MED SURG EXAM 3 NEWEST UPDATE ACTUAL
REAL EXAM|ALL COMPLETE FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
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MED SURG
Pass the Med-Surg Nursing exam 2025/2026 with confidence. This resource
features questions in areas like: adult patient care, disorders, and
pharmacology. This study guide is perfect for ADN, BSN, and practical
nursing students preparing for exams or NCLEX success.
To confirm an acid-base imbalance, it is necessary to assess which
findings from a client's arterial blood gas (ABG) results? Select all that
apply.
a)PaCO2
b)HCO3
c)K+
d)Glucose
e)Na+
f)pH ...... ANSWER ......a,b,f
A nurse caring for a patient who is receiving an IV solution via a central
vein suspects the complication of an air embolism. Which of the
following are signs and symptoms consistent with that diagnosis? Select
all that apply.
, a)Cyanosis
b)Hypertension
c)Tachycardia
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d)Dyspnea
e)Crackles on auscultation
f)Shoulder pain ...... ANSWER ......a,c,d,f
The calcium concentration in the blood is regulated by which
mechanism?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Thyroid hormone (TH)
Androgens
Adrenal gland ...... ANSWER ......Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
A nurse is monitoring a client being evaluated who has a potassium level
of 7 mEq/L (mmol/L). Which electrocardiogram changes will the client
display?
elevated ST segment
peaked T waves
prolonged T waves
shortened PR interval ...... ANSWER ......peaked T waves
A client presents with anorexia, nausea and vomiting, deep bone pain,
and constipation. The following are the client's laboratory values.
, sodium 130 mEq/L (130 mmol/L)potassium 4.6 mEq/L (4.6
mmol/L)chloride 94 mEq/L (94 mmol/L)calcium 12.9 mg/dL (3.2
mmol/L)
Page | 3 What laboratory value is consistent with the client's symptoms?
calcium 12.9 mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L)
chloride 94 mEq/L (94 mmol/L)
potassium 4.6 mEq/L (4.6 mmol/L)
sodium 137 mEq/L (137 mmol/L) ...... ANSWER ......calcium 12.9
mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L)
Which solution is hypotonic?
0.9% NaCl
0.45% NaCl
Lactated Ringer solution
5% NaCl ...... ANSWER ......0.45% NaCl
A nurse is reviewing a report of a client's routine urinalysis. Which value
requires further investigation?
Absence of protein
Absence of glucose
Urine pH of 3.0
Specific gravity of 1.02 ...... ANSWER ......Urine pH of 3.0
, A client was admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of hypovolemia. When
it is time to complete discharge teaching, which of the following will the
nurse teach the client and family? Select all that apply.
Page | 4 a)Respond to thirst
b)Drink carbonated beverages to help balance fluid volume.
c)Drink water as an inexpensive way to meet fluid needs.
d)Drink caffeinated beverages to retain fluid.
e)Drink at least eight glasses of fluid each day. ...... ANSWER ......a,c,e
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with hyperchloremia. Which
are signs and symptoms of hyperchloremia? Select all that apply.
a)Tachypnea
b)Hypotension
c)Weakness
d)Dehydration
e)Lethargy ...... ANSWER ......a,c,e
A nurse is providing client teaching about the body's plasma pH and the
client asks the nurse what is the major chemical regulator of plasma pH.
What is the best response by the nurse?
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system
sodium-potassium pump
ADH-ANP buffer system ...... ANSWER ......bicarbonate-carbonic
acid buffer system
REAL EXAM|ALL COMPLETE FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
Page | 1
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS| GURANTEED PASS|
TOP RATED A+.
MED SURG
Pass the Med-Surg Nursing exam 2025/2026 with confidence. This resource
features questions in areas like: adult patient care, disorders, and
pharmacology. This study guide is perfect for ADN, BSN, and practical
nursing students preparing for exams or NCLEX success.
To confirm an acid-base imbalance, it is necessary to assess which
findings from a client's arterial blood gas (ABG) results? Select all that
apply.
a)PaCO2
b)HCO3
c)K+
d)Glucose
e)Na+
f)pH ...... ANSWER ......a,b,f
A nurse caring for a patient who is receiving an IV solution via a central
vein suspects the complication of an air embolism. Which of the
following are signs and symptoms consistent with that diagnosis? Select
all that apply.
, a)Cyanosis
b)Hypertension
c)Tachycardia
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d)Dyspnea
e)Crackles on auscultation
f)Shoulder pain ...... ANSWER ......a,c,d,f
The calcium concentration in the blood is regulated by which
mechanism?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Thyroid hormone (TH)
Androgens
Adrenal gland ...... ANSWER ......Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
A nurse is monitoring a client being evaluated who has a potassium level
of 7 mEq/L (mmol/L). Which electrocardiogram changes will the client
display?
elevated ST segment
peaked T waves
prolonged T waves
shortened PR interval ...... ANSWER ......peaked T waves
A client presents with anorexia, nausea and vomiting, deep bone pain,
and constipation. The following are the client's laboratory values.
, sodium 130 mEq/L (130 mmol/L)potassium 4.6 mEq/L (4.6
mmol/L)chloride 94 mEq/L (94 mmol/L)calcium 12.9 mg/dL (3.2
mmol/L)
Page | 3 What laboratory value is consistent with the client's symptoms?
calcium 12.9 mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L)
chloride 94 mEq/L (94 mmol/L)
potassium 4.6 mEq/L (4.6 mmol/L)
sodium 137 mEq/L (137 mmol/L) ...... ANSWER ......calcium 12.9
mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L)
Which solution is hypotonic?
0.9% NaCl
0.45% NaCl
Lactated Ringer solution
5% NaCl ...... ANSWER ......0.45% NaCl
A nurse is reviewing a report of a client's routine urinalysis. Which value
requires further investigation?
Absence of protein
Absence of glucose
Urine pH of 3.0
Specific gravity of 1.02 ...... ANSWER ......Urine pH of 3.0
, A client was admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of hypovolemia. When
it is time to complete discharge teaching, which of the following will the
nurse teach the client and family? Select all that apply.
Page | 4 a)Respond to thirst
b)Drink carbonated beverages to help balance fluid volume.
c)Drink water as an inexpensive way to meet fluid needs.
d)Drink caffeinated beverages to retain fluid.
e)Drink at least eight glasses of fluid each day. ...... ANSWER ......a,c,e
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with hyperchloremia. Which
are signs and symptoms of hyperchloremia? Select all that apply.
a)Tachypnea
b)Hypotension
c)Weakness
d)Dehydration
e)Lethargy ...... ANSWER ......a,c,e
A nurse is providing client teaching about the body's plasma pH and the
client asks the nurse what is the major chemical regulator of plasma pH.
What is the best response by the nurse?
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system
sodium-potassium pump
ADH-ANP buffer system ...... ANSWER ......bicarbonate-carbonic
acid buffer system
