MED/SURG FINAL: ATI QUESTIONS
AND MODULE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026 EXAM
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!!
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 - ANSWER- C
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 - ANSWER- A
,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 - ANSWER- B
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. - ANSWER- C
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. - ANSWER- A
Which of the following is a priority for a pt. who is hemorrhaging 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. - ANSWER- B
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 mucousy bloody stools per day.
C. Signs of colon perforation and peritonitis.
D. Diarrhea - ANSWER- C
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 - ANSWER- B
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.
AND MODULE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026 EXAM
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!!
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 - ANSWER- C
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 - ANSWER- A
,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 - ANSWER- B
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. - ANSWER- C
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. - ANSWER- A
Which of the following is a priority for a pt. who is hemorrhaging 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. - ANSWER- B
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 mucousy bloody stools per day.
C. Signs of colon perforation and peritonitis.
D. Diarrhea - ANSWER- C
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 - ANSWER- B
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.
