ATI MED SURG Final Exam Module Questions and Accurate Answers. Complete 2026/2027 Actual Exam Update Already Graded A+.

ATI MED SURG Final Exam Module Questions and Accurate Answers. Complete 2026/2027 Actual Exam Update Already Graded A+. Gastrointestinal System 1. 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 • Correct answer: C. General anesthesia, narcotics, and handling of the bowel during surgery. 2. 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 • Correct answer: A. High fiber foods. 3. 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 • Correct answer: B. Low fiber foods. 4. 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. • Correct answer: C. Monitor for hemorrhage r/t organ perforation. 5. 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. • Correct answer: A. Advise pt. to remain upright after meals. 6. Which of the following is a priority for a pt. who is haemorrhaging 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. • Correct answer: B. Monitor for shock. 7. 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 mucous bloody stools per day. • C. Signs of colon perforation and peritonitis. • D. Diarrhea • Correct answer: C. Signs of colon perforation and peritonitis. 8. 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 • Correct answer: B. Maintaining NPO status as ordered. 9. 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. • Correct answer: C. Fatigue R/T blood loss caused by frequent bloody stools. 10. 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. Increase protein in the diet. 11. 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." • Correct answer: C. "I will take a combination of medications for treatment." 12. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for aluminum hydroxide (Amphenol). 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. wait 1 to 2 hr before taking other oral medications. 13. 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. Assess bowel sounds., D. Provide oral hygiene every 2 hr., E. Clamp the NG tube during ambulation. 14. 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. Keep the drainage system above the level of the gallbladder. • D. Expect to have constipation. • E. Empty drainage bag every 8 hr. • Correct answer: B. Clamp T-tube for 1 to 2 hr before and after meals., E. Empty drainage bag every 8 hr. 15. 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 • B. Bowl of mixed fruit • C. Grilled turkey • D. Baked potato • Correct answer: A. Brownie with nuts. 16. 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. "You may have shoulder pain after surgery." 17. 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 ½ to 1 hr after