NU 185: MED-SURGE II EXAM 4 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATED | GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING-SAN ANTONIO.
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should receive priority during
the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine - (answer)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 - (answer)Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
(answer)Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram Endocrine - (answer)Limit the
Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit symptoms of? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
(answer)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 - (answer)Report
changes in Urinary Pattern
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this complication, the nurse should
instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine - (answer)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 - (answer)A tracheostomy set
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by the parathyroid?
*Exam Cram Endocrine - (answer)Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
(answer)Bone Pain
, NU 185: MED-SURGE II EXAM 4 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATED | GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING-SAN ANTONIO.
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 - (answer)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 - (answer)Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/ Diabetes Mellitus indicates compliance? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - (answer)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 - (answer)Prior Bacterial Infection
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 - (answer)The clients bp
has decreased
A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is suitable given the client's dietary
restrictions? *Exam Cram Renal - (answer)Applesauce
The physician has ordered Prednisone 50 mg daily to promote diuresis in a client with nephrotic
syndrome. The nurse should administer the medication... *Exam Cram Renal - (answer)With a snack or
glass of milk
A client receiving Gentamicin (Garamycin) IVPB has a morning peak level of 12 micrograms/mL. The
nurse should...*Exam Cram Renal - (answer)Notify the physician because the level is too high
The nurse is teaching the client with an ileal conduit regarding skin care to prevent excoriation. In
addition to applying a well-fitted collection bag the client should be told to empty the collection bag...
*Exam Cram Renal - (answer)When it is one third full
UPDATED | GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING-SAN ANTONIO.
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should receive priority during
the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine - (answer)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 - (answer)Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
(answer)Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram Endocrine - (answer)Limit the
Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit symptoms of? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
(answer)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 - (answer)Report
changes in Urinary Pattern
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this complication, the nurse should
instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine - (answer)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 - (answer)A tracheostomy set
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by the parathyroid?
*Exam Cram Endocrine - (answer)Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
(answer)Bone Pain
, NU 185: MED-SURGE II EXAM 4 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATED | GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING-SAN ANTONIO.
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 - (answer)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 - (answer)Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/ Diabetes Mellitus indicates compliance? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - (answer)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 - (answer)Prior Bacterial Infection
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 - (answer)The clients bp
has decreased
A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is suitable given the client's dietary
restrictions? *Exam Cram Renal - (answer)Applesauce
The physician has ordered Prednisone 50 mg daily to promote diuresis in a client with nephrotic
syndrome. The nurse should administer the medication... *Exam Cram Renal - (answer)With a snack or
glass of milk
A client receiving Gentamicin (Garamycin) IVPB has a morning peak level of 12 micrograms/mL. The
nurse should...*Exam Cram Renal - (answer)Notify the physician because the level is too high
The nurse is teaching the client with an ileal conduit regarding skin care to prevent excoriation. In
addition to applying a well-fitted collection bag the client should be told to empty the collection bag...
*Exam Cram Renal - (answer)When it is one third full
