MEDICAL-SURGICAL PROCTORED RETAKE
EXAM STUDY GUIDE Q&A 2026/2027 LATEST
EXAM GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hepatitis C.
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
A. Presence of immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgG)
B. Positive EIA test
C. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 35 units/L
D. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 15 IU/L - ANS✔✔---B.
Positive EIA test
A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis. The nurse
should identify which of the following findings as indicators of
hepatic encephalopathy? (Select all that apply.)
A. Anorexia
B. Change in orientation
C. Asterixis
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,D. Ascites
E. Fetor hepaticus - ANS✔✔---B. Change in orientation
C. Asterixis
E. Fetor hepaticus
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the
following medications can the nurse expect to administer to this
client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Diuretic
B. Beta-blocking agent
C. Opioid analgesic
D. Lactulose
E. Sedative - ANS✔✔---A. Diuretic
B. Beta-blocking agent
D. Lactulose
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, A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is to undergo
total joint arthroplasty. The nurse should recognize which of the
following findings as a contraindication to this procedure?
A. Age 78 years
B. History of cancer
C. Previous joint replacement
D. Bronchitis 2 weeks ago - ANS✔✔---D. Bronchitis 2 weeks ago
A nurse at a providers office is caring for an older adult client who is
having an annual physical exam. Which of the following findings
indicates additional follow-up is needed in regard to the prostate
gland? (Select all that apply.)
A. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular
prostate.
C. The client reports a weak urine stream.
D. The client reports urinating once during the night.
E. Smegma is present below the glans of the penis. - ANS✔✔---A.
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
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EXAM STUDY GUIDE Q&A 2026/2027 LATEST
EXAM GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hepatitis C.
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
A. Presence of immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgG)
B. Positive EIA test
C. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 35 units/L
D. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 15 IU/L - ANS✔✔---B.
Positive EIA test
A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis. The nurse
should identify which of the following findings as indicators of
hepatic encephalopathy? (Select all that apply.)
A. Anorexia
B. Change in orientation
C. Asterixis
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,D. Ascites
E. Fetor hepaticus - ANS✔✔---B. Change in orientation
C. Asterixis
E. Fetor hepaticus
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the
following medications can the nurse expect to administer to this
client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Diuretic
B. Beta-blocking agent
C. Opioid analgesic
D. Lactulose
E. Sedative - ANS✔✔---A. Diuretic
B. Beta-blocking agent
D. Lactulose
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, A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is to undergo
total joint arthroplasty. The nurse should recognize which of the
following findings as a contraindication to this procedure?
A. Age 78 years
B. History of cancer
C. Previous joint replacement
D. Bronchitis 2 weeks ago - ANS✔✔---D. Bronchitis 2 weeks ago
A nurse at a providers office is caring for an older adult client who is
having an annual physical exam. Which of the following findings
indicates additional follow-up is needed in regard to the prostate
gland? (Select all that apply.)
A. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular
prostate.
C. The client reports a weak urine stream.
D. The client reports urinating once during the night.
E. Smegma is present below the glans of the penis. - ANS✔✔---A.
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
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