NURS MED SURG FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2022/2023
UPDATE
1. The male client asks the nurse, “Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED)?” The nursereviews the client’s medications. The nurse recognizes that which classification increases the risk for
ED?
a. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.b. Antihypertensive medications.
c. Anticoagulant medications.
d. Histamine H2 inhibitors.
Answer: B
2. The nurses care for the client diagnosed with tuberculosis. Before discontinuing airborneprecautions, the nurse must confirm which?
a. The tuberculin skin test is negative
b. No acid-fast bacteria are in the sputum.
c. The client has received anti-tuberculin medication for three days.
d. The client’s temperature has returned to normal.
Answer: B
3. The risk management department plans a program to reduce errors. Which is the mostcommon cause of errors in medication administration?
a. Failure to follow routine policy and procedures.
b. Caring for too many clients.
c. Responsible for administering numerous medications.
d. Unfamiliar with monk of the new pharmaceuticals ordered.
Answer: A
4. The nurse prepared to administer buspirone 15 mg to the client. The nurse recognized thismedication is MOST appropriate for which client?
1. The 45 year old woman diagnosed with pancreatitis reporting nausea and vomiting.2. The 27 year old woman diagnosed with panic attacks.
3. The 60 year old man diagnosed with coronary artery disease with a blood pressure of172/94.
4. The 38 year old man diagnosed with schizophrenia reporting auditory hallucinations.
Answer#2
5. The home care nurse instructs the client receiving long-term prednisone therapy. Whichinformation should the nurse include?
a. There is an increased risk for developing infections.
,NURS MED SURG FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2022/2023
UPDATE
b. There is a resistance to developing infections.
c. The client should follow a high-protein diet.
d. There are changes in fat distribution over several areas of the body.Answer: D
6. After receiving report from the evening shift charge nurse, which client should the nurse seeFIRST?
1. A 69-year –old diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requesting a sleepingpill.
2. A 52-year old client diagnosed with pancreatitis reporting abdominal pain.
3. A 67-year old client diagnosed with pneumonia with a pulse oximeter reading of 88%
4. A 78 year old client diagnosed with coronary artery disease with a blood pressure of 155/88.Answer#3
SAO2 95-99%
7. The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with spinal cord injury at the level of T1. The nursenotes the client is flushed and sweating profusely. The client reports a headache and nausea. The vital
signs are blood pressure 140/98 and heart rate 38 beats per minute. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?
1. Administer antihypertensive medication.2. Palpate the client’s bladder.
3. Position the client in a supine position.
4. Place the client on a cardiac monitor.Answer#2
ASSESS FIRST ;IPPA (she inspected and now palpate)
8. The nurse cares for the client just admitted to the surgical unit from recovery after a total hipreplacement. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which action?
1. Elevate the affected extremity on pillows.
2. Position the client in high Fowler’s position.
3. Place the client in Buck’s traction.
4. Position the client with the legs abducted.Answer#4
ABDUCTION SPLINTER OR TWO PILLOWS BETWEEN LEGS
9. The nurse shows a teenager how to use a metered dose inhaler of ipratropium (Atrovent).Which statement, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates teaching is effective?
1. “I should use this medicine to stop the coughing that leads to an asthma attack”
2. “I should use this medicine if I begin to have an asthma attack”
3. “I should use this medicine right after I have an asthma attack”
4. “I should use this medicine to prevent an asthma attack”Answer#4
10. The nurse instructs the client about stable angina. The nurse determines teaching iseffective if the client makes which statement?
a. Angina pain usually feels like being stabbed with a knife
, NURS MED SURG FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2022/2023
UPDATE
b. Each time I have angina, my heart is damaged.c. My chest pain can occur if I overexert myself.
d. If I have chest pain, then I’m probably having another heart attack.Answer: C
11. The nurse on a medical-surgical unit received report. Which clients should the nurse seeFIRST?
1. The client diagnosed with heart failure and dementia trying to get out of bed.
2. The client two days after a total hip replacement with a hemoglobin of 12.9 gm/dl.
3. The client receiving one unit of packed red blood cells with an IV pump sounding an alarm.
4. The client 12 hours after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy states, “My shoulder hurts”.
Answer#3
12. The nurse cares for the unconscious client diagnosed with a closed head injury. There is nofamily present. What is the MOST appropriate action for the nurse to take?
1. Wait until a family member is contacted before treating the client.
2. Request the attending health care provider to sign the consent form.
3. Begin treatment on the client under the doctrine of implied emergency consent.
4. Delegate the unit secretary to call every number listed on the client’s cell phone.Answer#3
13. The client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes reports to the nurse, “I feel really nervous and jittery all over”. The nurse notes regular insulin was administered two hours ago. Which actionshould the
nurse take FIRST?
1. Review all medications the client has received.
2. Determine the client’s recent dietary intake.
3. Administer a simple carbohydrate.
4. Request laboratory draw serum blood glucose.Answer#2
14. The parent of an adolescent diagnosed with hemophilia calls the nurse to discuss theadolescent’s desire to participate in sports. Which activity should the nurse recommend?
a. Soccer
b. Gymnasticsc. Swimming
d. SnowboardingAnswer: C
15. The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial partial thickness burn. The nurseshould assign the client to a room with which client?
A. A client diagnosed with Cushing’s Syndrome.
B. A client Diagnosed with cellulitis of the left leg.
C. A Client diagnosed with acute peritonsillar abscess.
D. A client diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory disease.Answer: A
UPDATE
1. The male client asks the nurse, “Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED)?” The nursereviews the client’s medications. The nurse recognizes that which classification increases the risk for
ED?
a. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.b. Antihypertensive medications.
c. Anticoagulant medications.
d. Histamine H2 inhibitors.
Answer: B
2. The nurses care for the client diagnosed with tuberculosis. Before discontinuing airborneprecautions, the nurse must confirm which?
a. The tuberculin skin test is negative
b. No acid-fast bacteria are in the sputum.
c. The client has received anti-tuberculin medication for three days.
d. The client’s temperature has returned to normal.
Answer: B
3. The risk management department plans a program to reduce errors. Which is the mostcommon cause of errors in medication administration?
a. Failure to follow routine policy and procedures.
b. Caring for too many clients.
c. Responsible for administering numerous medications.
d. Unfamiliar with monk of the new pharmaceuticals ordered.
Answer: A
4. The nurse prepared to administer buspirone 15 mg to the client. The nurse recognized thismedication is MOST appropriate for which client?
1. The 45 year old woman diagnosed with pancreatitis reporting nausea and vomiting.2. The 27 year old woman diagnosed with panic attacks.
3. The 60 year old man diagnosed with coronary artery disease with a blood pressure of172/94.
4. The 38 year old man diagnosed with schizophrenia reporting auditory hallucinations.
Answer#2
5. The home care nurse instructs the client receiving long-term prednisone therapy. Whichinformation should the nurse include?
a. There is an increased risk for developing infections.
,NURS MED SURG FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2022/2023
UPDATE
b. There is a resistance to developing infections.
c. The client should follow a high-protein diet.
d. There are changes in fat distribution over several areas of the body.Answer: D
6. After receiving report from the evening shift charge nurse, which client should the nurse seeFIRST?
1. A 69-year –old diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requesting a sleepingpill.
2. A 52-year old client diagnosed with pancreatitis reporting abdominal pain.
3. A 67-year old client diagnosed with pneumonia with a pulse oximeter reading of 88%
4. A 78 year old client diagnosed with coronary artery disease with a blood pressure of 155/88.Answer#3
SAO2 95-99%
7. The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with spinal cord injury at the level of T1. The nursenotes the client is flushed and sweating profusely. The client reports a headache and nausea. The vital
signs are blood pressure 140/98 and heart rate 38 beats per minute. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?
1. Administer antihypertensive medication.2. Palpate the client’s bladder.
3. Position the client in a supine position.
4. Place the client on a cardiac monitor.Answer#2
ASSESS FIRST ;IPPA (she inspected and now palpate)
8. The nurse cares for the client just admitted to the surgical unit from recovery after a total hipreplacement. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which action?
1. Elevate the affected extremity on pillows.
2. Position the client in high Fowler’s position.
3. Place the client in Buck’s traction.
4. Position the client with the legs abducted.Answer#4
ABDUCTION SPLINTER OR TWO PILLOWS BETWEEN LEGS
9. The nurse shows a teenager how to use a metered dose inhaler of ipratropium (Atrovent).Which statement, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates teaching is effective?
1. “I should use this medicine to stop the coughing that leads to an asthma attack”
2. “I should use this medicine if I begin to have an asthma attack”
3. “I should use this medicine right after I have an asthma attack”
4. “I should use this medicine to prevent an asthma attack”Answer#4
10. The nurse instructs the client about stable angina. The nurse determines teaching iseffective if the client makes which statement?
a. Angina pain usually feels like being stabbed with a knife
, NURS MED SURG FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2022/2023
UPDATE
b. Each time I have angina, my heart is damaged.c. My chest pain can occur if I overexert myself.
d. If I have chest pain, then I’m probably having another heart attack.Answer: C
11. The nurse on a medical-surgical unit received report. Which clients should the nurse seeFIRST?
1. The client diagnosed with heart failure and dementia trying to get out of bed.
2. The client two days after a total hip replacement with a hemoglobin of 12.9 gm/dl.
3. The client receiving one unit of packed red blood cells with an IV pump sounding an alarm.
4. The client 12 hours after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy states, “My shoulder hurts”.
Answer#3
12. The nurse cares for the unconscious client diagnosed with a closed head injury. There is nofamily present. What is the MOST appropriate action for the nurse to take?
1. Wait until a family member is contacted before treating the client.
2. Request the attending health care provider to sign the consent form.
3. Begin treatment on the client under the doctrine of implied emergency consent.
4. Delegate the unit secretary to call every number listed on the client’s cell phone.Answer#3
13. The client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes reports to the nurse, “I feel really nervous and jittery all over”. The nurse notes regular insulin was administered two hours ago. Which actionshould the
nurse take FIRST?
1. Review all medications the client has received.
2. Determine the client’s recent dietary intake.
3. Administer a simple carbohydrate.
4. Request laboratory draw serum blood glucose.Answer#2
14. The parent of an adolescent diagnosed with hemophilia calls the nurse to discuss theadolescent’s desire to participate in sports. Which activity should the nurse recommend?
a. Soccer
b. Gymnasticsc. Swimming
d. SnowboardingAnswer: C
15. The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial partial thickness burn. The nurseshould assign the client to a room with which client?
A. A client diagnosed with Cushing’s Syndrome.
B. A client Diagnosed with cellulitis of the left leg.
C. A Client diagnosed with acute peritonsillar abscess.
D. A client diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory disease.Answer: A
