ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and has been taking ferrous gluconate for several weeks. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron absorption is enhanced on an empty stomach, making between-meal administration optimal.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has obstruction and inflammation of the common bile duct due to cholelithiasis. Which of the following findings is expected for this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Obstruction of the common bile duct impairs fat digestion, leading to fatty stools due to malabsorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder. The client reports frequent bruising and nosebleeds. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cirrhosis from chronic alcohol use impairs clotting factor production and causes thrombocytopenia, leading to bruising and nosebleeds.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had surgery for a bowel obstruction. The client has a nasogastric tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: See rationale for question 2, as this is a repeated question.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a partial bowel resection. The client requires a complete dressing change, total parenteral nutrition administration, daily weight and is reporting pain at a level of 6 on a 0 to 10 scale. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse plan to complete first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain management is the priority to ensure client comfort and facilitate recovery, enabling other interventions.