NURS 120 Midterm Exam (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) – Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing Review 100% Verified
Questions & Answers [Grade A] – WCU
What is a nursing priority when administering Captopril (Capoten)? -correct answer
Edema with HF and decreased BP with HTN.
What increases the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney tubules, which
decreases urine output? -correct answer ADH-antidiuretic hormone
This causes contraction of smooth muscle in the uterus and mammory glands? -
correct answer Oxytocin
ADH and oxytocin are secreted from which gland? -correct answer Posterior pituitary
gland
Growth hormone and TSH(thyroid stimulating hormone) are secreted from what
gland? -correct answer Anterior pituitary gland
ACTH(adrenocorticotropic hormone) and Prolactin are secreted from which gland? -
correct answer Anterior pituitary gland
, NURS 120 Midterm Exam (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) – Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing Review 100% Verified
Questions & Answers [Grade A] – WCU
A female client must take streptomycin for tuberculosis. Before therapy begins, the
nurse should instruct the client to notify the physician if which health concern occurs?
-correct answer Decreased hearing acuity
Nurse Oliver observes constant bubbling in the water-seal chamber of a closed chest
drainage system. What should the nurse conclude? -correct answer an air leak.
A black client with asthma seeks emergency care for acute respiratory distress.
Because of this client's dark skin, the nurse should assess for cyanosis by inspecting
the: -correct answer mucous membranes
The nurse assesses a male client's respiratory status. Which observation indicates that
the client is experiencing difficulty breathing? -correct answer Use of accessory
muscles
20. A male client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recovering
from a myocardial infarction. Because the client is extremely weak and can't produce
an effective cough, the nurse should monitor closely for: -correct answer Atelectasis.
The nurse in charge is teaching a client with emphysema how to perform pursed-lip
breathing. The client asks the nurse to explain the purpose of this breathing
2027 Update) – Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing Review 100% Verified
Questions & Answers [Grade A] – WCU
What is a nursing priority when administering Captopril (Capoten)? -correct answer
Edema with HF and decreased BP with HTN.
What increases the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney tubules, which
decreases urine output? -correct answer ADH-antidiuretic hormone
This causes contraction of smooth muscle in the uterus and mammory glands? -
correct answer Oxytocin
ADH and oxytocin are secreted from which gland? -correct answer Posterior pituitary
gland
Growth hormone and TSH(thyroid stimulating hormone) are secreted from what
gland? -correct answer Anterior pituitary gland
ACTH(adrenocorticotropic hormone) and Prolactin are secreted from which gland? -
correct answer Anterior pituitary gland
, NURS 120 Midterm Exam (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) – Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing Review 100% Verified
Questions & Answers [Grade A] – WCU
A female client must take streptomycin for tuberculosis. Before therapy begins, the
nurse should instruct the client to notify the physician if which health concern occurs?
-correct answer Decreased hearing acuity
Nurse Oliver observes constant bubbling in the water-seal chamber of a closed chest
drainage system. What should the nurse conclude? -correct answer an air leak.
A black client with asthma seeks emergency care for acute respiratory distress.
Because of this client's dark skin, the nurse should assess for cyanosis by inspecting
the: -correct answer mucous membranes
The nurse assesses a male client's respiratory status. Which observation indicates that
the client is experiencing difficulty breathing? -correct answer Use of accessory
muscles
20. A male client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recovering
from a myocardial infarction. Because the client is extremely weak and can't produce
an effective cough, the nurse should monitor closely for: -correct answer Atelectasis.
The nurse in charge is teaching a client with emphysema how to perform pursed-lip
breathing. The client asks the nurse to explain the purpose of this breathing
