MedSurg Success GI Disorders 2026 _ Practice Questions & Verified Answers 2026-03-05
MedSurg Success GI
Disorders 2026 | Practice
Questions & Verified
Answers
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1.The male client in a health-care provider's office tells the nurse 2. Most clients with GERD have been selfmedicating
that he has been experiencing with over-the-counter medications prior to seeking advice from a health-care provider. It is
"heartburn" at night that awakens him. Which assessment important to know what the client has been using to
question should the treat the problem
nurse ask?
1. "How much weight have you gained recently?"
2. "What have you done to alleviate the heartburn?"
3. "Do you consume many milk and dairy products?"
4. "Have you been around anyone with a stomach virus?"
2.The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal . 1. The client should elevate the head of the
reflux disease (GERD) writes the nursing problem of "behavior bed on blocks or use a foam wedge to use
modification." Which intervention should be included for this gravity to help keep the gastric acid in the
problem? stomach and prevent reflux into the esophagus.
1. Teach the client to sleep with a foam wedge under the head. Behavior modification is changing
2. Encourage the client to decrease the amount of smoking. one's behavior
3. Instruct the client to take over-the-counter medication for relief
of pain.
4. Discuss the need to attend Alcoholics Anonymous to quit
drinking.
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3.The nurse is preparing a client diagnosed with GERD for 4. Orange and tomato juices are acidic, and the client diagnosed with GERD should
discharge following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. avoid acidic foods until the esophagus has
Which statement indicates the client understands the discharge had a chance to heal.
instructions?
1. "I should not eat for twenty-four (24) hours following this
procedure."
2. "I can lie down whenever I want after a meal. It won't make a
difference."
3. "The stomach contents won't bother my esophagus but will
make me nauseous."
4. "I should avoid drinking orange juice and eating tomatoes until
my esophagus heals."
4.The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with lower 3. Clients should eat small, frequent meals
esophageal sphincter dysfunction. Which dietary modifications and limit fluids with the meals to prevent
should be included in the plan of care? reflux into the esophagus from a distended
1. Allow any of the client's favorite foods as long as the amount stomach.
of the food is limited.
2. Have the client perform eructation exercises several times a
day.
3. Eat four (4) to six (6) small meals a day and limit fluids during
mealtimes.
4. Encourage the client to consume a glass of red wine with one
(1) meal a day.
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5. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with 4. The head of the bed should be elevated to
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which nursing allow gravity to help in preventing reflux.
interventions should be implemented? Lifestyle modifications of losing weight,
1. Place the client prone in bed and administer nonsteroidal anti- making dietary modifications, attempting
inflammatory medications. smoking cessation, discontinuing the use of
2. Have the client remain upright at all times and walk for 30 alcohol, and not stooping or bending at the
minutes three (3) times a waist all help to decrease reflux.
week.
3. Instruct the client to maintain a right lateral side-lying position
and take antacids
before meals.
4. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees and discuss lifestyle
modifications with the
client.
6.The nurse is caring for an adult client diagnosed with 1. Of adult-onset asthma cases, 80%-90% are
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which condition is the caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease
most common comorbid disease associated with (GERD).
GERD?
1. Adult-onset asthma.
2. Pancreatitis.
3. Peptic ulcer disease.
4. Increased gastric emptying.
7. The nurse is administering morning medications at 0730. 4. A mucosal barrier agent must be administered
Which medication would have priority? on an empty stomach for the medication
1. A proton pump inhibitor. to coat the stomach.
2. A nonnarcotic analgesic.
3. A histamine receptor antagonist.
4. A mucosal barrier agent.
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MedSurg Success GI
Disorders 2026 | Practice
Questions & Verified
Answers
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1.The male client in a health-care provider's office tells the nurse 2. Most clients with GERD have been selfmedicating
that he has been experiencing with over-the-counter medications prior to seeking advice from a health-care provider. It is
"heartburn" at night that awakens him. Which assessment important to know what the client has been using to
question should the treat the problem
nurse ask?
1. "How much weight have you gained recently?"
2. "What have you done to alleviate the heartburn?"
3. "Do you consume many milk and dairy products?"
4. "Have you been around anyone with a stomach virus?"
2.The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal . 1. The client should elevate the head of the
reflux disease (GERD) writes the nursing problem of "behavior bed on blocks or use a foam wedge to use
modification." Which intervention should be included for this gravity to help keep the gastric acid in the
problem? stomach and prevent reflux into the esophagus.
1. Teach the client to sleep with a foam wedge under the head. Behavior modification is changing
2. Encourage the client to decrease the amount of smoking. one's behavior
3. Instruct the client to take over-the-counter medication for relief
of pain.
4. Discuss the need to attend Alcoholics Anonymous to quit
drinking.
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3.The nurse is preparing a client diagnosed with GERD for 4. Orange and tomato juices are acidic, and the client diagnosed with GERD should
discharge following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. avoid acidic foods until the esophagus has
Which statement indicates the client understands the discharge had a chance to heal.
instructions?
1. "I should not eat for twenty-four (24) hours following this
procedure."
2. "I can lie down whenever I want after a meal. It won't make a
difference."
3. "The stomach contents won't bother my esophagus but will
make me nauseous."
4. "I should avoid drinking orange juice and eating tomatoes until
my esophagus heals."
4.The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with lower 3. Clients should eat small, frequent meals
esophageal sphincter dysfunction. Which dietary modifications and limit fluids with the meals to prevent
should be included in the plan of care? reflux into the esophagus from a distended
1. Allow any of the client's favorite foods as long as the amount stomach.
of the food is limited.
2. Have the client perform eructation exercises several times a
day.
3. Eat four (4) to six (6) small meals a day and limit fluids during
mealtimes.
4. Encourage the client to consume a glass of red wine with one
(1) meal a day.
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5. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with 4. The head of the bed should be elevated to
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which nursing allow gravity to help in preventing reflux.
interventions should be implemented? Lifestyle modifications of losing weight,
1. Place the client prone in bed and administer nonsteroidal anti- making dietary modifications, attempting
inflammatory medications. smoking cessation, discontinuing the use of
2. Have the client remain upright at all times and walk for 30 alcohol, and not stooping or bending at the
minutes three (3) times a waist all help to decrease reflux.
week.
3. Instruct the client to maintain a right lateral side-lying position
and take antacids
before meals.
4. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees and discuss lifestyle
modifications with the
client.
6.The nurse is caring for an adult client diagnosed with 1. Of adult-onset asthma cases, 80%-90% are
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which condition is the caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease
most common comorbid disease associated with (GERD).
GERD?
1. Adult-onset asthma.
2. Pancreatitis.
3. Peptic ulcer disease.
4. Increased gastric emptying.
7. The nurse is administering morning medications at 0730. 4. A mucosal barrier agent must be administered
Which medication would have priority? on an empty stomach for the medication
1. A proton pump inhibitor. to coat the stomach.
2. A nonnarcotic analgesic.
3. A histamine receptor antagonist.
4. A mucosal barrier agent.
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