Capstone Med Surg Assessment Test with Answers Rated A
A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous
positive airway pressure device to treat obstructive sleep It delivers a preset amount of airway pressure throughout
apnea. Which of the following information should the the breathing cycle.
nurse include in the teaching?
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client follow-
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant
ing a heart transplant. Which of the following information
rejection.
should the nurse include in the teaching?
A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inap-
propriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving
3% sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the fol- Urine specific gravity of 1.020
lowing laboratory findings should the nurse identify as an
indication that SIADH is resolving?
A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing
(FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer. Which of
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing.
the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of
the following medications should the nurse anticipate the Propofol
provider to prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure?
-Monitor blood glucose levels
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pan-
creatitis. Which of the following interventions should the -Maintain NPO status until pain free
nurse include in the client's plan? (select all that apply)
-Manage acute pain
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about
dietary modifications to help control blood pressure.
3 oz of chicken breast
Which of the following food choices should the nurse
recommend that the client include in their diet?
Breath sounds
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, Capstone Med Surg Assessment Test with Answers Rated A
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has
unstable angina. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to the provider?
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who
has GERD. Which of the following statements by the client I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
A nurse at a provider's oflce is interviewing a client who
has multiple sclerosis and has been taking dantrolene for
several months. Which of the following client statements I don't have muscle spasms as frequently.
should the nurse identify as an indication that the med-
ication is ettective?
A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible ex-
posure to HIV. Which of the following findings should the Fatigue
nurse identify as an early manifestation of HIV infection?
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mel-
litus about hypoglycemia. Which of the following state-
I can drink 4 ounces of soda if my blood sugar is low.
ments by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has
heart failure and a prescription for furosemide 20mg PO
Increase intake of high-potassium food.
two times daily. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching?
A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries cov-
ering their upper body and is concerned about altered It could be helpful for you to attend a support group for
appearance. Which of the following statements should the people who have burn injuries.
nurse make?
A nuse is developing a plan of care for a client who will
Monitor the client's skin under the halo vest.
be placed in halo traction following surgical repair of the
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A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous
positive airway pressure device to treat obstructive sleep It delivers a preset amount of airway pressure throughout
apnea. Which of the following information should the the breathing cycle.
nurse include in the teaching?
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client follow-
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant
ing a heart transplant. Which of the following information
rejection.
should the nurse include in the teaching?
A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inap-
propriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving
3% sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the fol- Urine specific gravity of 1.020
lowing laboratory findings should the nurse identify as an
indication that SIADH is resolving?
A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing
(FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer. Which of
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing.
the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of
the following medications should the nurse anticipate the Propofol
provider to prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure?
-Monitor blood glucose levels
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pan-
creatitis. Which of the following interventions should the -Maintain NPO status until pain free
nurse include in the client's plan? (select all that apply)
-Manage acute pain
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about
dietary modifications to help control blood pressure.
3 oz of chicken breast
Which of the following food choices should the nurse
recommend that the client include in their diet?
Breath sounds
1/8
, Capstone Med Surg Assessment Test with Answers Rated A
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has
unstable angina. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to the provider?
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who
has GERD. Which of the following statements by the client I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
A nurse at a provider's oflce is interviewing a client who
has multiple sclerosis and has been taking dantrolene for
several months. Which of the following client statements I don't have muscle spasms as frequently.
should the nurse identify as an indication that the med-
ication is ettective?
A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible ex-
posure to HIV. Which of the following findings should the Fatigue
nurse identify as an early manifestation of HIV infection?
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mel-
litus about hypoglycemia. Which of the following state-
I can drink 4 ounces of soda if my blood sugar is low.
ments by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has
heart failure and a prescription for furosemide 20mg PO
Increase intake of high-potassium food.
two times daily. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching?
A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries cov-
ering their upper body and is concerned about altered It could be helpful for you to attend a support group for
appearance. Which of the following statements should the people who have burn injuries.
nurse make?
A nuse is developing a plan of care for a client who will
Monitor the client's skin under the halo vest.
be placed in halo traction following surgical repair of the
2/8
