ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed a Clostridium difficile infection following antibiotic therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bleach effectively kills C. difficile spores, preventing infection spread.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is checking a client's bowel sounds. At which of the following times should the nurse auscultate the client's abdomen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: See rationale for question 12, as this is a repeated question.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is calculating a client's fluid intake over the past 8 hr. The client had one 8-oz cup of coffee, 3 oz of juice, and 12 oz of soda. The client's water pitcher had 300 ml and 200 ml remains. The client also had IV fluids infusing as 40 mL/hr via an infusion pump. How many ml should the nurse document as the client's total Intake for the shift?
Correct Answer: 1110 ml
Rationale:
Total intake is calculated as: coffee (8 oz × 30 ml/oz = 240 ml), juice (3 oz × 30 ml/oz = 90 ml), soda (12 oz × 30 ml/oz = 360 ml), water (300 ml - 200 ml = 100 ml), IV fluids (40 ml/hr × 8 hr = 320 ml). Sum: 240 + 90 + 360 + 100 + 320 = 1110 ml.
Question 5 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.