ATI Med/Surg Final: ATI Module Questions & Answers.
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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 Answer D
C
A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client who has an infection due to Helicobacter
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pylori (H. pylori). Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I will continue my prescription for corticosteroids."
ST
B. "I will schedule a CT scan to monitor improvement."
C. "I will take a combination of medications for treatment."
BE
D. "I will have my throat swabbed to recheck for this bacteria. - Correct Answer C
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. - Correct Answer C
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 Answer C, D, E
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
C. Keep the drainage system above the level of the gallbladder.
D. Expect to have constipation.
LE
E. Empty drainage bag every 8 hr. - Correct Answer B, E
ST
A nurse is reviewing nutrition teaching for a client who has cholecystitis. Which of the following
food choices can trigger cholecystitis?
A. Brownie with nuts
BE
B. Bowl of mixed fruit
C. Grilled turkey
D. Baked potato - Correct Answer A
A nurse is completing preoperative teaching for a client who will undergo a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
A. "The scope will be passed through your rectum."
B. "You may have shoulder pain after surgery."
C. "The T-tube will remain in place for 1 to 2 weeks."
D. "You should limit how often you walk for 1 to 2 weeks." - Correct Answer B
, A nurse is completing an assessment of a client who has a gastric ulcer. Which of the following
are
expected findings?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Client reports pain relieved by eating.
B. Client states that pain often occurs at night.
C. Client reports a sensation of bloating.
D. Client states that pain occurs 1⁄2 to 1 hr after a meal.
E. Client experiences pain upon palpation of the epigastric region. - Correct Answer C, D, E
C
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has Crohn's disease. Which of the
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following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Decrease intake of calorie‐dense foods.
B. Drink canned protein supplements.
ST
C. Increase intake of high fiber foods.
D. Take a bulk‐forming laxative daily. - Correct Answer B
BE
A nurse in a clinic is teaching
a client who has ulcerative
colitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will plan to limit fiber in my diet."
B. "I will restrict fluid intake during meals."
C."I will switch to black tea instead of drinking coffee."
D."I will try to eat three moderate to large meals a day." - Correct Answer A
A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of
the
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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 Answer D
C
A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client who has an infection due to Helicobacter
LE
pylori (H. pylori). Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I will continue my prescription for corticosteroids."
ST
B. "I will schedule a CT scan to monitor improvement."
C. "I will take a combination of medications for treatment."
BE
D. "I will have my throat swabbed to recheck for this bacteria. - Correct Answer C
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. - Correct Answer C
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 Answer C, D, E
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
C. Keep the drainage system above the level of the gallbladder.
D. Expect to have constipation.
LE
E. Empty drainage bag every 8 hr. - Correct Answer B, E
ST
A nurse is reviewing nutrition teaching for a client who has cholecystitis. Which of the following
food choices can trigger cholecystitis?
A. Brownie with nuts
BE
B. Bowl of mixed fruit
C. Grilled turkey
D. Baked potato - Correct Answer A
A nurse is completing preoperative teaching for a client who will undergo a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
A. "The scope will be passed through your rectum."
B. "You may have shoulder pain after surgery."
C. "The T-tube will remain in place for 1 to 2 weeks."
D. "You should limit how often you walk for 1 to 2 weeks." - Correct Answer B
, A nurse is completing an assessment of a client who has a gastric ulcer. Which of the following
are
expected findings?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Client reports pain relieved by eating.
B. Client states that pain often occurs at night.
C. Client reports a sensation of bloating.
D. Client states that pain occurs 1⁄2 to 1 hr after a meal.
E. Client experiences pain upon palpation of the epigastric region. - Correct Answer C, D, E
C
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has Crohn's disease. Which of the
LE
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Decrease intake of calorie‐dense foods.
B. Drink canned protein supplements.
ST
C. Increase intake of high fiber foods.
D. Take a bulk‐forming laxative daily. - Correct Answer B
BE
A nurse in a clinic is teaching
a client who has ulcerative
colitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will plan to limit fiber in my diet."
B. "I will restrict fluid intake during meals."
C."I will switch to black tea instead of drinking coffee."
D."I will try to eat three moderate to large meals a day." - Correct Answer A
A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of
the
