Med Surg 2- Chapters 61, 62, 65, 67, 69 Quiz Questions With
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A 30-year-old male client is asking the nurse about the vaccine
for human papilloma virus (HPV). Which statement by the nurse
is accurate?
a. "Gardasil protects against all HPV strains."
b. "You will need 2-3 doses of the vaccine."
c. "You are too old to receive the vaccine."
d. "Only females can receive the vaccine." Correct Answers b.
"You will need 2-3 doses of the vaccine."
A client has been treated for syphilis with IM penicillin. The
next day the client calls the clinic to report fever, chills, achy
muscles, and a worsening rash. What statement by the nurse is
most appropriate?
a. "You can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the pain and
achiness."
b. "I think you should come in to the clinic either today or
tomorrow and be checked."
c. "You must be allergic to penicillin; over the counter
antihistamines will help."
d. "Please go to the nearest emergency department if you
develop shortness of breath." Correct Answers a. "You can take
acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the pain and achiness."
, A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and
seems sad and irritable. After assessing the client's behavior,
which statement by the nurse would be the most appropriate?
a. "It is common for men at your age to have changes in mood."
b. "You seem depressed and should seek more pleasant things to
do."
c. "The urine incontinence should not prevent you from
socializing."
d. "Nocturia could cause interruption of your sleep and cause
changes in mood." Correct Answers d. "Nocturia could cause
interruption of your sleep and cause changes in mood."
A client is discharged to home after a modified radical
mastectomy with two drainage tubes. Which statement by the
client would indicate that further teaching is needed?
a. "If there is a foul odor from the drainage, I will contact my
primary health care provider."
b. "I should be careful how I lie in bed so that I will not kink the
tubing."
c. "I should measure the drainage each day to make sure it is less
than an ounce (30 mL)."
Complete Solutions
A 30-year-old male client is asking the nurse about the vaccine
for human papilloma virus (HPV). Which statement by the nurse
is accurate?
a. "Gardasil protects against all HPV strains."
b. "You will need 2-3 doses of the vaccine."
c. "You are too old to receive the vaccine."
d. "Only females can receive the vaccine." Correct Answers b.
"You will need 2-3 doses of the vaccine."
A client has been treated for syphilis with IM penicillin. The
next day the client calls the clinic to report fever, chills, achy
muscles, and a worsening rash. What statement by the nurse is
most appropriate?
a. "You can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the pain and
achiness."
b. "I think you should come in to the clinic either today or
tomorrow and be checked."
c. "You must be allergic to penicillin; over the counter
antihistamines will help."
d. "Please go to the nearest emergency department if you
develop shortness of breath." Correct Answers a. "You can take
acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the pain and achiness."
, A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and
seems sad and irritable. After assessing the client's behavior,
which statement by the nurse would be the most appropriate?
a. "It is common for men at your age to have changes in mood."
b. "You seem depressed and should seek more pleasant things to
do."
c. "The urine incontinence should not prevent you from
socializing."
d. "Nocturia could cause interruption of your sleep and cause
changes in mood." Correct Answers d. "Nocturia could cause
interruption of your sleep and cause changes in mood."
A client is discharged to home after a modified radical
mastectomy with two drainage tubes. Which statement by the
client would indicate that further teaching is needed?
a. "If there is a foul odor from the drainage, I will contact my
primary health care provider."
b. "I should be careful how I lie in bed so that I will not kink the
tubing."
c. "I should measure the drainage each day to make sure it is less
than an ounce (30 mL)."
