NU 185: Med-Surge 2 EXAM 4 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026//GRADE +//
The physician has prescribed hydralazine
(Apresoline) for a client with acute
glomerulonephritis. Which finding indicates that the
drug is having the desired effect? *Exam Cram Renal
The clients bp has decreased
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which
nursing intervention should receive priority during
the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Assessing the Clients Airway
A client is admitted for treatment of
hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's diagnosis,
the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely
exhibit which symptom? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed
to? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Limit the Sodium in her Diet
,The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most
likely exhibit symptoms of? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Alteration in Visual Acuity
A diabetic client has been maintained on
GLucophage (Metformin) for regulation of his blood
glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in
the plan of care? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Report changes in Urinary Pattern
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism
of the hormones secreted by the parathyroid? *Exam
Cram Endocrine
Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience
which symptom? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for
regulation of his blood glucose levels. The nurse
should know that this insulin will most likely be
administered? *Exam Cram Endocrine
At Night
A client w/ Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia is
diagnosed w/ diabetes mellitus. The nurse would
, expect that these symptoms are r/t? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/
Diabetes Mellitus indicates compliance? *Exam
Cram Endocrine
Hgb A-1C
A client hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis
has a positive ASO titer. The nurse understands that
the client's current illness is due to a... *Exam Cram
Renal
Prior Bacterial Infection
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect.
To prevent this complication, the nurse should
instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Eat a protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client
who has just returned from having a thyroidectomy?
*Exam Cram Endocrine
A tracheostomy set
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026//GRADE +//
The physician has prescribed hydralazine
(Apresoline) for a client with acute
glomerulonephritis. Which finding indicates that the
drug is having the desired effect? *Exam Cram Renal
The clients bp has decreased
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which
nursing intervention should receive priority during
the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Assessing the Clients Airway
A client is admitted for treatment of
hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's diagnosis,
the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely
exhibit which symptom? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed
to? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Limit the Sodium in her Diet
,The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most
likely exhibit symptoms of? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Alteration in Visual Acuity
A diabetic client has been maintained on
GLucophage (Metformin) for regulation of his blood
glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in
the plan of care? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Report changes in Urinary Pattern
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism
of the hormones secreted by the parathyroid? *Exam
Cram Endocrine
Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience
which symptom? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for
regulation of his blood glucose levels. The nurse
should know that this insulin will most likely be
administered? *Exam Cram Endocrine
At Night
A client w/ Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia is
diagnosed w/ diabetes mellitus. The nurse would
, expect that these symptoms are r/t? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/
Diabetes Mellitus indicates compliance? *Exam
Cram Endocrine
Hgb A-1C
A client hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis
has a positive ASO titer. The nurse understands that
the client's current illness is due to a... *Exam Cram
Renal
Prior Bacterial Infection
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect.
To prevent this complication, the nurse should
instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Eat a protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client
who has just returned from having a thyroidectomy?
*Exam Cram Endocrine
A tracheostomy set
