NURS 406 CAPSTONE MED SURG
ASSESSMENT VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A LATEST
VERSION 2026
1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing
cycle
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart
transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include in
the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving 3 % sodium chloride via
continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory finding should the nurse
identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the
screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should
the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe as an
anesthetic for the procedure?
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, Propofol
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the clients plan?
Select all that apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels
Maintain NPO status until pain-free
Manage acute pain
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, 7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary
modifications to help control blood pressure. Which of the following food
choices should the nurse recommend as the client to include in their diet?
3 oz of chicken breast
8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina.
Which of the findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Breath Sounds
9. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD.
Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching?
I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
10. A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple
sclerosis and has been taking dantrolone for several months. Which of the
following client statements should the nurse identify as an indication that
the medication is effective?
I don’t have muscle spasms as frequently
11. A nurse is caring for a client who is using a ventilator when the low-
pressure ventilator alarm sounds. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
Suction secretions from the endotracheal tube.
Check the ventilator tubing connections.
Administer intravenous sedation and analgesia.
Reassure the client and instruct them not to bite on the tube.
12. A nurse is caring for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the following
prescriptions by the provider is the priority action for the nurse to take?
Strain all urine.
Schedule a retrograde pyelography.
Monitor intake and output.
Schedule a kidney ultrasound.
13. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative
following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements by the
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ASSESSMENT VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A LATEST
VERSION 2026
1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing
cycle
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart
transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include in
the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving 3 % sodium chloride via
continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory finding should the nurse
identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the
screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should
the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe as an
anesthetic for the procedure?
1
, Propofol
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the clients plan?
Select all that apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels
Maintain NPO status until pain-free
Manage acute pain
2
, 7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary
modifications to help control blood pressure. Which of the following food
choices should the nurse recommend as the client to include in their diet?
3 oz of chicken breast
8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina.
Which of the findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Breath Sounds
9. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD.
Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching?
I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
10. A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple
sclerosis and has been taking dantrolone for several months. Which of the
following client statements should the nurse identify as an indication that
the medication is effective?
I don’t have muscle spasms as frequently
11. A nurse is caring for a client who is using a ventilator when the low-
pressure ventilator alarm sounds. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
Suction secretions from the endotracheal tube.
Check the ventilator tubing connections.
Administer intravenous sedation and analgesia.
Reassure the client and instruct them not to bite on the tube.
12. A nurse is caring for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the following
prescriptions by the provider is the priority action for the nurse to take?
Strain all urine.
Schedule a retrograde pyelography.
Monitor intake and output.
Schedule a kidney ultrasound.
13. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative
following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements by the
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