ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Extract:
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 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 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia and has manifestations of malnutrition. When reviewing the client's laboratory values, which of the following test results should the nurse expect to be low?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low albumin levels are expected in malnutrition due to decreased protein synthesis by the liver.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who is scheduled for a barium swallow to evaluate dysphagia. Which of the following statements Indicate to the nurse that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking fluids post-barium swallow prevents constipation and aids barium clearance.