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RN targeted medical surgical gastrointestinal 2026-2027 BANK
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM
QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
A nurse is caring for a client in an endoscopy suite at a surgical center.
a nurse is assessing the client following the procedure. which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
select all that apply.
throat sensation
voice quality
temperature
oxygen saturation
pain
swallowing ability
bloating - ANSWERS---swallowing ability
-pain
-oxygen saturation
-temperature
A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit.
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click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. to
deselect a finding, click on the finding again.
nurses notes:
drainage from NG is dark brown drainage with small amount of old
blood noted.
coughing and hoarse voice after swallowing.
client supports abdomen when coughing.
client reports feeling of abdominal fullness and is unable to belch.
vital signs:
day 9:
oxygen saturation 90% on room air - ANSWERS---coughing and hoarse
voice after swallowing.
-oxygen saturation 90% on room air
-client reports feeling of abdominal fullness and is unable to belch.
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute hepatitis B. which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWERS---joint pain
Joint pain is an expected finding in a client who has acute hepatitis B.
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A nurse is admitting a client who has acute pancreatitis. which of the
following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWERS---identify the
client's current level of pain
The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing process is
to assess the client. Clients who have acute pancreatitis often have
severe abdominal pain. By assessing the client's level of pain, the nurse
can identify the need for, and implement interventions, to alleviate the
client's pain. Therefore, this is the priority action the nurse should take.
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a
gastrectomy. the nurse should identify which of the following findings
as an indication of abdominal distension? - ANSWERS---hiccups
Following surgery, hiccups can be caused by irritation of the phrenic
nerve, due to abdominal distension. If the hiccups are intractable, the
nurse should anticipate a prescription for chlorpromazine. This is
because persistent hiccups are distressful to the client and can lead to
complications, such as vomiting.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has peptic ulcer
disease and a new prescription for once daily famotidine. which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - ANSWERS---"i should take this medication at bedtime."
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The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication at bedtime
to inhibit the overnight action of histamine at the H2-receptor site in
the stomach.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has a new
diagnosis of celiac disease. which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWERS---"I will
eat beans to ensure I get enough fiber in my diet."
Clients who have celiac disease must maintain a gluten-free diet, which
eliminates fiber-rich whole wheat products. Clients should eat beans,
nuts, fruits, and vegetables to ensure an adequate intake of fiber.
a nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has chronic
pancreatitis. which of the following food selections by the client
indicates an understading of the teaching? - ANSWERS---8 oz (0.24 L)
sliced banana
Foods that are high in fat can cause diarrhea for clients who have
pancreatitis. 8 oz (0.24 L), or 1 cup of sliced banana, which contains
0.49 g of fat, is a low-fat food option. Clients who have pancreatitis
should consume a high-protein and low-fat diet with an adequate
amount of carbohydrates and calories.
RN targeted medical surgical gastrointestinal 2026-2027 BANK
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM
QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
A nurse is caring for a client in an endoscopy suite at a surgical center.
a nurse is assessing the client following the procedure. which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
select all that apply.
throat sensation
voice quality
temperature
oxygen saturation
pain
swallowing ability
bloating - ANSWERS---swallowing ability
-pain
-oxygen saturation
-temperature
A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit.
,2|Page
click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. to
deselect a finding, click on the finding again.
nurses notes:
drainage from NG is dark brown drainage with small amount of old
blood noted.
coughing and hoarse voice after swallowing.
client supports abdomen when coughing.
client reports feeling of abdominal fullness and is unable to belch.
vital signs:
day 9:
oxygen saturation 90% on room air - ANSWERS---coughing and hoarse
voice after swallowing.
-oxygen saturation 90% on room air
-client reports feeling of abdominal fullness and is unable to belch.
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute hepatitis B. which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWERS---joint pain
Joint pain is an expected finding in a client who has acute hepatitis B.
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A nurse is admitting a client who has acute pancreatitis. which of the
following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWERS---identify the
client's current level of pain
The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing process is
to assess the client. Clients who have acute pancreatitis often have
severe abdominal pain. By assessing the client's level of pain, the nurse
can identify the need for, and implement interventions, to alleviate the
client's pain. Therefore, this is the priority action the nurse should take.
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a
gastrectomy. the nurse should identify which of the following findings
as an indication of abdominal distension? - ANSWERS---hiccups
Following surgery, hiccups can be caused by irritation of the phrenic
nerve, due to abdominal distension. If the hiccups are intractable, the
nurse should anticipate a prescription for chlorpromazine. This is
because persistent hiccups are distressful to the client and can lead to
complications, such as vomiting.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has peptic ulcer
disease and a new prescription for once daily famotidine. which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - ANSWERS---"i should take this medication at bedtime."
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The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication at bedtime
to inhibit the overnight action of histamine at the H2-receptor site in
the stomach.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has a new
diagnosis of celiac disease. which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWERS---"I will
eat beans to ensure I get enough fiber in my diet."
Clients who have celiac disease must maintain a gluten-free diet, which
eliminates fiber-rich whole wheat products. Clients should eat beans,
nuts, fruits, and vegetables to ensure an adequate intake of fiber.
a nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has chronic
pancreatitis. which of the following food selections by the client
indicates an understading of the teaching? - ANSWERS---8 oz (0.24 L)
sliced banana
Foods that are high in fat can cause diarrhea for clients who have
pancreatitis. 8 oz (0.24 L), or 1 cup of sliced banana, which contains
0.49 g of fat, is a low-fat food option. Clients who have pancreatitis
should consume a high-protein and low-fat diet with an adequate
amount of carbohydrates and calories.
