RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL GASTROINTESTINAL
ONLINE PRACTICE EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST VERSION 2025
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis. the client has had
several exacerbations over the past 3 years. which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the plan of care to minimize the risk
of further exacerbations? SATA
-use progressive relaxation techniques
-increase dietary fiber intake
-Drink two 240 mL 8 oz glasses of milk per day
-arrange activities to allow for daily rest periods
-restrict intake or carbonated beverages ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------use progressive relaxation techniques. progressive relaxation
techniques, a form of biofeedback, are recommended to help the client
minimize stress, which can precipitate an exacerbation. arrange activities to
allow for daily
rest periods is correct. daily rest periods decrease stress and reduce
intestinal motility.
restrict intake of carbonate beverages. the client should avoid
gastrointestinal stimulants, such as carbonated beverages, nuts, pepper,
and smoking.
A nurse is teaching a client how to prepare for a colonoscopy. which of the
following instructions should the nurse including in the teaching?
-Refrain from eating or drinking for 2 hr prior to procedure
-stop taking aspirin the day before the procedure
-drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to the procedure and then NPO status for
4 to 6 hr prior to colonoscopy
-drink the oral liquid preparation for bowel cleansing slowly the night before
the procedure ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the nurse should
instruct the client to drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to colonoscopy to
promote adequate bowel cleansing. maintaining NPO status for 4 to 6 hr
prior to colonoscopy preserves the bowel's cleansed state
,A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has chronic
pancreatitis. which of the following food selections by the client indicates
the teaching was effective?
8 oz whole milk
One slice bologna
1 oz cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced banana ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------bananas
this food selection by the client indicates the teaching was effective. low-fat
options, such as bananas, are recommended due to the decreased risk for
causing manifestations of pancreatitis
A nurse is caring for a client who has colorectal cancer and is receiving
chemotherapy. the client asks the nurse why blood is being drawn for a
CEA level. which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
-The CEA determines the current stage of your colon cancer
-The CEA determines the efficiency of your chemotherapy
-The CEA determines if the neutrophil count is below the expected
reference range
-The CEA determines if you are experiencing occult bleeding from the GI
tract ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the CEA determines the
efficacy of your chemotherapy.
The provider uses the CEA level to determine the efficacy of the
chemotherapy. the client's CEA levels will decrease will decrease if the
chemotherapy is effective
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new
prescription for medication to treat peptic ulcer disease. the nurse should
identify that which of the following medications inhibits gastric acid
secretion?
Calcium carbonate
Famotidine
Aluminum hydroxide
, Sucralfate ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------famotidine
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client following an ileostomy.
the nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following findings
to the provider?
Intolerance of high fiber foods
Liquid ileostomy output
Dark purple stoma
Sensation of burning during bowel elimination ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------dark purple stoma
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new
colostomy and is concerned about flatus and order. which of the following
foods should the nurse recommend?
Eggs
Fish
Yogurt
Broccoli ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------yogurt
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has peptic ulcer
disease and a new prescription for famotidine. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
-I should take this medication at bedtime
-I should expect this medication to discolor my stools
-I will drink iced tea with my meals and snacks
-I will monitor my blood glucose level regularly while taking this medication
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------I should take this medication at
bedtime
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for an older adult client who has
mild diverticulitis. which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
ONLINE PRACTICE EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST VERSION 2025
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis. the client has had
several exacerbations over the past 3 years. which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the plan of care to minimize the risk
of further exacerbations? SATA
-use progressive relaxation techniques
-increase dietary fiber intake
-Drink two 240 mL 8 oz glasses of milk per day
-arrange activities to allow for daily rest periods
-restrict intake or carbonated beverages ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------use progressive relaxation techniques. progressive relaxation
techniques, a form of biofeedback, are recommended to help the client
minimize stress, which can precipitate an exacerbation. arrange activities to
allow for daily
rest periods is correct. daily rest periods decrease stress and reduce
intestinal motility.
restrict intake of carbonate beverages. the client should avoid
gastrointestinal stimulants, such as carbonated beverages, nuts, pepper,
and smoking.
A nurse is teaching a client how to prepare for a colonoscopy. which of the
following instructions should the nurse including in the teaching?
-Refrain from eating or drinking for 2 hr prior to procedure
-stop taking aspirin the day before the procedure
-drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to the procedure and then NPO status for
4 to 6 hr prior to colonoscopy
-drink the oral liquid preparation for bowel cleansing slowly the night before
the procedure ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the nurse should
instruct the client to drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to colonoscopy to
promote adequate bowel cleansing. maintaining NPO status for 4 to 6 hr
prior to colonoscopy preserves the bowel's cleansed state
,A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has chronic
pancreatitis. which of the following food selections by the client indicates
the teaching was effective?
8 oz whole milk
One slice bologna
1 oz cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced banana ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------bananas
this food selection by the client indicates the teaching was effective. low-fat
options, such as bananas, are recommended due to the decreased risk for
causing manifestations of pancreatitis
A nurse is caring for a client who has colorectal cancer and is receiving
chemotherapy. the client asks the nurse why blood is being drawn for a
CEA level. which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
-The CEA determines the current stage of your colon cancer
-The CEA determines the efficiency of your chemotherapy
-The CEA determines if the neutrophil count is below the expected
reference range
-The CEA determines if you are experiencing occult bleeding from the GI
tract ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the CEA determines the
efficacy of your chemotherapy.
The provider uses the CEA level to determine the efficacy of the
chemotherapy. the client's CEA levels will decrease will decrease if the
chemotherapy is effective
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new
prescription for medication to treat peptic ulcer disease. the nurse should
identify that which of the following medications inhibits gastric acid
secretion?
Calcium carbonate
Famotidine
Aluminum hydroxide
, Sucralfate ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------famotidine
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client following an ileostomy.
the nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following findings
to the provider?
Intolerance of high fiber foods
Liquid ileostomy output
Dark purple stoma
Sensation of burning during bowel elimination ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------dark purple stoma
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new
colostomy and is concerned about flatus and order. which of the following
foods should the nurse recommend?
Eggs
Fish
Yogurt
Broccoli ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------yogurt
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has peptic ulcer
disease and a new prescription for famotidine. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
-I should take this medication at bedtime
-I should expect this medication to discolor my stools
-I will drink iced tea with my meals and snacks
-I will monitor my blood glucose level regularly while taking this medication
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------I should take this medication at
bedtime
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for an older adult client who has
mild diverticulitis. which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
