RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL GASTROINTESTINAL ONLINE
PRACTICE 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
a nurse is caring for a client in an endoscopy suite at a -swallowing ability
surgical center. -pain
a nurse is assessing the client following the procedure. -oxygen saturation
which of the following findings should the nurse report to -
temperature
the provider?
select all that apply.
throat sensation
voice quality
temperature
oxygen saturation
pain
swallowing ability
bloating
a nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit. -coughing and hoarse voice after swallowing.
click to highlight the findings that require immediate -oxygen saturation 90% on room air
follow-up. to deselect a finding, click on the finding -client reports feeling of abdominal fullness and is unable to belch.
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
, a nurse is assessing a client who has acute hepatitis B. -joint pain
which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Joint pain is an expected finding in a client who has acute hepatitis B.
a nurse is admitting a client who has acute pancreatitis. -identify the client's current level
of pain which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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 -hiccups
following a gastrectomy. the nurse should identify which
of the following findings as an indication of abdominal Following surgery, hiccups can be caused by irritation of the phrenic nerve,
due distension? 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 -"i should take this medication at bedtime."
has peptic ulcer disease and a new prescription for once
daily famotidine. which of the following statements by the The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication at bedtime to
inhibit client indicates an understanding of the teaching? the overnight action of histamine at the H2-receptor site in the stomach.
a nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has -"I will eat beans to ensure I get enough fiber in my
diet." a new diagnosis of celiac disease. which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of
the teaching? 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 -8 oz (0.24 L) sliced
banana chronic pancreatitis. which of the following food
selections by the client indicates an understading of the Foods that are high in fat can cause diarrhea for clients who have pancreatitis. 8
teaching? 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.
a nurse is assessing a client who has appendicitis. which -oral temperature of 38.4 C (101.1 F)
PRACTICE 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
a nurse is caring for a client in an endoscopy suite at a -swallowing ability
surgical center. -pain
a nurse is assessing the client following the procedure. -oxygen saturation
which of the following findings should the nurse report to -
temperature
the provider?
select all that apply.
throat sensation
voice quality
temperature
oxygen saturation
pain
swallowing ability
bloating
a nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit. -coughing and hoarse voice after swallowing.
click to highlight the findings that require immediate -oxygen saturation 90% on room air
follow-up. to deselect a finding, click on the finding -client reports feeling of abdominal fullness and is unable to belch.
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
, a nurse is assessing a client who has acute hepatitis B. -joint pain
which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Joint pain is an expected finding in a client who has acute hepatitis B.
a nurse is admitting a client who has acute pancreatitis. -identify the client's current level
of pain which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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 -hiccups
following a gastrectomy. the nurse should identify which
of the following findings as an indication of abdominal Following surgery, hiccups can be caused by irritation of the phrenic nerve,
due distension? 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 -"i should take this medication at bedtime."
has peptic ulcer disease and a new prescription for once
daily famotidine. which of the following statements by the The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication at bedtime to
inhibit client indicates an understanding of the teaching? the overnight action of histamine at the H2-receptor site in the stomach.
a nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has -"I will eat beans to ensure I get enough fiber in my
diet." a new diagnosis of celiac disease. which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of
the teaching? 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 -8 oz (0.24 L) sliced
banana chronic pancreatitis. which of the following food
selections by the client indicates an understading of the Foods that are high in fat can cause diarrhea for clients who have pancreatitis. 8
teaching? 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.
a nurse is assessing a client who has appendicitis. which -oral temperature of 38.4 C (101.1 F)
