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RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS ALREADY VERIFIED BY EXPERTS
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis on colon cancer whichof the
following should the nurse expect?
a) Statorrhea
b) Elevated hemoglobin
c) Hematochezia
d) Weight gain
2. A nurse is assessing a client admitted with peripheral vascular disease,.Which
of the following findings indicates a venous vascular disorder?
a) An ulcer at the tip of a toe
b) Hair loss distal to the clients calves
c) Leg pain at rest
d) Edema of the ankle
3. A nurse is assessing a client who has pericarditis. In which of the following areas of
the client’s chest should the nurse place the stethoscope to best hear apericardial friction
rub? (select HOT spot)
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Answer: D
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. The client asks whythe
fluid in the water -seal chamber rises and falls. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
a) “ this means your lung is fully expanded “
b) “ this indicates a possible leak”
c) “ suction pressure that is too high causes this”
d) “ Your breathing pattern causes this”
5. A nurse is teaching a client about the use of transcutaneous electricalnerve
stimulation (TENS) unit. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include?
a) “Apply lotion to the site prior to attaching the electrodes”
b) “ this device requires access to a 220 volt outlet”
c) ‘ this device delivers heat via electrodes that are attached to the effectedarea”
d) “adjust the dial until you feel a ‘pins and needles’ sensation”
6. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postoperative following a total
hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a) “ use raised toilet seat to maintain your hips above the knees”
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b) “ twist at the waist when standing from a seated position”
c) “move your stronger leg first when using a walker”
d) “ apply a heating pad to the operative hip to decrease pain”
7. A nurse finds a client in bed, unresponsive and breathing. Which of the
following action should the nurse take first?
a) Establish IV access
b) Apply blood pressure cuff
c) Palpate for the client’s carotid pulse
d) Initiate cardiac monitoring for the client
8. A nurse is caring who is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a) Initiate IV dopamine infusion
b) Perform neurological assessments
c) Place the client supine
d) Begin an IV bolus of lacted ringer’s
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about blood sugar monitoring for aclient
who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should instruct the
client to obtain which of the following supplies?
a) Sterile lancets
b) Compression stockings
c) Hand mirror
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lOMoARcPSD|15217078
RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS ALREADY VERIFIED BY EXPERTS
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis on colon cancer whichof the
following should the nurse expect?
a) Statorrhea
b) Elevated hemoglobin
c) Hematochezia
d) Weight gain
2. A nurse is assessing a client admitted with peripheral vascular disease,.Which
of the following findings indicates a venous vascular disorder?
a) An ulcer at the tip of a toe
b) Hair loss distal to the clients calves
c) Leg pain at rest
d) Edema of the ankle
3. A nurse is assessing a client who has pericarditis. In which of the following areas of
the client’s chest should the nurse place the stethoscope to best hear apericardial friction
rub? (select HOT spot)
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Answer: D
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. The client asks whythe
fluid in the water -seal chamber rises and falls. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
a) “ this means your lung is fully expanded “
b) “ this indicates a possible leak”
c) “ suction pressure that is too high causes this”
d) “ Your breathing pattern causes this”
5. A nurse is teaching a client about the use of transcutaneous electricalnerve
stimulation (TENS) unit. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include?
a) “Apply lotion to the site prior to attaching the electrodes”
b) “ this device requires access to a 220 volt outlet”
c) ‘ this device delivers heat via electrodes that are attached to the effectedarea”
d) “adjust the dial until you feel a ‘pins and needles’ sensation”
6. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postoperative following a total
hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a) “ use raised toilet seat to maintain your hips above the knees”
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b) “ twist at the waist when standing from a seated position”
c) “move your stronger leg first when using a walker”
d) “ apply a heating pad to the operative hip to decrease pain”
7. A nurse finds a client in bed, unresponsive and breathing. Which of the
following action should the nurse take first?
a) Establish IV access
b) Apply blood pressure cuff
c) Palpate for the client’s carotid pulse
d) Initiate cardiac monitoring for the client
8. A nurse is caring who is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a) Initiate IV dopamine infusion
b) Perform neurological assessments
c) Place the client supine
d) Begin an IV bolus of lacted ringer’s
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about blood sugar monitoring for aclient
who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should instruct the
client to obtain which of the following supplies?
a) Sterile lancets
b) Compression stockings
c) Hand mirror
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