RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL GASTROINTESTINAL EXAM 2025
RN Targeted Medical Surgical Gastrointestinal
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1. A nurse is teaching a "Drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to the procedure, then take nothing
client to prepare for a by mouth for 6 hr before the procedure
colonoscopy. Which of
the following instructions The nurse should instruct the client to drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior
should the nurse include to the colonoscopy to promote adequate bowel cleansing.
in the teaching
2. A nurse is providing dis- "I should eat foods that are low in fiber
charge teaching for a
client who has mild diver- The nurse should instruct a client who has diverticulitis to follow a
ticulitis. Which of the fol- low-fiber diet. When the inflammation subsides, the client should
lowing statements made consume foods that are high in fiber.
by the client indicates
an understanding of the
teaching
3. A nurse is providing Dark purple stoma
discharge teaching for
a client following an The nurse should instruct the client to contact the provider if the stoma
ileostomy. The nurse is a dark purple color, which is an indication of bowel ischemia.
should instruct the client
to report which of the fol-
lowing to the provider?
4. A nurse is assessing a The client reports that the pain occurs during the night
client who has a duodenal
ulcer. Which of the follow- Pain associated with a duodenal ulcer occurs when the stomach is
ing findings should the empty, which is typically 1.5 to 3 hr after meals and during the night.
nurse expect?
5. A nurse is reviewing the Increased amylase
laboratory results of a
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client whose has acute Serum amylase levels are increased in a client who has acute pancre-
pancreatitis. Which of the atitis due to pancreatic cell injury.
following findings should
the nurse expect?
6. A nurse is caring for Ataxia
a client who has GERD
and a new prescription The nurse should plan to monitor the client for extrapyramidal symp-
for metoclopramide. The toms, such as ataxia, and should report any of these findings to the
nurse should plan to provider.
monitor for which of
the following adverse ef-
fects?
7. A nurse is caring for a "The CEA determines the efficacy of your chemotherapy"
client who has colorec-
tal cancer and is hav- A provider uses the CEA level to determine the efficacy of the
ing chemotherapy. The chemotherapy. The client's CEA levels will decrease if the chemother-
client ask the nurse why apy is effective.
blood is being drawn for
a carcinoembryonic anti-
gen (CEA) level. Which of
the following responses
should the nurse make
8. A nurse is assessing a Joint pain
client who has acute he-
patitis B. Which of the Joint pain is an expected finding in a client who has acute hepatitis B.
following findings should
the nurse expect?
9. A nurse is providing dis- "I will decrease the amount of carbonated beverages I drink"
charge teaching for a
RN Targeted Medical Surgical Gastrointestinal
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
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ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
1. A nurse is teaching a "Drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to the procedure, then take nothing
client to prepare for a by mouth for 6 hr before the procedure
colonoscopy. Which of
the following instructions The nurse should instruct the client to drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior
should the nurse include to the colonoscopy to promote adequate bowel cleansing.
in the teaching
2. A nurse is providing dis- "I should eat foods that are low in fiber
charge teaching for a
client who has mild diver- The nurse should instruct a client who has diverticulitis to follow a
ticulitis. Which of the fol- low-fiber diet. When the inflammation subsides, the client should
lowing statements made consume foods that are high in fiber.
by the client indicates
an understanding of the
teaching
3. A nurse is providing Dark purple stoma
discharge teaching for
a client following an The nurse should instruct the client to contact the provider if the stoma
ileostomy. The nurse is a dark purple color, which is an indication of bowel ischemia.
should instruct the client
to report which of the fol-
lowing to the provider?
4. A nurse is assessing a The client reports that the pain occurs during the night
client who has a duodenal
ulcer. Which of the follow- Pain associated with a duodenal ulcer occurs when the stomach is
ing findings should the empty, which is typically 1.5 to 3 hr after meals and during the night.
nurse expect?
5. A nurse is reviewing the Increased amylase
laboratory results of a
, RN Targeted Medical Surgical Gastrointestinal
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_a4yp77
client whose has acute Serum amylase levels are increased in a client who has acute pancre-
pancreatitis. Which of the atitis due to pancreatic cell injury.
following findings should
the nurse expect?
6. A nurse is caring for Ataxia
a client who has GERD
and a new prescription The nurse should plan to monitor the client for extrapyramidal symp-
for metoclopramide. The toms, such as ataxia, and should report any of these findings to the
nurse should plan to provider.
monitor for which of
the following adverse ef-
fects?
7. A nurse is caring for a "The CEA determines the efficacy of your chemotherapy"
client who has colorec-
tal cancer and is hav- A provider uses the CEA level to determine the efficacy of the
ing chemotherapy. The chemotherapy. The client's CEA levels will decrease if the chemother-
client ask the nurse why apy is effective.
blood is being drawn for
a carcinoembryonic anti-
gen (CEA) level. Which of
the following responses
should the nurse make
8. A nurse is assessing a Joint pain
client who has acute he-
patitis B. Which of the Joint pain is an expected finding in a client who has acute hepatitis B.
following findings should
the nurse expect?
9. A nurse is providing dis- "I will decrease the amount of carbonated beverages I drink"
charge teaching for a
