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 - ANSC
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 - ANSA
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 - ANSB
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. - ANSC
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. - ANSA
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. - ANSB
, 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 - ANSC
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 - ANSB
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. - ANSC
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 - ANSD
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."
C. "I will take a combination of medications for treatment."
D. "I will have my throat swabbed to recheck for this bacteria. - ANSC
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription 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. - ANSC
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.)
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 - ANSC
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 - ANSA
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 - ANSB
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. - ANSC
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. - ANSA
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. - ANSB
, 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 - ANSC
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 - ANSB
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. - ANSC
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 - ANSD
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."
C. "I will take a combination of medications for treatment."
D. "I will have my throat swabbed to recheck for this bacteria. - ANSC
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription 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. - ANSC
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.)
