERD? A.Advise pt. to remain upright after meals. B.Withhold fluids during meal time. C.Administer the appropriate immunoglobulin. D.Give the prescribed steroids with half a glass of milk. ANS A 6.Which of the following is a priority for a pt. who is hemorrhaging from a perforated duodenal ulcer? A.Administer the sedative prior to the PY test. B.Monitor for shock. C.Position the pt. on his back with a pillow under his right ribs and his right hand under his head. D.Guiac his stool. ANS B 7.Which of the following should the nurse advise a pt who has ulcerative colitis to call the doctor for? A.Occasional abdominal cramping B.Nine mucousy bloody stools per day. C.Signs of colon perforation and peritonitis. D.Diarrhea ANS C