PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS ACCURATE RESPONSES
EXPERT REVIEW
◉ The nurse is assisting with the care of the client. Complete the
following sentence by using the lists of options.
Answer: The client is most likely experiencing a hemothorax as
evidenced by the client's respiratory findings.
◉ The nurse is assisting with the care of the client. Drag words from
the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence.
Answer: The nurse should first address the client's blood pressure,
followed by the client's oxygenation.
◉ For each potential provider prescription, click to specify if the
potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.
Answer: Anticipated- Transfuse packed RBC's. Prepare the client for
the chest tube insertion. Initiate NPO status.
Contraindicated- Place the client in Trendelenburg position. Cover
the client with a cooling blanket.
, ◉ The nurse is assisting with the care of the client following the
placement of a chest tube for a hemothorax. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply
Answer: Place the client in high-Fowler's position
Place two rubber-tipped hemostats in the client's room
Palpate the chest tube insertion site for subcutaneous emphysema
Ensure that all chest tube connections are securely attached
◉ The nurse is assisting with the care of the client 1 hr following
chest tube insertion. Click to highlight the findings that indicate the
client's condition is improving. To deselect a finding, click on the
finding again.
Answer: Client reports pain as a 3 on a scale of 0 to 10.
Client reports shortness of breath has decreased.
Wound dressing is dry and intact.
Respiratory rate 24/min.
Blood pressure 108/74 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 95% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has
several concerns. Which of the following concerns should the nurse
recognize as an expected change associated with aging?
Answer: "My food tastes bland even after I add seasoning."
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS ACCURATE RESPONSES
EXPERT REVIEW
◉ The nurse is assisting with the care of the client. Complete the
following sentence by using the lists of options.
Answer: The client is most likely experiencing a hemothorax as
evidenced by the client's respiratory findings.
◉ The nurse is assisting with the care of the client. Drag words from
the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence.
Answer: The nurse should first address the client's blood pressure,
followed by the client's oxygenation.
◉ For each potential provider prescription, click to specify if the
potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.
Answer: Anticipated- Transfuse packed RBC's. Prepare the client for
the chest tube insertion. Initiate NPO status.
Contraindicated- Place the client in Trendelenburg position. Cover
the client with a cooling blanket.
, ◉ The nurse is assisting with the care of the client following the
placement of a chest tube for a hemothorax. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply
Answer: Place the client in high-Fowler's position
Place two rubber-tipped hemostats in the client's room
Palpate the chest tube insertion site for subcutaneous emphysema
Ensure that all chest tube connections are securely attached
◉ The nurse is assisting with the care of the client 1 hr following
chest tube insertion. Click to highlight the findings that indicate the
client's condition is improving. To deselect a finding, click on the
finding again.
Answer: Client reports pain as a 3 on a scale of 0 to 10.
Client reports shortness of breath has decreased.
Wound dressing is dry and intact.
Respiratory rate 24/min.
Blood pressure 108/74 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 95% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has
several concerns. Which of the following concerns should the nurse
recognize as an expected change associated with aging?
Answer: "My food tastes bland even after I add seasoning."
