Med/Surg Final: ATI questions & Module questions

Med/Surg Final: ATI questions & Module questions 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 C 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 A What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulitis to eat? A. High fiber foods. B. Low fiber foods. C .Low carb foods. D. High carb foods B 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. C 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. A 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. B 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 C 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 B 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. C 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