Medical Surgical Telemetry B Exam Questions
And Answers.LATEST EXAM 2025
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset
of chest pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and
mildly cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which
condition? - ANSWER-Pulmonary embolism
which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial
assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with
a painful ankle injury? (select all that apply) - ANSWER-Quality of the
pain
Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis? - ANSWER-Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves
symmetric joints
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,Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a
client with long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? -
ANSWER-Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment
finding should the nurse anticipate? - ANSWER-Bilateral lower leg
stasis dermatitis
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being
treated with traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when
caring for this client? - ANSWER-Assess neurovascular status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates
that further education is needed? - ANSWER-I will cut back on smoking
cigarettes daily
The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive
diaphragm about reducing the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) -
ANSWER-Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours
after intercourse
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
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, A male client who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day states he
understands that smoking cigarettes is contributing to the difficulty
that he and his wife are having in getting pregnant and wants to know if
other factors could be contributing to their difficulty. Which
information is best for the nurse to provide? (Select all that apply). -
ANSWER-Alcohol consumption can cause erectile dysfunction
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production
Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
Twenty four hours after a client returns from surgical gastric bypass,
the registered nurse (RN) observes large amounts of blood in the
nasogastric tube (NGT) cannister. Which assessment finding should the
RN report as early signs of hypovolemic shock? - ANSWER-lethargy
the registered nurse (RN) is assessing a male client who arrives at the
clinic with severe abdominal cramping, pain, tenesmus, and
dehydration. the RN discovers that the client has had 14 to 20 loose
stools with rectal bleeding. When taking the client's medical history,
which information is most for the nurse to obtain? - ANSWER-
Ulcerative colitis
A client is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. The registered nurse
(RN) is assessing the client's basic knowledge about the disease
process. Which statement by the client conveys an understanding of
the etiology of diverticula? - ANSWER-Chronic constipation causes
weakening of colon wall which results in out pouching sacs
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And Answers.LATEST EXAM 2025
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset
of chest pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and
mildly cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which
condition? - ANSWER-Pulmonary embolism
which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial
assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with
a painful ankle injury? (select all that apply) - ANSWER-Quality of the
pain
Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis? - ANSWER-Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves
symmetric joints
1|P a g e
,Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a
client with long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? -
ANSWER-Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment
finding should the nurse anticipate? - ANSWER-Bilateral lower leg
stasis dermatitis
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being
treated with traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when
caring for this client? - ANSWER-Assess neurovascular status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates
that further education is needed? - ANSWER-I will cut back on smoking
cigarettes daily
The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive
diaphragm about reducing the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) -
ANSWER-Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours
after intercourse
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
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, A male client who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day states he
understands that smoking cigarettes is contributing to the difficulty
that he and his wife are having in getting pregnant and wants to know if
other factors could be contributing to their difficulty. Which
information is best for the nurse to provide? (Select all that apply). -
ANSWER-Alcohol consumption can cause erectile dysfunction
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production
Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
Twenty four hours after a client returns from surgical gastric bypass,
the registered nurse (RN) observes large amounts of blood in the
nasogastric tube (NGT) cannister. Which assessment finding should the
RN report as early signs of hypovolemic shock? - ANSWER-lethargy
the registered nurse (RN) is assessing a male client who arrives at the
clinic with severe abdominal cramping, pain, tenesmus, and
dehydration. the RN discovers that the client has had 14 to 20 loose
stools with rectal bleeding. When taking the client's medical history,
which information is most for the nurse to obtain? - ANSWER-
Ulcerative colitis
A client is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. The registered nurse
(RN) is assessing the client's basic knowledge about the disease
process. Which statement by the client conveys an understanding of
the etiology of diverticula? - ANSWER-Chronic constipation causes
weakening of colon wall which results in out pouching sacs
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