Med Surg Assessment Test Questions and Answers Graded A
A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis
and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse
Thinning of the skin
should assess the client to monitor for which of the fol-
lowing adverse ettects?
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart
failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse Frothy sputum
identify as a manifestation of left-sided heart failure?
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety
as well as numbness and tingling of the lips and fingers.
The client's ABGs are: pH 7.48, PCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3- 24
Respiratory alkalosis
mEq/L, PaO2 85 mm Hg. Which of the following acid-base
imbalances should the nurse identify that the client is
experiencing?
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome.
Osteoporosis
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is inspecting the skin of a client who has basal
cell carcinoma. The nurse should identify which of the A pearly, waxy nodule
following lesion characteristics on the client's skin?
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. In
A is correct. The nurse should tap the client's cheek just in
which of the following areas should the nurse tap on the
front of the ear and below the zygomatic arch. The client
client's face to detect the presence of Chvostek's sign? (You
who has hypocalcemia will display a Chvostek's sign, which
will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select
is a twitching of the facial muscle.
only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client
who is overusing prescribed diuretics and has a sodium
Low urine specific gravity
level of 127 mEq/L. Which of the following laboratory
findings should the nurse expect?
A home health nurse is assisting a client with planning
Remove clutter from rooms and hallways.
care for a family member who has Alzheimer's disease.
, Med Surg Assessment Test Questions and Answers Graded A
Which of the following instructions should the nurse in-
clude?
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed acute res-
piratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following
Refractory hypoxemia
findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of
this syndrome?
An emergency room nurse is assessing a client who has
asthma and diflculty breathing. Which of the following
Use of accessory muscles
findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is
experiencing status asthmaticus?
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription
for phenytoin to treat a seizure disorder. Which of the
Skin rash
following adverse ettects should the nurse instruct the
client to report immediately to the provider?
A nurse is monitoring a client following a lumbar laminec-
tomy. The client has a drain and indwelling urinary
Clear drainage on the dressings
catheter. The nurse should identify which of the following
findings as an indication of a complication of the surgery?
A nurse is assessing a client who has right-sided heart
failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse Increased abdominal girth
identify as a manifestation of right-sided heart failure?
A nurse is caring for a client who recently assumed the
role of caregiver for their aging parents who have chron-
"I changed the floor plan of our home to accommodate
ic illnesses. The nurse should identify that which of the
my father's wheelchair."
following statements by the client indicates acceptance of
the role change?
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving van-
comycin intermittent IV bolus therapy for methicillin-re- The client is becoming flushed.
sistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the fol-
A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis
and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse
Thinning of the skin
should assess the client to monitor for which of the fol-
lowing adverse ettects?
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart
failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse Frothy sputum
identify as a manifestation of left-sided heart failure?
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety
as well as numbness and tingling of the lips and fingers.
The client's ABGs are: pH 7.48, PCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3- 24
Respiratory alkalosis
mEq/L, PaO2 85 mm Hg. Which of the following acid-base
imbalances should the nurse identify that the client is
experiencing?
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome.
Osteoporosis
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is inspecting the skin of a client who has basal
cell carcinoma. The nurse should identify which of the A pearly, waxy nodule
following lesion characteristics on the client's skin?
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. In
A is correct. The nurse should tap the client's cheek just in
which of the following areas should the nurse tap on the
front of the ear and below the zygomatic arch. The client
client's face to detect the presence of Chvostek's sign? (You
who has hypocalcemia will display a Chvostek's sign, which
will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select
is a twitching of the facial muscle.
only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client
who is overusing prescribed diuretics and has a sodium
Low urine specific gravity
level of 127 mEq/L. Which of the following laboratory
findings should the nurse expect?
A home health nurse is assisting a client with planning
Remove clutter from rooms and hallways.
care for a family member who has Alzheimer's disease.
, Med Surg Assessment Test Questions and Answers Graded A
Which of the following instructions should the nurse in-
clude?
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed acute res-
piratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following
Refractory hypoxemia
findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of
this syndrome?
An emergency room nurse is assessing a client who has
asthma and diflculty breathing. Which of the following
Use of accessory muscles
findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is
experiencing status asthmaticus?
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription
for phenytoin to treat a seizure disorder. Which of the
Skin rash
following adverse ettects should the nurse instruct the
client to report immediately to the provider?
A nurse is monitoring a client following a lumbar laminec-
tomy. The client has a drain and indwelling urinary
Clear drainage on the dressings
catheter. The nurse should identify which of the following
findings as an indication of a complication of the surgery?
A nurse is assessing a client who has right-sided heart
failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse Increased abdominal girth
identify as a manifestation of right-sided heart failure?
A nurse is caring for a client who recently assumed the
role of caregiver for their aging parents who have chron-
"I changed the floor plan of our home to accommodate
ic illnesses. The nurse should identify that which of the
my father's wheelchair."
following statements by the client indicates acceptance of
the role change?
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving van-
comycin intermittent IV bolus therapy for methicillin-re- The client is becoming flushed.
sistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the fol-
