ATI Adult health proctored exam (med surg) Practice Questions

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• Decreased hemoglobin.
• L Temporomandibular joint pain.
• Fatigue.
• Symmetric joint swelling of fingers.

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• Dry, scaly patches on the elbows.
• Different pigmented patches in the genital area.
• Painful lesions following a nerve pathway.
• Excessive hair growth on the affected area.

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• Use Echinacea to manage joint pain.
• Apply ice to the joint before exercising.
• Significantly reduce the amount of purine in the diet.
• Maintain a recommended body weight.

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• Decrease fluid intake.
• Offer the client the bedpan every 2 hr.
• Increase protein intake.
• Increase ambulation.

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• Decreased right knee range of motion.
• Report of left hip aching when jogging.
• History of recent loss of balance and fall.
• Occasional mild constipation.

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• "It's a good idea to help make sure your husband can sleep comfortably.”.
• "Your husband should decide when more medication is needed.”.
• "Next time you think he needs more medication, call me and I'll push the button.”.
• "Why do you think your husband needs more medication when he is asleep?"

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• "Use of eye drops will improve vision over time.”.
• "Glaucoma is caused by inadequate production of fluid within the eye.”.
• "Double vision is a common symptom of glaucoma.”.
• "Without treatment, glaucoma can cause blindness.”.

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• 380 mL.
• 600 mL.
• 550 mL.
• 720 mL.

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• "Without treatment, glaucoma can cause blindness.”.
• "Use of eye drops will improve vision over time.”.
• "Glaucoma is caused by inadequate production of fluid within the eye.”.
• "Double vision is a common symptom of glaucoma.”. . . .

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• Inform the patient that laboratory testing of blood and stools will be necessary.
• Ask the patient to describe the character of the stools and any associated symptoms.
• Advise the patient to use over-the-counter loperamide (Imodium) to slow gastrointestinal (GI) motility.
• Suggest that the patient drink clear liquid fluids with electrolytes, such as Gatorade or Pedialyte.

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• Obtain a dietary history from the patient.
• Review the patient's electrolyte values.
• Check the patient's perianal skin integrity.
• Investigate the patient's emotional concerns.

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• "Drink milk to soothe your stomach.”.
• "Sleep on your left side.”.
• "Wait to go to bed for 1 hr after eating.”.
• "Eat four to six small meals each day.”.