ATI CHPTS FOR EXAM 6 MEDSURG 1 -QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -
CORRECT ANSWER --Resume a diet of choice
-Cleanse the puncture site using mild soap and water
-Report nausea and vomiting to the surgeon
A nurse is reviewing risk factors with a client who has cholecystitis. The nurse should identify that
which of the following as a risk factor for cholecystitis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Obesity
A nurse is completing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for a laprascopic cholecy
stectomy. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"You might have shoulder pain after surgery"
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for chenodiol with a client who has Cholelithiasis. Which
of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER -
This medication dissolves gallstones gradually over a period of two years.
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who has suspected cholelithiasis.
Which of the following is an expected finding? - CORRECT ANSWER -Direct bilirubin 2.1 mg/dL
A nurse is reviewing the admission laboratory results of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increased blood glucose level
A nurse is preparing to administer pancrelipase to a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the follo
wing actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Offer a glass of water following medication administration.
A nurse is completing an admission assessment of a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the foll
owing findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Epigastric pain radiating to the left shoulder
, A nurse is assessing a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurs
e identify as a manifestation of pancreatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Gray-
blue discoloration of the skin around the umbilicus.
A nurse is completing nutrition teaching for a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the following s
tatements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER --
"I plan to eat small, frequent meals"
-"I will eat easy-to-digest foods with limited spice"
-"I will use skim milk when cooking"
A nurse on a medical surgical unit is admitting a client who has hepatitis B with ascites. Which of
the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Provide a high-calorie, high-carb diet.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hepatitis C. Which of the following lab fi
ndings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -Positive EIA test.
A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis. The nurse should identify which of the f
ollowing as indicators of hepatic encephalopathy? - CORRECT ANSWER --Change in orientation
-Asterixis
-Fetor hepaticus
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following medications can the nurse
expect to administer to this client? - CORRECT ANSWER --Diuretic
-Beta-blocking agent
-Lactulose
A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis B about home care. Which of the following instructi
ons should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER --Limit physical activity
-Avoid alcohol
-Eat small frequent meals
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -
CORRECT ANSWER --Resume a diet of choice
-Cleanse the puncture site using mild soap and water
-Report nausea and vomiting to the surgeon
A nurse is reviewing risk factors with a client who has cholecystitis. The nurse should identify that
which of the following as a risk factor for cholecystitis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Obesity
A nurse is completing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for a laprascopic cholecy
stectomy. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"You might have shoulder pain after surgery"
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for chenodiol with a client who has Cholelithiasis. Which
of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER -
This medication dissolves gallstones gradually over a period of two years.
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who has suspected cholelithiasis.
Which of the following is an expected finding? - CORRECT ANSWER -Direct bilirubin 2.1 mg/dL
A nurse is reviewing the admission laboratory results of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increased blood glucose level
A nurse is preparing to administer pancrelipase to a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the follo
wing actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Offer a glass of water following medication administration.
A nurse is completing an admission assessment of a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the foll
owing findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Epigastric pain radiating to the left shoulder
, A nurse is assessing a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurs
e identify as a manifestation of pancreatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Gray-
blue discoloration of the skin around the umbilicus.
A nurse is completing nutrition teaching for a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the following s
tatements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER --
"I plan to eat small, frequent meals"
-"I will eat easy-to-digest foods with limited spice"
-"I will use skim milk when cooking"
A nurse on a medical surgical unit is admitting a client who has hepatitis B with ascites. Which of
the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Provide a high-calorie, high-carb diet.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hepatitis C. Which of the following lab fi
ndings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -Positive EIA test.
A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis. The nurse should identify which of the f
ollowing as indicators of hepatic encephalopathy? - CORRECT ANSWER --Change in orientation
-Asterixis
-Fetor hepaticus
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following medications can the nurse
expect to administer to this client? - CORRECT ANSWER --Diuretic
-Beta-blocking agent
-Lactulose
A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis B about home care. Which of the following instructi
ons should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER --Limit physical activity
-Avoid alcohol
-Eat small frequent meals
