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Medical -Surgical Practice Exam Questions
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Despite several eye surgeries, a 78-year-old client who lives alone has
persistent vision problems. The visiting nurse is discussing home safety
hazards with the client. The nurse suggests that the edges of the steps be
painted which color?
White.
Black.
Medium yellow.
Light green.
Medium yellow
The nurse is taking a history of a newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetic who is
beginning treatment. Which subjective information is most important for the
nurse to note?
Numbness in the soles of the feet.
An allergy to sulfa drugs.
A history of obesity.
Cessation of smoking three years ago.
an allergy to sulfa drugs
The nurse is planning to initiate a socialization group for older residents of a
long-term facility. Which information would be most useful to the nurse when
planning activities for the group?
The length of time each group member has resided at the nursing home.
A brief description of each resident's family life.
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The age of each group member.
The usual activity patterns of each member of the group.
The usual activity patterns of each member of the group
A client has a staging procedure for cancer of the breast and ask the nurse
which type of breast cancer has the poorest prognosis. Which information
should the nurse offer the client?
Stage II.
Inflammatory with peau d'orange.
T1N0M0.
Invasive infiltrating ductal carcinoma.
inflammatory with peau d'orange
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with
traction. Which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client?
Review pain medication orders.
Change the client's position.
Assess neurovascular status.
Inspect the traction equipment.
Assess neurovascular status
The registered nurse (RN) is assessing a client who was discharged home
after management of chronic hypertension. Which equipment should the RN
instruct the client to use at home?
Exercise bicycle.
Sphygmomanometer.
Blood glucose monitor.
Weekly medication box.
Sphygmomanometer
In preparing a discharge plan for a 22-year-old male client diagnosed with
Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans), which referral is most
important?
Twelve-step recovery program.
Clinical nutritionist.
Genetic counseling.
Smoking cessation program.
Smoking cessation program
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The nurse is assessing a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which
finding is most important for the nurse to respond to first?
Daily urine output of 400 ml.
Peripheral neuropathy.
Potassium 6.0 mEq.
Uremic fetor.
Potassium 6.0 mEq
Which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial
assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a
painful ankle injury? (Select all that apply.)
Visible deformities of the joint.
Muscle strength testing.
Quality of the pain.
Ankle range of motion.
Signs of inflammation.
Visible deformities of the joint
Quality of the pain
Ankle range of motion
Signs of inflammation
Which postmenopausal client's complaint should the nurse refer to the
healthcare provider?
History of white nipple discharge.
Excessive diaphoresis occurs at night.
Breasts feel lumpy when palpated.
Episodes of vaginal bleeding.
Episodes of vaginal bleeding
ID: 20127796829
An older adult female client is brought to the clinic by her daughter for a flu
shot. She has lost significant weight since the last visit. She has poor personal
hygiene and inadequate clothing for the weather. The client states that she
lives alone and denies problems or concerns. Which action should the nurse
implement?
Notify social services immediately of suspected elderly abuse.
Collect further data to determine whether self-neglect is occurring.
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Explain to the client that she needs to take better care of herself.
Discuss the need for mental health counseling with the daughter.
Collect further data to determine weather self neglect is occurring
The nurse knows that lab values sometimes vary for the older client. Which
data would the nurse expect to find when reviewing laboratory values of an 80-
year-old male?
Increased WBC, decreased RBC.
Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased serum glucose levels.
Decreased serum sodium, an increased urine specific gravity.
Increased serum bilirubin, slightly increased liver enzymes.
Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased serum glucose levels
While working in the emergency room, the nurse is exposed to a client with
active tuberculosis. When should the nurse plan to obtain a tuberculin skin
test?
Four to six weeks after the exposure.
Immediately after the exposure.
Three months after the exposure.
Within one week of the exposure.
Four to six weeks after the exposure
The nurse is completing an admission interview and assessment on a client
with a history of Parkinson's disease. Which question provides information
relevant to the client's plan of care?
"Have you ever sustained a severe head injury?"
"Have you ever been 'frozen' in one spot, unable to move?"
"Have you ever experienced any paralysis of your arms or legs?"
"Do you have headaches, especially ones with throbbing pain?"
Have you ever been frozen in one spot unable to move
Which information about mammograms is most important to provide a post-
menopausal female client?
Women at high risk should have annual routine and ultrasound mammograms.
Breast self-examinations are not needed if annual mammograms are obtained.
Yearly mammograms should be done regardless of previous normal x-rays.
Radiation exposure is minimized by shielding the abdomen with a lead-lined
apron.
Medical -Surgical Practice Exam Questions
Comprehensive 2026 Questions Exam Latest Version
Solved Questions & Answers Verified 100 %
Despite several eye surgeries, a 78-year-old client who lives alone has
persistent vision problems. The visiting nurse is discussing home safety
hazards with the client. The nurse suggests that the edges of the steps be
painted which color?
White.
Black.
Medium yellow.
Light green.
Medium yellow
The nurse is taking a history of a newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetic who is
beginning treatment. Which subjective information is most important for the
nurse to note?
Numbness in the soles of the feet.
An allergy to sulfa drugs.
A history of obesity.
Cessation of smoking three years ago.
an allergy to sulfa drugs
The nurse is planning to initiate a socialization group for older residents of a
long-term facility. Which information would be most useful to the nurse when
planning activities for the group?
The length of time each group member has resided at the nursing home.
A brief description of each resident's family life.
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The age of each group member.
The usual activity patterns of each member of the group.
The usual activity patterns of each member of the group
A client has a staging procedure for cancer of the breast and ask the nurse
which type of breast cancer has the poorest prognosis. Which information
should the nurse offer the client?
Stage II.
Inflammatory with peau d'orange.
T1N0M0.
Invasive infiltrating ductal carcinoma.
inflammatory with peau d'orange
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with
traction. Which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client?
Review pain medication orders.
Change the client's position.
Assess neurovascular status.
Inspect the traction equipment.
Assess neurovascular status
The registered nurse (RN) is assessing a client who was discharged home
after management of chronic hypertension. Which equipment should the RN
instruct the client to use at home?
Exercise bicycle.
Sphygmomanometer.
Blood glucose monitor.
Weekly medication box.
Sphygmomanometer
In preparing a discharge plan for a 22-year-old male client diagnosed with
Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans), which referral is most
important?
Twelve-step recovery program.
Clinical nutritionist.
Genetic counseling.
Smoking cessation program.
Smoking cessation program
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The nurse is assessing a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which
finding is most important for the nurse to respond to first?
Daily urine output of 400 ml.
Peripheral neuropathy.
Potassium 6.0 mEq.
Uremic fetor.
Potassium 6.0 mEq
Which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial
assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a
painful ankle injury? (Select all that apply.)
Visible deformities of the joint.
Muscle strength testing.
Quality of the pain.
Ankle range of motion.
Signs of inflammation.
Visible deformities of the joint
Quality of the pain
Ankle range of motion
Signs of inflammation
Which postmenopausal client's complaint should the nurse refer to the
healthcare provider?
History of white nipple discharge.
Excessive diaphoresis occurs at night.
Breasts feel lumpy when palpated.
Episodes of vaginal bleeding.
Episodes of vaginal bleeding
ID: 20127796829
An older adult female client is brought to the clinic by her daughter for a flu
shot. She has lost significant weight since the last visit. She has poor personal
hygiene and inadequate clothing for the weather. The client states that she
lives alone and denies problems or concerns. Which action should the nurse
implement?
Notify social services immediately of suspected elderly abuse.
Collect further data to determine whether self-neglect is occurring.
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Explain to the client that she needs to take better care of herself.
Discuss the need for mental health counseling with the daughter.
Collect further data to determine weather self neglect is occurring
The nurse knows that lab values sometimes vary for the older client. Which
data would the nurse expect to find when reviewing laboratory values of an 80-
year-old male?
Increased WBC, decreased RBC.
Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased serum glucose levels.
Decreased serum sodium, an increased urine specific gravity.
Increased serum bilirubin, slightly increased liver enzymes.
Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased serum glucose levels
While working in the emergency room, the nurse is exposed to a client with
active tuberculosis. When should the nurse plan to obtain a tuberculin skin
test?
Four to six weeks after the exposure.
Immediately after the exposure.
Three months after the exposure.
Within one week of the exposure.
Four to six weeks after the exposure
The nurse is completing an admission interview and assessment on a client
with a history of Parkinson's disease. Which question provides information
relevant to the client's plan of care?
"Have you ever sustained a severe head injury?"
"Have you ever been 'frozen' in one spot, unable to move?"
"Have you ever experienced any paralysis of your arms or legs?"
"Do you have headaches, especially ones with throbbing pain?"
Have you ever been frozen in one spot unable to move
Which information about mammograms is most important to provide a post-
menopausal female client?
Women at high risk should have annual routine and ultrasound mammograms.
Breast self-examinations are not needed if annual mammograms are obtained.
Yearly mammograms should be done regardless of previous normal x-rays.
Radiation exposure is minimized by shielding the abdomen with a lead-lined
apron.
