MED SURG QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS EXAM1
• A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the
breathing cycle
• A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart
transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include
in the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
• A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving 3 % sodium chloride via
continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory finding should the
nurse identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
• A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for
the screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements
should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
• A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the
following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to
prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure?
Propofol
• A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which
of the following interventions should the nurse include in the clients
plan? Select all that apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels
Maintain NPO status until pain-
free Manage acute pain
• A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary
modifications to help control blood pressure. Which of the following
food choices should the nurse recommend as the client to include in
their diet?
3 oz of chicken breast
• A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable
angina. Which of the findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Breath Sounds
,• A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has
GERD. Which of the following statements by the client
demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
• A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple
sclerosis and has been taking dantrolone for several months. Which of
the following client statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the medication is effective?
I don’t have muscle spasms as frequently
• A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible exposure to HIV.
Which of the following finding should the nurse identify as an early
manifestation of HIV infection?
Fatigue
• A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about
hypoglycemia .which of the following statements by the client indicates
an understanding of the teaching?
I can drink 4 ounces of soda if my blood sugar is low
• A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure
and a prescription for furosemide 20 mg PO two times daily. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Increase intake of high-potassium foods
• A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries covering their
upper body and is concerned about their altered appearance .Which
of the following statements should the nurse make?
It could be helpful for you to attend a support group for people who
have burn injuries.
• A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who will be placed in
halo traction following surgical repair of the cervical spine .Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Monitor the client skin under the halo vest.
• A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury. Which of
the following finding should indicate to the nurse the need for immediate
intervention?
Respiratory rate 30/min
• A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. The nurse should
, identify which of the following finding as a positive Kerning s sign?
After stroking the lateral area of the foot, the client’s toes contract and
draw together. After hip flexion, the client is unable to extend their leg
completely without pain
• A nurse is teaching a group of assistive personnel (AP) about caring for
client who have Alzheimer’s disease. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Provide supervision to prevent a client from becoming injured or lost.
• A home health nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who
has a seizure disorder. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the teaching?
Keep a padded tongue blade near the bedside.
Place a pillow under the client's head while in bed during a
seizure. Administer diazepam orally at the onset of seizures.
Position the client on their side during a seizure.
• A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has
pyelonephritis. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include?
Encourage the client to consume caffeinated
beverages Avoid the use of acetaminophen for
discomfort Monitor the clients the urine for color
changes
Begin antibiotic therapy after culture and sensitivity results are obtained
• Nurse is assessing a client who has a herniated lumbar disc. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
The client reports relief from pain when lying in the prone position.
The client reports that her low-back pain radiates upward toward one scapula.
The client reports tingling and a burning sensation in one foot.
The client reports decreased pain when the affected leg is raised and straightened
• A nurse is caring for a client who has acute gastritis and is NPO. The
client has a new prescription to resume oral intake. Which of the
following items should the nurse offered the client?
Lemonade
WITH ANSWERS EXAM1
• A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the
breathing cycle
• A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart
transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include
in the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
• A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving 3 % sodium chloride via
continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory finding should the
nurse identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
• A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for
the screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements
should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
• A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the
following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to
prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure?
Propofol
• A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which
of the following interventions should the nurse include in the clients
plan? Select all that apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels
Maintain NPO status until pain-
free Manage acute pain
• A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary
modifications to help control blood pressure. Which of the following
food choices should the nurse recommend as the client to include in
their diet?
3 oz of chicken breast
• A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable
angina. Which of the findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Breath Sounds
,• A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has
GERD. Which of the following statements by the client
demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
• A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple
sclerosis and has been taking dantrolone for several months. Which of
the following client statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the medication is effective?
I don’t have muscle spasms as frequently
• A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible exposure to HIV.
Which of the following finding should the nurse identify as an early
manifestation of HIV infection?
Fatigue
• A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about
hypoglycemia .which of the following statements by the client indicates
an understanding of the teaching?
I can drink 4 ounces of soda if my blood sugar is low
• A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure
and a prescription for furosemide 20 mg PO two times daily. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Increase intake of high-potassium foods
• A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries covering their
upper body and is concerned about their altered appearance .Which
of the following statements should the nurse make?
It could be helpful for you to attend a support group for people who
have burn injuries.
• A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who will be placed in
halo traction following surgical repair of the cervical spine .Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Monitor the client skin under the halo vest.
• A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury. Which of
the following finding should indicate to the nurse the need for immediate
intervention?
Respiratory rate 30/min
• A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. The nurse should
, identify which of the following finding as a positive Kerning s sign?
After stroking the lateral area of the foot, the client’s toes contract and
draw together. After hip flexion, the client is unable to extend their leg
completely without pain
• A nurse is teaching a group of assistive personnel (AP) about caring for
client who have Alzheimer’s disease. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Provide supervision to prevent a client from becoming injured or lost.
• A home health nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who
has a seizure disorder. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the teaching?
Keep a padded tongue blade near the bedside.
Place a pillow under the client's head while in bed during a
seizure. Administer diazepam orally at the onset of seizures.
Position the client on their side during a seizure.
• A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has
pyelonephritis. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include?
Encourage the client to consume caffeinated
beverages Avoid the use of acetaminophen for
discomfort Monitor the clients the urine for color
changes
Begin antibiotic therapy after culture and sensitivity results are obtained
• Nurse is assessing a client who has a herniated lumbar disc. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
The client reports relief from pain when lying in the prone position.
The client reports that her low-back pain radiates upward toward one scapula.
The client reports tingling and a burning sensation in one foot.
The client reports decreased pain when the affected leg is raised and straightened
• A nurse is caring for a client who has acute gastritis and is NPO. The
client has a new prescription to resume oral intake. Which of the
following items should the nurse offered the client?
Lemonade
