Capstone Med Surg Assessment
1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continu- It delivers a preset
ous positive airway pressure device to treat obstruc- amount of airway
tive sleep apnea. Which of the following information pressure through-
should the nurse include in the teaching? out the breathing
cycle.
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client Shortness of
following a heart transplant. Which of the following breath might be an
information should the nurse include in the teaching? indication of trans-
plant rejection.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of Urine specific
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is re- gravity of 1.020
ceiving 3% sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which
of the following laboratory findings should the nurse
identify as an indication that SIADH is resolving?
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood You should avoid
testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer. taking corticos-
Which of the following statements should the nurse teroids prior to
include in the teaching? testing.
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which Propofol
of the following medications should the nurse antici-
pate 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 the following interventions cose levels
should the nurse include in the client's plan? (select
all that apply) -Maintain NPO
status until pain
free
-Manage acute
pain
7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension 3 oz of chicken
about dietary modifications to help control blood breast
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pressure. Which of the following food choices should
the nurse recommend that the client include in their
diet?
8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who Breath sounds
has unstable angina. Which of the following 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. Which of the following statements that require bend-
by the client demonstrates an understanding of the ing at the waist.
teaching?
10. A nurse at a provider's office is interviewing a client I don't have mus-
who has multiple sclerosis and has been taking cle spasms as fre-
dantrolene for several months. Which of the following quently.
client statements should the nurse identify as an indi-
cation that the medication is effective?
11. A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possi- Fatigue
ble exposure to HIV. Which of the following findings
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 hypoglycemia. Which of the following ounces of soda if
statements by the client indicates an understanding my blood sugar is
of the teaching? low.
13. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a Increase intake
client who has heart failure and a prescription for of high-potassium
furosemide 20mg PO two times daily. Which of the food.
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 body and is concerned about al- for you to attend a
tered appearance. Which of the following statements support group for
should the nurse make? people who have
burn injuries.
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1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continu- It delivers a preset
ous positive airway pressure device to treat obstruc- amount of airway
tive sleep apnea. Which of the following information pressure through-
should the nurse include in the teaching? out the breathing
cycle.
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client Shortness of
following a heart transplant. Which of the following breath might be an
information should the nurse include in the teaching? indication of trans-
plant rejection.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of Urine specific
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is re- gravity of 1.020
ceiving 3% sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which
of the following laboratory findings should the nurse
identify as an indication that SIADH is resolving?
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood You should avoid
testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer. taking corticos-
Which of the following statements should the nurse teroids prior to
include in the teaching? testing.
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which Propofol
of the following medications should the nurse antici-
pate 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 the following interventions cose levels
should the nurse include in the client's plan? (select
all that apply) -Maintain NPO
status until pain
free
-Manage acute
pain
7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension 3 oz of chicken
about dietary modifications to help control blood breast
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pressure. Which of the following food choices should
the nurse recommend that the client include in their
diet?
8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who Breath sounds
has unstable angina. Which of the following 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. Which of the following statements that require bend-
by the client demonstrates an understanding of the ing at the waist.
teaching?
10. A nurse at a provider's office is interviewing a client I don't have mus-
who has multiple sclerosis and has been taking cle spasms as fre-
dantrolene for several months. Which of the following quently.
client statements should the nurse identify as an indi-
cation that the medication is effective?
11. A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possi- Fatigue
ble exposure to HIV. Which of the following findings
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 hypoglycemia. Which of the following ounces of soda if
statements by the client indicates an understanding my blood sugar is
of the teaching? low.
13. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a Increase intake
client who has heart failure and a prescription for of high-potassium
furosemide 20mg PO two times daily. Which of the food.
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 body and is concerned about al- for you to attend a
tered appearance. Which of the following statements support group for
should the nurse make? people who have
burn injuries.
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