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 pressure
tive sleep apnea. Which of the following information throughout the breathing
should the nurse include in the teaching? cycle.
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client Shortness of breath might
following a heart transplant. Which of the following be an indication of trans-
information should the nurse include in the teaching? plant rejection.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of Urine specific gravity of
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is re- 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 tak-
testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer. ing corticosteroids prior to
Which of the following statements should the nurse testing.
include in the teaching?
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 pan- -Monitor blood glucose
creatitis. Which of the following interventions should levels
the nurse include in the client's plan? (select all that
apply) -Maintain NPO status until
pain free
-Manage acute pain
, Capstone Med Surg Assessment
7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension 3 oz of chicken breast
about dietary modifications to help control blood pres-
sure. 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 that re-
who has GERD. Which of the following statements quire bending at the waist.
by the client demonstrates an understanding of the
teaching?
10. A nurse at a provider's office is interviewing a client I don't have muscle
who has multiple sclerosis and has been taking dantro- spasms as frequently.
lene for several 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 ex- Fatigue
posure 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 ounces of
mellitus about hypoglycemia. Which of the following soda if my blood sugar is
statements by the client indicates an understanding of low.
the teaching?
13. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who Increase intake of
has heart failure and a prescription for furosemide high-potassium food.
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 pressure
tive sleep apnea. Which of the following information throughout the breathing
should the nurse include in the teaching? cycle.
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client Shortness of breath might
following a heart transplant. Which of the following be an indication of trans-
information should the nurse include in the teaching? plant rejection.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of Urine specific gravity of
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is re- 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 tak-
testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer. ing corticosteroids prior to
Which of the following statements should the nurse testing.
include in the teaching?
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 pan- -Monitor blood glucose
creatitis. Which of the following interventions should levels
the nurse include in the client's plan? (select all that
apply) -Maintain NPO status until
pain free
-Manage acute pain
, Capstone Med Surg Assessment
7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension 3 oz of chicken breast
about dietary modifications to help control blood pres-
sure. 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 that re-
who has GERD. Which of the following statements quire bending at the waist.
by the client demonstrates an understanding of the
teaching?
10. A nurse at a provider's office is interviewing a client I don't have muscle
who has multiple sclerosis and has been taking dantro- spasms as frequently.
lene for several 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 ex- Fatigue
posure 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 ounces of
mellitus about hypoglycemia. Which of the following soda if my blood sugar is
statements by the client indicates an understanding of low.
the teaching?
13. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who Increase intake of
has heart failure and a prescription for furosemide high-potassium food.
