MED SURGE(GI)GASTROINTESTINAL
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 2025.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ASWERS.GRADED A+.100% PASS
GUARANTEED!
A nurse is evaluating a client who has been receiving medical
intervention for the diagnosis of Crohn's disease. Which expected
outcome is most important for this client? - Ans>Gains a half pound per
week
A client has a suspected peptic ulcer in the duodenum. What should
the nurse expect the client to report when describing the pain
associated with this disease? - Ans>A gnawing sensation relieved by
food
During a client's paracentesis, 1500 mL of fluid is removed. The nurse
monitors the client for which sign of a potentially severe response? -
Ans>Heart rate increases from 80 to 135
A nurse is caring for several postoperative clients who had abdominal
surgery. What independent nursing intervention can help prevent the
development of thrombophlebitis? - Ans>Helping the client to perform
in-bed exercises
,Which statement by a client who is scheduled for bariatric surgery
indicates to the nurse that further preoperative teaching is
necessary? - Ans>"I'm going to have a figure like a model in about a
year."
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer.
The nurse should assess the client for which complication commonly
associated with the diagnosis? - Ans>Hemorrhage
1 oz = 30 ml - Ans>
A client is admitted with anorexia, weight loss, abdominal distention,
and abnormal stools. A diagnosis of malabsorption syndrome is
made. What nursing action should the nurse implement to best meet
this client's needs? - Ans>Encourage the consumption of high-protein
foods
Following a major abdominal surgery, a client has a nasogastric tube
attached to continuous low suction. The nurse caring for the client
postoperatively monitors the client for what signs of hypokalemia?
(Select all that apply.) - Ans>Dysrhythmias
Muscle weakness
A client with a history of recurrent cholecystitis is scheduled for an
abdominal cholecystectomy. What should the nurse specifically
emphasize when planning preoperative teaching for this client? -
Ans>Coughing and deep breathing
, A client with cirrhosis of the liver has a prolonged prothrombin time
and a low platelet count. A regular diet is prescribed. What should
the nurse instruct the client to do considering the client's condition? -
Ans>Report signs of bleeding no matter how slight.
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who had a gastrectomy.
What early client response indicates that peristalsis has returned? -
Ans>Borborygmi are auscultated
A client reports experiencing nausea, dyspnea, and right upper
quadrant pain unrelieved by antacids. The pain occurs most often
after eating in fast-food restaurants. Which diet should the nurse
instruct the client to follow? - Ans>Low fat
A nurse is eliciting a health history from a client with ulcerative
colitis. What factor does the nurse consider to be most likely
associated with the client's colitis? - Ans>Genetic predisposition
After an acute episode of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, a client is
diagnosed with gastric ulcer. The client receives a prescription for
ranitidine (Zantac) 150 mg twice a day to be taken with meals. The
nurse contacts the health care provider about the prescription
because ranitidine: - Ans>Can be administered by a variety of routes
A nurse is administering an enema to a client who is scheduled for
gastrointestinal surgery. What should the nurse do when the client
complains of abdominal cramps during the enema? - Ans>Close the
lumen of the tubing and wait until the discomfort subsides.
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 2025.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ASWERS.GRADED A+.100% PASS
GUARANTEED!
A nurse is evaluating a client who has been receiving medical
intervention for the diagnosis of Crohn's disease. Which expected
outcome is most important for this client? - Ans>Gains a half pound per
week
A client has a suspected peptic ulcer in the duodenum. What should
the nurse expect the client to report when describing the pain
associated with this disease? - Ans>A gnawing sensation relieved by
food
During a client's paracentesis, 1500 mL of fluid is removed. The nurse
monitors the client for which sign of a potentially severe response? -
Ans>Heart rate increases from 80 to 135
A nurse is caring for several postoperative clients who had abdominal
surgery. What independent nursing intervention can help prevent the
development of thrombophlebitis? - Ans>Helping the client to perform
in-bed exercises
,Which statement by a client who is scheduled for bariatric surgery
indicates to the nurse that further preoperative teaching is
necessary? - Ans>"I'm going to have a figure like a model in about a
year."
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer.
The nurse should assess the client for which complication commonly
associated with the diagnosis? - Ans>Hemorrhage
1 oz = 30 ml - Ans>
A client is admitted with anorexia, weight loss, abdominal distention,
and abnormal stools. A diagnosis of malabsorption syndrome is
made. What nursing action should the nurse implement to best meet
this client's needs? - Ans>Encourage the consumption of high-protein
foods
Following a major abdominal surgery, a client has a nasogastric tube
attached to continuous low suction. The nurse caring for the client
postoperatively monitors the client for what signs of hypokalemia?
(Select all that apply.) - Ans>Dysrhythmias
Muscle weakness
A client with a history of recurrent cholecystitis is scheduled for an
abdominal cholecystectomy. What should the nurse specifically
emphasize when planning preoperative teaching for this client? -
Ans>Coughing and deep breathing
, A client with cirrhosis of the liver has a prolonged prothrombin time
and a low platelet count. A regular diet is prescribed. What should
the nurse instruct the client to do considering the client's condition? -
Ans>Report signs of bleeding no matter how slight.
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who had a gastrectomy.
What early client response indicates that peristalsis has returned? -
Ans>Borborygmi are auscultated
A client reports experiencing nausea, dyspnea, and right upper
quadrant pain unrelieved by antacids. The pain occurs most often
after eating in fast-food restaurants. Which diet should the nurse
instruct the client to follow? - Ans>Low fat
A nurse is eliciting a health history from a client with ulcerative
colitis. What factor does the nurse consider to be most likely
associated with the client's colitis? - Ans>Genetic predisposition
After an acute episode of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, a client is
diagnosed with gastric ulcer. The client receives a prescription for
ranitidine (Zantac) 150 mg twice a day to be taken with meals. The
nurse contacts the health care provider about the prescription
because ranitidine: - Ans>Can be administered by a variety of routes
A nurse is administering an enema to a client who is scheduled for
gastrointestinal surgery. What should the nurse do when the client
complains of abdominal cramps during the enema? - Ans>Close the
lumen of the tubing and wait until the discomfort subsides.
