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MedSurg Iggy Final Exam, Medical-Surgical Nursing by Ignatavicius, Comprehensive Practice Questions and Verified Answers

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This document contains comprehensive Medical-Surgical Nursing final exam practice questions with verified answers covering burn management, hepatic disorders, pancreatitis, renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, endocrine disorders, adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s disease, Addison’s disease, acromegaly, and postoperative nursing care. The material is presented in a question-and-answer format designed to strengthen clinical judgment, prioritization, assessment skills, and evidence-based nursing interventions commonly tested in medical-surgical nursing courses and HESI-style examinations. Topics include fluid resuscitation, electrolyte imbalances, liver disease management, dialysis complications, acute kidney injury, endocrine testing, nutritional therapy, and patient education. This resource serves as a focused review guide for nursing students preparing for final examinations and clinical practice assessments.

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Medsurg Iggy Final Exam PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST AND COMPREHENSIVE
VERSION WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GUARANTEED
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Prior to the administration of Mannitol the nurse should:
a. insert an indwelling urinary catheter
b. administer a barbituate
c. check an apical pulse
d. check BUN and creatine levels
A. insert an indwelling catheter


A nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with a brain tumor. Which S/S would the
nurse expect:
a. dysphagia
b. positive Homan's sign
c. vertigo
d. increased blood pressure
e. positive Babinski sign
a. dysphagia
c. vertigo
e. positive babinksi sign


The nurse is monitoring a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). What
assessment change is the highest priority?
a. complains of headache
b. aphasia
c. slurring speech
d. constricted and nonreactive pupils
d. constricted and nonreactive pupils

,A patient is having a blood transfusion reaction. What must the nurse do in order
in priority first to last?
1. notify the healthcare provider and blood bank
2. complete an appropriate documention
3. stop the transfusion
4.keep the IV open with normal saline infusion
3, 4, 1, 2


Which respiratory pattern indicated intracranial pressure in the brain?
a. rapid, shallow respirations
b. nasal flaring
c. asymmetric chest excursion
d. slow, irregular respirations
d. slow irregular respirations


The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
a. a 34 year old with non productive cough and oxygen saturation of 93%
b. a 42 year patient with the tibial cast and complains of itching
c. a 20 year old patient with complaints of severe headache and photophobia
d. a post surgical 55year old patient with complaints of 7/10 pain
c. a 20 year old patient with complaints of severe headache and photophobia


When communicating with a patient who has aphasia, which approach is helpful?
a. present one idea at the time
b. avoid writing messages
c. speak loudly
d. only use "yes and "no" questions
a. present one idea at the time


A patient with iron deficiency anemia is having trouble selecting food from the
hospital menu. Which foods should the nurse suggest to meet the patients needs
for iron? select all that apply.
a. white rice

,b. prunes
c. eggs
d. leafy green vegetables
e. red meat
c. eggs
d. leafy green vegetables
e. red meat


A nurse is assessing a patient and the following S/S are noted: pallor, jaundice,
glossitis, fatigue and weight loss. What should the nurse further assess?
a. adventitious breath sounds
b. temperature of 98.6 F
c. oxygen saturation level of 95%
d. any s/s of paresthesia
d. any s/s of paresthesia


What is the name and function of cranial nerve II?
a. optic and central and peripheral vision
b. trochlear and eye movement
c. vagus and pain and temperature from ear
d. hypoglossal and skeletal muscles of the tongue
a. optic and central and peripheral vision


The nurse is assigned to care for a patient with complete right-sided hemiparesis
from a stroke. Which characteristics are associated with this condition? Select all
that apply.
a. the patient is capable to ambulate independently
b. the patient has weakness on the right side of the face and tongue
c. the patient has weakness on the right side of the body
d. the patient has complete bilateral paralysis of the arms and legs
e. the patient is aphasic
b. the patient has weakness on the right side of the face and tongue
c. the patient has weakness on the right side of the body
e. the patient is aphasic

, The patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) asks the nurse why it
is necessary to take steroids. The nurse should base the response on which
information?
a. steroids destroy the antibodies and prolong the life of platelets
b. steroids alter the spleens recognition of platelets and increase the life of
platelets
c. steroids neutralize the antigens and prolong life of platelets
d. steroids increase phagocytosis and increase the life of platelets
b. steroids alter the spleens recognition of platelets and increase the life of
platelets


Which is a common sign of PV (polycythemia vera)?
a. stasis ulcers
b. jaundice
c. pruritus
d. impaired gait
c. pruritus


A patient is experiencing a sickle cell crisis and hypotonic solution is ordered to
infuse at 250ml/hr for 4 hours. What is an expected outcome for hydration
therapy?
a. to increase blood pressure and pulse
b. to reduce duration of the pain episode
c. to promote an adequate gas exchange
d. to increase circulation in the extremities
b. to reduce duration of the pain episode


A nurse receives an order to administer IV alteplase to the patient experiencing
stroke. Vital signs for the patient as follows: 97.0-100-185/110-22
a. administer warfarin sodium instead
b. hold the medication and notify the provider
c. administer medication as ordered

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