Capstone Med Surg Assessment Exam Questions with Answers Graded A+
latest June 2023-2024
1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous It delivers a
positive airway pre-set amount
pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep ap- of airway pres-
nea. Which of the sure throughout
following information should the nurse include in the the breathing cy-
teaching? cle
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client Shortness of
following a heart breath might be an
transplant. Which of the following information should indication of trans-
the nurse include in plant rejection
the teaching?
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of Urine specific
inappropriate gravity 1.020
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving 3 %
sodium chloride via
continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory find-
ing should the nurse
identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood You should avoid
testing (FOBT) for the taking corticos-
screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following teroids prior to
statements should testing
the nurse include in the teaching?
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which Propofol
of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate the provider
to prescribe as an
anesthetic for the procedure?
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute Monitor blood glu-
pancreatitis. Which of cose levels
the following interventions should the nurse include Maintain NPO sta-
in the clients plan? tus until pain-free
Select all that apply Manage acute
pain
,Capstone Med Surg Assessment Exam Questions with Answers Graded A+
latest June 2023-2024
7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension 3 oz of chicken
about dietary breast
modifications to help control blood pressure. Which
of the following food
choices should the nurse recommend as the client to
include in their diet?
8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client Breath Sounds
who has unstable angina.
Which of the findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
9. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client I will limit activities
who has GERD. that require bend-
Which of the following statements by the client ing at the waist.
demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching?
10. A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who I don't have mus-
has multiple cle spasms as fre-
sclerosis and has been taking dantrolone for several quently
months. Which of the
following client statements should the nurse identify
as an indication that
the medication is effective?
11. .A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible Fatigue
exposure to HIV. Which
of the following finding should the nurse identify as
an early manifestation
of HIV infection?
12. A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes I can drink 4
mellitus about ounces of soda if
hypoglycemia .which of the following statements by my blood sugar is
the client indicates an low
understanding of the teaching?
13.13.
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latest June 2023-2024
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client Increase intake
who has heart failure and of high-potassium
a prescription for furosemide 20 mg PO two times foods
daily. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
14. A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries It could be helpful
covering their upper for you to attend a
body and is concerned about their altered appear- support group for
ance .Which of the people who have
following statements should the nurse make? burn injuries
15. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who Monitor the client
will be placed in halo skin under the
traction following surgical repair of the cervical spine halo vest
.Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in
the plan?
16. A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic RR 30/min
brain injury. Which of the
following finding should indicate to the nurse the
need for immediate
intervention?
17. A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. The After hip flexion,
nurse should identify the client is un-
which of the following finding as a positive Kerning s able to extend
sign? After stroking their leg complete-
the lateral area of the foot, the client's toes contract ly without
and draw together. pain
18. A nurse is teaching a group of assistive personnel Provide supervi-
(AP) about caring for sion to prevent a
client who have Alzheimer's disease. Which of the client from becom-
following information ing injured or lost.
should the nurse include in the teaching?
19.19.
latest June 2023-2024
1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous It delivers a
positive airway pre-set amount
pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep ap- of airway pres-
nea. Which of the sure throughout
following information should the nurse include in the the breathing cy-
teaching? cle
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client Shortness of
following a heart breath might be an
transplant. Which of the following information should indication of trans-
the nurse include in plant rejection
the teaching?
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of Urine specific
inappropriate gravity 1.020
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving 3 %
sodium chloride via
continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory find-
ing should the nurse
identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood You should avoid
testing (FOBT) for the taking corticos-
screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following teroids prior to
statements should testing
the nurse include in the teaching?
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which Propofol
of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate the provider
to prescribe as an
anesthetic for the procedure?
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute Monitor blood glu-
pancreatitis. Which of cose levels
the following interventions should the nurse include Maintain NPO sta-
in the clients plan? tus until pain-free
Select all that apply Manage acute
pain
,Capstone Med Surg Assessment Exam Questions with Answers Graded A+
latest June 2023-2024
7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension 3 oz of chicken
about dietary breast
modifications to help control blood pressure. Which
of the following food
choices should the nurse recommend as the client to
include in their diet?
8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client Breath Sounds
who has unstable angina.
Which of the findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
9. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client I will limit activities
who has GERD. that require bend-
Which of the following statements by the client ing at the waist.
demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching?
10. A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who I don't have mus-
has multiple cle spasms as fre-
sclerosis and has been taking dantrolone for several quently
months. Which of the
following client statements should the nurse identify
as an indication that
the medication is effective?
11. .A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible Fatigue
exposure to HIV. Which
of the following finding should the nurse identify as
an early manifestation
of HIV infection?
12. A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes I can drink 4
mellitus about ounces of soda if
hypoglycemia .which of the following statements by my blood sugar is
the client indicates an low
understanding of the teaching?
13.13.
, Capstone Med Surg Assessment Exam Questions with Answers Graded A+
latest June 2023-2024
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client Increase intake
who has heart failure and of high-potassium
a prescription for furosemide 20 mg PO two times foods
daily. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
14. A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries It could be helpful
covering their upper for you to attend a
body and is concerned about their altered appear- support group for
ance .Which of the people who have
following statements should the nurse make? burn injuries
15. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who Monitor the client
will be placed in halo skin under the
traction following surgical repair of the cervical spine halo vest
.Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in
the plan?
16. A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic RR 30/min
brain injury. Which of the
following finding should indicate to the nurse the
need for immediate
intervention?
17. A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. The After hip flexion,
nurse should identify the client is un-
which of the following finding as a positive Kerning s able to extend
sign? After stroking their leg complete-
the lateral area of the foot, the client's toes contract ly without
and draw together. pain
18. A nurse is teaching a group of assistive personnel Provide supervi-
(AP) about caring for sion to prevent a
client who have Alzheimer's disease. Which of the client from becom-
following information ing injured or lost.
should the nurse include in the teaching?
19.19.
