KAPLAN MEDICAL SURGICAL INTEGRATED
EXAM TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
2025/2026 LATEST
Client in middle stage of Parkinson. Client no long able to work at job
held for years and gave up hand crafs. Client cries and says” this is to
hard I cant do the things I want to do. I never thought I would be like
this.” Which is the most important goal for this client?
A. Will indicate reduced feeling of depression
B. Will oibtain new job in preferred field of work
C. Will join Parkinson support group
D. Will maintain independence in activities of daily living
--ANSWER—A
Client diagnoses with bell palsy. Client is concerned because facial
appearance has changed. Feelings of fear and qanxiety are expressed
to the nurse. Which is the best goal for this client?
A. Client will take meds as ordered
B. Client will state understanding of disease process
C. Client will share prognosis with spouse
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, D. Client will express decrease in fear and anxiety
--ANSWER--D
Client has hypertension. Client says “I think I can stop taking my
medication now. I don’t have those headaches anymore, so I am over
this.” Which is the nurses best response?
A. Remember, you can have hypertension and not have any
symptoms
B. Don’t you remember, I told you the medication would need to
be taken for life
C. We will see what your BP is. Maybe you can stop. How about
your diet?
D. Tell me what you remember from our conversation about
hypertension--ANSWER--D
Client reports sharp burngin pain in lower gums and jaw. Client
diagnoses with trigeminal neuralgia. Eating and brushing teeth ofen
trigger pain. Carbamazepine is prescribed. Nurse knows the
medication has the anticipated effects when the client makes which
statement?
A. I have to have two new cavities filled in my back molars
B. I have regained the 10 pounds lost before the treatment
C. I wish I could use my fan when the house gets hot
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, D. I miss seeing my friends at my bridge club every week
--ANSWER—A, B
Client receives hearing aid because of decreased hearing in both ears.
Nurse speak sofly and high- pitched to turn right and go up the stairs.
The client turns lef and goes down the stairs. Which interpretation
does the nurse make?
A. Hearing aid needs volume adjustment
B. Different type of hearing aid is needed
C. Mental changes should be assessed
D. Loud-speaking voice is needed
--ANSWER—A
Client who is HIV positive receives a Mantoux test. Nurse identifies a
7mm induration at test site. Which interpretation does nruse make?
A. False positive, previous bacilli Calmette-guerin vaccine
B. Negative reaction, less than 10 mm
C. Negative ractio, less than 15 mm
D. Posititve reaction, greater than 5 mm
--ANSWER—D
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EXAM TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
2025/2026 LATEST
Client in middle stage of Parkinson. Client no long able to work at job
held for years and gave up hand crafs. Client cries and says” this is to
hard I cant do the things I want to do. I never thought I would be like
this.” Which is the most important goal for this client?
A. Will indicate reduced feeling of depression
B. Will oibtain new job in preferred field of work
C. Will join Parkinson support group
D. Will maintain independence in activities of daily living
--ANSWER—A
Client diagnoses with bell palsy. Client is concerned because facial
appearance has changed. Feelings of fear and qanxiety are expressed
to the nurse. Which is the best goal for this client?
A. Client will take meds as ordered
B. Client will state understanding of disease process
C. Client will share prognosis with spouse
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, D. Client will express decrease in fear and anxiety
--ANSWER--D
Client has hypertension. Client says “I think I can stop taking my
medication now. I don’t have those headaches anymore, so I am over
this.” Which is the nurses best response?
A. Remember, you can have hypertension and not have any
symptoms
B. Don’t you remember, I told you the medication would need to
be taken for life
C. We will see what your BP is. Maybe you can stop. How about
your diet?
D. Tell me what you remember from our conversation about
hypertension--ANSWER--D
Client reports sharp burngin pain in lower gums and jaw. Client
diagnoses with trigeminal neuralgia. Eating and brushing teeth ofen
trigger pain. Carbamazepine is prescribed. Nurse knows the
medication has the anticipated effects when the client makes which
statement?
A. I have to have two new cavities filled in my back molars
B. I have regained the 10 pounds lost before the treatment
C. I wish I could use my fan when the house gets hot
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, D. I miss seeing my friends at my bridge club every week
--ANSWER—A, B
Client receives hearing aid because of decreased hearing in both ears.
Nurse speak sofly and high- pitched to turn right and go up the stairs.
The client turns lef and goes down the stairs. Which interpretation
does the nurse make?
A. Hearing aid needs volume adjustment
B. Different type of hearing aid is needed
C. Mental changes should be assessed
D. Loud-speaking voice is needed
--ANSWER—A
Client who is HIV positive receives a Mantoux test. Nurse identifies a
7mm induration at test site. Which interpretation does nruse make?
A. False positive, previous bacilli Calmette-guerin vaccine
B. Negative reaction, less than 10 mm
C. Negative ractio, less than 15 mm
D. Posititve reaction, greater than 5 mm
--ANSWER—D
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