Med/Surg Final: ATI questions & Module questions
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What is the cause of a 'non-mechanical'
bowel obstruction?
A. A tumor or twisting of the bowel.
B. Constipation. C
C. General anesthesia, narcotics, and
handling of the bowel during surgery.
D. Adhesions
What should the nurse advise a pt. who
has diverticulosis to eat?
A. High fiber foods.
A
B. Low fiber foods.
C. Low carb foods.
D. High carb foods
What should the nurse advise a pt. who
has diverticulitis to eat?
A. High fiber foods.
B
B. Low fiber foods.
C .Low carb foods.
D. High carb foods
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. C
B. Enemas until clear.
C. Monitor for hemorrhage r/t organ per-
foration.
D. Administer a sedative.
Which of the following is an appropriate
nursing intervention for a pt. who has
GERD?
A. Advise pt. to remain upright after
A
meals.
B. Withhold fluids during meal time.
C. Administer the appropriate im-
munoglobulin.
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D. Give the prescribed steroids with half
a glass of milk.
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
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.
Which of the following should the nurse
advise a pt who has ulcerative colitis to
call the doctor for?
A. Occasional abdominal cramping
C
B. Nine mucousy bloody stools per day.
C. Signs of colon perforation and peri-
tonitis.
D. Diarrhea
Which of the following promotes rest and
healing of the bowel in a pt. who has
ulcerative colitis?
A.High fiber diet B
B. Maintaining NPO status as ordered
C. Low carb diet
D. Avoiding licorice and caffeine
Which of the following nursing diagnosis
might be appropriate for a pt with ulcera-
tive colitis?
A. Pain R/T the passage of stones.
B. Risk for injury from falling R/T
dizziness and low BP immediately after C
meals.
C. Fatigue R/T blood loss caused by
frequent bloody stools.
D. Risk of injury R/T auto digestion of the
pancreas.
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A nurse is providing teaching for a client
who has a new diagnosis of dump-
ing syndrome following gastric surgery.
Which of the following should be includ-
ed in the teaching?
A. Eat three moderate-sized meals a day. D
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
A nurse is completing discharge teach-
ing 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 cor-
ticosteroids." C
B. "I will schedule a CT scan to monitor
improvement."
C. "I will take a combination of medica-
tions for treatment."
D. "I will have my throat swabbed to
recheck for this bacteria.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching
to a client who has a new prescription
for aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel). The
nurse should advise the client to
A. take the medication with food. C
B. monitor for diarrhea.
C. wait 1 to 2 hr before taking other oral
medications.
D. maintain a low-fiber diet.
A nurse is planning care for a client who
has a small bowel instruction and a naso-
gastric (NG) tube in place. Which of the
following nursing interventions should be
included in the plan of care? (Select all
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What is the cause of a 'non-mechanical'
bowel obstruction?
A. A tumor or twisting of the bowel.
B. Constipation. C
C. General anesthesia, narcotics, and
handling of the bowel during surgery.
D. Adhesions
What should the nurse advise a pt. who
has diverticulosis to eat?
A. High fiber foods.
A
B. Low fiber foods.
C. Low carb foods.
D. High carb foods
What should the nurse advise a pt. who
has diverticulitis to eat?
A. High fiber foods.
B
B. Low fiber foods.
C .Low carb foods.
D. High carb foods
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. C
B. Enemas until clear.
C. Monitor for hemorrhage r/t organ per-
foration.
D. Administer a sedative.
Which of the following is an appropriate
nursing intervention for a pt. who has
GERD?
A. Advise pt. to remain upright after
A
meals.
B. Withhold fluids during meal time.
C. Administer the appropriate im-
munoglobulin.
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D. Give the prescribed steroids with half
a glass of milk.
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
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.
Which of the following should the nurse
advise a pt who has ulcerative colitis to
call the doctor for?
A. Occasional abdominal cramping
C
B. Nine mucousy bloody stools per day.
C. Signs of colon perforation and peri-
tonitis.
D. Diarrhea
Which of the following promotes rest and
healing of the bowel in a pt. who has
ulcerative colitis?
A.High fiber diet B
B. Maintaining NPO status as ordered
C. Low carb diet
D. Avoiding licorice and caffeine
Which of the following nursing diagnosis
might be appropriate for a pt with ulcera-
tive colitis?
A. Pain R/T the passage of stones.
B. Risk for injury from falling R/T
dizziness and low BP immediately after C
meals.
C. Fatigue R/T blood loss caused by
frequent bloody stools.
D. Risk of injury R/T auto digestion of the
pancreas.
, Med/Surg Final: ATI questions & Module questions
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_5s7n86
A nurse is providing teaching for a client
who has a new diagnosis of dump-
ing syndrome following gastric surgery.
Which of the following should be includ-
ed in the teaching?
A. Eat three moderate-sized meals a day. D
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
A nurse is completing discharge teach-
ing 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 cor-
ticosteroids." C
B. "I will schedule a CT scan to monitor
improvement."
C. "I will take a combination of medica-
tions for treatment."
D. "I will have my throat swabbed to
recheck for this bacteria.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching
to a client who has a new prescription
for aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel). The
nurse should advise the client to
A. take the medication with food. C
B. monitor for diarrhea.
C. wait 1 to 2 hr before taking other oral
medications.
D. maintain a low-fiber diet.
A nurse is planning care for a client who
has a small bowel instruction and a naso-
gastric (NG) tube in place. Which of the
following nursing interventions should be
included in the plan of care? (Select all
