ATI PN Med Surg U13 Proctored Exam Practice Questions

A female patient recently underwent a partial gastrectomy and is now presenting with symptoms of weakness, dizziness, and sweating, particularly after meals. Based on these symptoms, what is the most likely diagnosis?

During the process of collecting a comprehensive medical history from a client who has been admitted with pyelonephritis, which of the following symptoms or historical details would the nurse most likely expect the client to report?

A patient with acute pancreatitis is being discharged from the hospital. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching regarding their discharge instructions?

A nurse is caring for a client who has an admitted diagnosis of renal calculi and medical history of hypertension and gout. The client works 6 days of the week outside in temperatures between 32.2° C to 37.8° C (90° F to 100° F). Which of the following should the nurse tell the client to prevent a reoccurrence of renal calculi?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has an intestinal obstruction and is receiving continuous gastrointestinal decompression using a nasogastric tube. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

When caring for older adult clients at a long-term care facility, which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize when evaluating for the risk and presence of urinary retention? (Select all that apply.)
 

A 55-year-old male patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. The patient reports passing black, tarry stools and experiencing dizziness and weakness. On physical examination, he is pale and diaphoretic.

Which of the following are the most appropriate initial nursing interventions for this patient? (Select all that apply)

A patient with a history of ulcerative colitis presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, frequent bloody diarrhea, and signs of dehydration. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering during this exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?

A patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube in place is experiencing respiratory distress. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?