NU 185: Med-Surge II TEST 2025
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should receive
priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT
ANSWER-Assessing the Clients Airway
A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's diagnosis,
the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT
ANSWER-Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
CORRECT ANSWER-Limit the Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit symptoms of? *Exam
Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Alteration in Visual Acuity
A diabetic client has been maintained on GLucophage (Metformin) for regulation of his
blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in the plan of care? *Exam
Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Report changes in Urinary Pattern
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this complication, the
nurse should instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Eat
a protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client who has just returned from having
a thyroidectomy? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-A tracheostomy set
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by the
parathyroid? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin D
, A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for regulation of his blood glucose levels. The
nurse should know that this insulin will most likely be administered? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-At Night
A client w/ Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia is diagnosed w/ diabetes mellitus. The
nurse would expect that these symptoms are r/t? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/ Diabetes Mellitus indicates
compliance? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Hgb A-1C
A client hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis has a positive ASO titer. The nurse
understands that the client's current illness is due to a... *Exam Cram Renal -
CORRECT ANSWER-Prior Bacterial Infection
The physician has prescribed hydralazine (Apresoline) for a client with acute
glomerulonephritis. Which finding indicates that the drug is having the desired effect?
*Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER-The clients bp has decreased
A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is suitable given
the client's dietary restrictions? *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER-Applesauce
The physician has ordered Prednisone 50 mg daily to promote diuresis in a client with
nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should administer the medication... *Exam Cram Renal
- CORRECT ANSWER-With a snack or glass of milk
A client receiving Gentamicin (Garamycin) IVPB has a morning peak level of 12
micrograms/mL. The nurse should...*Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER-Notify
the physician because the level is too high
The nurse is teaching the client with an ileal conduit regarding skin care to prevent
excoriation. In addition to applying a well-fitted collection bag the client should be told to
empty the collection bag... *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER-When it is one
third full
A client with end stage renal disease has been managed by peritoneal dialysis. Which
finding should be reported to the doctor immediately? *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT
ANSWER-The client complains of abdominal pain and nausea
The nurse notes dark red blood and a few clots in the catheter of a client two days after
transurethral prostatectomy (TURP). The nurse should first... *Exam Cram Renal -
CORRECT ANSWER-Apply traction to the urethral catheter
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should receive
priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT
ANSWER-Assessing the Clients Airway
A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's diagnosis,
the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT
ANSWER-Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
CORRECT ANSWER-Limit the Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit symptoms of? *Exam
Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Alteration in Visual Acuity
A diabetic client has been maintained on GLucophage (Metformin) for regulation of his
blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in the plan of care? *Exam
Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Report changes in Urinary Pattern
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this complication, the
nurse should instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Eat
a protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client who has just returned from having
a thyroidectomy? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-A tracheostomy set
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by the
parathyroid? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin D
, A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for regulation of his blood glucose levels. The
nurse should know that this insulin will most likely be administered? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-At Night
A client w/ Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia is diagnosed w/ diabetes mellitus. The
nurse would expect that these symptoms are r/t? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/ Diabetes Mellitus indicates
compliance? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-Hgb A-1C
A client hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis has a positive ASO titer. The nurse
understands that the client's current illness is due to a... *Exam Cram Renal -
CORRECT ANSWER-Prior Bacterial Infection
The physician has prescribed hydralazine (Apresoline) for a client with acute
glomerulonephritis. Which finding indicates that the drug is having the desired effect?
*Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER-The clients bp has decreased
A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is suitable given
the client's dietary restrictions? *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER-Applesauce
The physician has ordered Prednisone 50 mg daily to promote diuresis in a client with
nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should administer the medication... *Exam Cram Renal
- CORRECT ANSWER-With a snack or glass of milk
A client receiving Gentamicin (Garamycin) IVPB has a morning peak level of 12
micrograms/mL. The nurse should...*Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER-Notify
the physician because the level is too high
The nurse is teaching the client with an ileal conduit regarding skin care to prevent
excoriation. In addition to applying a well-fitted collection bag the client should be told to
empty the collection bag... *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER-When it is one
third full
A client with end stage renal disease has been managed by peritoneal dialysis. Which
finding should be reported to the doctor immediately? *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT
ANSWER-The client complains of abdominal pain and nausea
The nurse notes dark red blood and a few clots in the catheter of a client two days after
transurethral prostatectomy (TURP). The nurse should first... *Exam Cram Renal -
CORRECT ANSWER-Apply traction to the urethral catheter
