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ATI Ns551 Complex Med Surg Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 42 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamA nurse assesses a patient with renal insufficiency and a low red blood cell count. The patient asks, "Is my anemia related to my kidney problem?". Which statement would serve as the basis for the nur
A nurse is caring for a patient with peptic ulcer disease who reports a sudden onset of sharp abdominal pain and, on palpation, the client's abdomen is tense and rigid. What action takes priority?
A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has had surgery for an intestinal obstruction and has an NG tube to wall suction. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
A nurse caring for a patient with Cushing Syndrome who must remain on continued glucocorticoid therapy for another health problem will use which of the following actions to prevent harm?
A nurse assesses a patient who has ulcerative colitis and severe diarrhea. Which assessment would the nurse complete first?
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a body mass index (BMI) of 18. The nurse should place the patient in which of the following BMI categories?
A nurse is teaching an older adult patient who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long-term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse i
The nurse inserts a small-bore nasoduodenal tube for a patient who is undernourished. What priority nursing action is required prior to starting the continuous tube feeding to confirm correct tube pla
When determining the focus group for a community screening program, the nurse recognizes which ethnic group as having the highest incidence of colorectal cancer?
A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as a finding specifically associated with this cli
A nurse is assessing a patient who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
When caring for a patient having a hypoglycemic episode, the nurse knows which symptom requires immediate intervention?
The nurse is assessing a patient for risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Which risk factor would the nurse recognize as being associated with this health condition?
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a blood glucose of 52 mg/dL and is lethargic but can follow simple instructions. Which action should the nurse perform first?
Which menu selection indicates that the older adult patient correctly understands the dietary teaching provided to promote effective elimination?
A patient has an open traditional hiatal hernia repair this morning. What is the nurse's priority for patient care at this time?
A nurse is planning care for a patient who has cystitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A nurse assesses a patient's understanding about nutrition after teaching a hospitalized patient with an acute diverticulitis flare. Which hospital menu selection made by the patient indicates the pat
A nurse is caring for a patient who came to the emergency department with abdominal distention and is now on the medical-surgical unit with an NG tube in place to low gastric suction. The patient repo
A nurse is caring for a patient who has nephrotic syndrome and is receiving high-dose corticosteroid therapy. For which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse monitor?
A nurse assesses a patient who is recovering from a subtotal thyroidectomy. On the first postoperative day before discharge, the patient states, "I feel numbness and tingling around my mouth.”. What a
A nurse determines that a patient with diabetes mellitus and the following laboratory results is: Fasting blood glucose: 75 mg/dL. Postprandial blood glucose: 180 mg/dL. Hemoglobin A1c level: 5.5%.
A nurse is teaching a group of middle-aged adult patients about early detection of colorectal cancer. The nurse should include the American Cancer Society recommendation that men and women beginning a
A nurse is performing a comprehensive nutritional assessment for a patient. After reviewing the client's laboratory results, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A nurse reviews the chart of a patient who has ulcerative colitis. Which finding alerts the nurse to urgently contact the provider for additional orders?