ATI MED/SURG FINAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH MULTIPLE CHOICES [A-D]
LATEST 2025
1. 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
Correct Ans >> A
2. 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
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, hand under his head.
D. Guiac his stool
Correct Ans >> B
3. 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
Correct Ans >> C
4. Which of the following promotes rest and healing of the bowel in a pt. who
has ulcerative colitis?
A. High fiber diet
B. Maintaining NPO status as ordered
C. Low carb diet
D. Avoiding licorice and caffeine
Correct Ans >> B
5. Which of the following nursing diagnosis might be appropriate for a pt
with ulcerative colitis?
A. Pain R/T the passage of stones.
B. Risk for injury from falling R/T dizziness and low BP immediately after meals.
C. Fatigue R/T blood loss caused by frequent bloody stools.
D. Risk of injury R/T auto digestion of the pancreas
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, Correct Ans >> C
6. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of
dumping syndrome following gastric surgery. Which of the following should
be included in the teaching?
A. Eat three moderate-sized meals a day.
B. Drink at least one glass of water with each meal.
C. Eat a bedtime snack that contains a milk product.
D. Increase protein in the diet
Correct Ans >> D
7. A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client who has an infection
due to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Which of the following statements by
the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will continue my prescription for corticosteroids."
B. "I will schedule a CT scan to monitor improvement."
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, C. "I will take a combination of medications for treatment."
D. "I will have my throat swabbed to recheck for this bacteria Correct Ans >> C
8. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescrip-
tion for aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel). The nurse should advise the client to
A. take the medication with food.
B. monitor for diarrhea.
C. wait 1 to 2 hr before taking other oral medications.
D. maintain a low-fiber diet Correct Ans >> C
9. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a small bowel instruction and
a nasogastric (NG) tube in place. Which of the following nursing interventions
should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Subtract the NG drainage from the client's output.
B. Irrigate the NG tube every 8 hr.
C. Assess bowel sounds.
D. Provide oral hygiene every 2 hr.
E. Clamp the NG tube during ambulation Correct Ans >> C, D, E
10. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative
following open cholecystectomy with T-tube placement. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Take baths rather than showers.
B. Clamp T-tube for 1 to 2 hr before and after meals.
C. Keep the drainage system above the level of the gallbladder.
D. Expect to have constipation.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH MULTIPLE CHOICES [A-D]
LATEST 2025
1. 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
Correct Ans >> A
2. 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
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, hand under his head.
D. Guiac his stool
Correct Ans >> B
3. 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
Correct Ans >> C
4. Which of the following promotes rest and healing of the bowel in a pt. who
has ulcerative colitis?
A. High fiber diet
B. Maintaining NPO status as ordered
C. Low carb diet
D. Avoiding licorice and caffeine
Correct Ans >> B
5. Which of the following nursing diagnosis might be appropriate for a pt
with ulcerative colitis?
A. Pain R/T the passage of stones.
B. Risk for injury from falling R/T dizziness and low BP immediately after meals.
C. Fatigue R/T blood loss caused by frequent bloody stools.
D. Risk of injury R/T auto digestion of the pancreas
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, Correct Ans >> C
6. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of
dumping syndrome following gastric surgery. Which of the following should
be included in the teaching?
A. Eat three moderate-sized meals a day.
B. Drink at least one glass of water with each meal.
C. Eat a bedtime snack that contains a milk product.
D. Increase protein in the diet
Correct Ans >> D
7. A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client who has an infection
due to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Which of the following statements by
the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will continue my prescription for corticosteroids."
B. "I will schedule a CT scan to monitor improvement."
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, C. "I will take a combination of medications for treatment."
D. "I will have my throat swabbed to recheck for this bacteria Correct Ans >> C
8. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescrip-
tion for aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel). The nurse should advise the client to
A. take the medication with food.
B. monitor for diarrhea.
C. wait 1 to 2 hr before taking other oral medications.
D. maintain a low-fiber diet Correct Ans >> C
9. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a small bowel instruction and
a nasogastric (NG) tube in place. Which of the following nursing interventions
should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Subtract the NG drainage from the client's output.
B. Irrigate the NG tube every 8 hr.
C. Assess bowel sounds.
D. Provide oral hygiene every 2 hr.
E. Clamp the NG tube during ambulation Correct Ans >> C, D, E
10. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative
following open cholecystectomy with T-tube placement. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Take baths rather than showers.
B. Clamp T-tube for 1 to 2 hr before and after meals.
C. Keep the drainage system above the level of the gallbladder.
D. Expect to have constipation.
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