TEST QUESTIONS FOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSE
1. First step to applying the quality improvement process to an activity in a clinical setting is to?
A. Set measurable standard for the activity.
B. select an activity for improvement
C. collect data to measure the status of the activity
D. Assemble a team to review and revise the activity.
2. A patient with Crohn's disease, the medical surgical nurse recommends which a diet?
A. Low in potassium
B. Low in fiber and high in protein and calories.
C. high in potassium
High in fiber, and low in protein and calories
3. After completing a thorough neurological and physical assessment of a patient who is admitted
for a suspected stroke, the medical surgical nurse anticipates the next step in the immediate
care of this patient to include
A. Administering tissue plasminogen activator
B. Obtaining a computed tomography scan of the head without contrast
C. Obtaining a neurosurgical consultation
D. Preparing for carotid Doppler ultrasonography.
4. When examining a patient who is paralyzed below the T4 level, the medical surgical nurse
expects to find?
A. Flaccidity of the upper extremities
B. Hyperreflexia and spasticity of the upper extremities
C. Impaired diaphragmatic function requiring ventilator support
D. Independent use of upper extremities and efficient cough
5. Which statement by a patient demonstrates an accurate understanding about herbal
supplements?
A. There is no standardization among the manufacturers of herbs in this country?
B. The Food and Drug Administration regulates herbs and allows advertising?
C. Most herbs have been tested and found to be safe and therapeutic
D. "Herbs may interact with prescribed medications but not other herbs
1. First step to applying the quality improvement process to an activity in a clinical setting is to?
A. Set measurable standard for the activity.
B. select an activity for improvement
C. collect data to measure the status of the activity
D. Assemble a team to review and revise the activity.
2. A patient with Crohn's disease, the medical surgical nurse recommends which a diet?
A. Low in potassium
B. Low in fiber and high in protein and calories.
C. high in potassium
High in fiber, and low in protein and calories
3. After completing a thorough neurological and physical assessment of a patient who is admitted
for a suspected stroke, the medical surgical nurse anticipates the next step in the immediate
care of this patient to include
A. Administering tissue plasminogen activator
B. Obtaining a computed tomography scan of the head without contrast
C. Obtaining a neurosurgical consultation
D. Preparing for carotid Doppler ultrasonography.
4. When examining a patient who is paralyzed below the T4 level, the medical surgical nurse
expects to find?
A. Flaccidity of the upper extremities
B. Hyperreflexia and spasticity of the upper extremities
C. Impaired diaphragmatic function requiring ventilator support
D. Independent use of upper extremities and efficient cough
5. Which statement by a patient demonstrates an accurate understanding about herbal
supplements?
A. There is no standardization among the manufacturers of herbs in this country?
B. The Food and Drug Administration regulates herbs and allows advertising?
C. Most herbs have been tested and found to be safe and therapeutic
D. "Herbs may interact with prescribed medications but not other herbs
