Med/Surg Final: ATI questions & Module questions
What is the cause of a 'non-mechanical' bowel obstruction?
A. A tumor or twisting of the bowel.
B.
... [Show More] Constipation.
C. General anesthesia, narcotics, and handling of the bowel during surgery.
D. Adhesions
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
D. Risk of injury R/T auto digestion of the pancreas.
C
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of dumping
syndrome following gastric surgery. Which of the following should be included in the
teaching?
A. Eat three moderate-sized meals a day.
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 [Show Less]