NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
Question 1
pts
A multigravid client thought to be at 14 weeks' gestation reports that she is
experiencing such severe morning sickness that "she has not been able to keep
anything down for a week." The nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of
which of the following?
Hyperglycemia.
Hypercalcemia.
Hypokalemia.
Hypobilirubinemia.
Question 2
pts
When assessing a patient with Hypernatremia, the nurse will expect
to find: Moist mucous membranes
Serum Sodium level of 135 mEq / L
Thirst
Hypoactive reflexes
Question 3
pts
TPN is ordered for a client with Crohn's disease. While administering the TPN
solution, it is important for the nurse to remember that total parental solutions are
NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
,NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
used to
provide hydration
treat metabolic acidosis
increase cell nutrition
reverse a positive nitrogen balance
Question 4
pts
The burned client needs fluid replacement because massive amounts of fluid are
lost. The rate at which intravenous fluids are infused is based on the burn client's
lean muscle mass and body surface area
burned. total body surface area and body
surface area burned. height and weight and
body surface area burned. total body weight and
body surface area burned.
Question 5
pts
Which of the following signs and symptoms would probably indicate that the client
with Addison's disease is receiving too much glucocorticoid replacement?
NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
,NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
Anorexia.
Rapid weight gain.
Dizziness.
Poor skin turgor.
Question 6
pts
The patient who is suffering from pleural effusion has a CTT tube inserted today.
What will be the long-term goal of the nurse in the care of this patient?
Maintain oxygen saturation at 95% or
higher Identify high-risk patients
Normalize ABG result
Ensure that the client is free from complications
Question 7
pts
A client presents to the emergency room with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse
would identify which of the following nursing diagnoses as a priority problem?
Disturbed Sleep Pattern.
Impaired Health
Maintenance. Deficient
NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
, NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
Fluid Volume.
Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements.
Question 8
pts
To ensure that the patient’s condition is getting better, the following evaluation
results must be seen from a patient treated due to…: … Hyperkalemia:
normal abdominal
girth normal pH
normal lung x-ray
normal ECG result
Question 9
pts
The nurse is teaching the relative of a patient who just had a kidney transplant
about intake and output monitoring. You will be worried if the patient’s relative
stated that:
“I will make sure he uses measuring cup every time he takes in
fluid.” “He moved her bowel this morning twice!”
“I will drain the foley catheter every hour and record it.”
“I do not know how much his vomitus was this morning.”
NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
with highlighted answers 2022 update
Question 1
pts
A multigravid client thought to be at 14 weeks' gestation reports that she is
experiencing such severe morning sickness that "she has not been able to keep
anything down for a week." The nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of
which of the following?
Hyperglycemia.
Hypercalcemia.
Hypokalemia.
Hypobilirubinemia.
Question 2
pts
When assessing a patient with Hypernatremia, the nurse will expect
to find: Moist mucous membranes
Serum Sodium level of 135 mEq / L
Thirst
Hypoactive reflexes
Question 3
pts
TPN is ordered for a client with Crohn's disease. While administering the TPN
solution, it is important for the nurse to remember that total parental solutions are
NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
,NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
used to
provide hydration
treat metabolic acidosis
increase cell nutrition
reverse a positive nitrogen balance
Question 4
pts
The burned client needs fluid replacement because massive amounts of fluid are
lost. The rate at which intravenous fluids are infused is based on the burn client's
lean muscle mass and body surface area
burned. total body surface area and body
surface area burned. height and weight and
body surface area burned. total body weight and
body surface area burned.
Question 5
pts
Which of the following signs and symptoms would probably indicate that the client
with Addison's disease is receiving too much glucocorticoid replacement?
NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
,NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
Anorexia.
Rapid weight gain.
Dizziness.
Poor skin turgor.
Question 6
pts
The patient who is suffering from pleural effusion has a CTT tube inserted today.
What will be the long-term goal of the nurse in the care of this patient?
Maintain oxygen saturation at 95% or
higher Identify high-risk patients
Normalize ABG result
Ensure that the client is free from complications
Question 7
pts
A client presents to the emergency room with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse
would identify which of the following nursing diagnoses as a priority problem?
Disturbed Sleep Pattern.
Impaired Health
Maintenance. Deficient
NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
, NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
Fluid Volume.
Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements.
Question 8
pts
To ensure that the patient’s condition is getting better, the following evaluation
results must be seen from a patient treated due to…: … Hyperkalemia:
normal abdominal
girth normal pH
normal lung x-ray
normal ECG result
Question 9
pts
The nurse is teaching the relative of a patient who just had a kidney transplant
about intake and output monitoring. You will be worried if the patient’s relative
stated that:
“I will make sure he uses measuring cup every time he takes in
fluid.” “He moved her bowel this morning twice!”
“I will drain the foley catheter every hour and record it.”
“I do not know how much his vomitus was this morning.”
NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 3 exam questions
with highlighted answers 2022 update
