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med surg ati EXAM 8B GRADED A+
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which condition causes high urine output and low osmolality?
Diabetes insipidus
Which finding suggests hypoglycemia in insulin therapy?
Sweating and tremors
Which action is priority after thyroidectomy?
Monitor airway
Which finding is an early sign of hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy?
Tingling around mouth
Which intervention is most important for neutropenic client?
Hand hygiene
Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with U waves?
Hypokalemia
Which client is at greatest risk for aspiration?
Stroke with dysphagia
Which finding is expected with pernicious anemia?
Glossitis
Which diet is appropriate for diverticulitis flare?
Clear liquids
Which finding indicates peritonitis?
Board-like abdomen
Which finding suggests paralytic ileus?
Absent bowel sounds
Which lab indicates kidney failure?
Serum creatinine 5 mg/dL
Which electrolyte is closely monitored in acute kidney injury?
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Potassium
Which test confirms tuberculosis?
Sputum culture for acid-fast bacilli
Which finding is a late sign of hypoxemia?
Cyanosis
Which finding indicates fluid overload?
Jugular vein distention
Which finding requires immediate action in pneumonia?
Confusion
Which intervention is best for lymphedema?
Apply compression garments
Which intervention is important after hip replacement?
Use abduction pillow
Which lab indicates therapeutic lithium level?
1.0 mEq/L
Which finding indicates serotonin syndrome?
Agitation and hyperreflexia
Which action is priority after seizure?
Maintain airway
Which client is at greatest risk for osteoporosis?
Postmenopausal woman
Which lab result indicates anemia?
Hgb 8 g/dL
Which assessment is priority in ACE inhibitor angioedema?
Airway patency
A nurse is assessing a client with pneumonia, what is an expected finding.
Low oxygen saturation
A client with COPD is short of breath what position should the nurse help the
patient to.
High Fowler's
Which lab value indicates poor diabetes control?
HbA1c 9%
A client with chronic kidney disease is on a low-protein diet for what reason.
med surg ati EXAM 8B GRADED A+
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which condition causes high urine output and low osmolality?
Diabetes insipidus
Which finding suggests hypoglycemia in insulin therapy?
Sweating and tremors
Which action is priority after thyroidectomy?
Monitor airway
Which finding is an early sign of hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy?
Tingling around mouth
Which intervention is most important for neutropenic client?
Hand hygiene
Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with U waves?
Hypokalemia
Which client is at greatest risk for aspiration?
Stroke with dysphagia
Which finding is expected with pernicious anemia?
Glossitis
Which diet is appropriate for diverticulitis flare?
Clear liquids
Which finding indicates peritonitis?
Board-like abdomen
Which finding suggests paralytic ileus?
Absent bowel sounds
Which lab indicates kidney failure?
Serum creatinine 5 mg/dL
Which electrolyte is closely monitored in acute kidney injury?
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Potassium
Which test confirms tuberculosis?
Sputum culture for acid-fast bacilli
Which finding is a late sign of hypoxemia?
Cyanosis
Which finding indicates fluid overload?
Jugular vein distention
Which finding requires immediate action in pneumonia?
Confusion
Which intervention is best for lymphedema?
Apply compression garments
Which intervention is important after hip replacement?
Use abduction pillow
Which lab indicates therapeutic lithium level?
1.0 mEq/L
Which finding indicates serotonin syndrome?
Agitation and hyperreflexia
Which action is priority after seizure?
Maintain airway
Which client is at greatest risk for osteoporosis?
Postmenopausal woman
Which lab result indicates anemia?
Hgb 8 g/dL
Which assessment is priority in ACE inhibitor angioedema?
Airway patency
A nurse is assessing a client with pneumonia, what is an expected finding.
Low oxygen saturation
A client with COPD is short of breath what position should the nurse help the
patient to.
High Fowler's
Which lab value indicates poor diabetes control?
HbA1c 9%
A client with chronic kidney disease is on a low-protein diet for what reason.
