LATTEST UPDATE FOR
Topic-Based Quiz –
Med-Surg 2025-2026
WITH QUALITY
QUESTIONS AND
VERRIFIED ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
1.
,A patient with heart failure reports increasing
shortness of breath when lying flat. What is the
priority nursing action?
A. Administer diuretics
B. Elevate the head of the bed
C. Restrict fluids
D. Monitor daily weight
Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head relieves
orthopnea immediately by reducing venous
return and improving lung expansion.
2.
Which electrolyte imbalance is most associated
with peaked T waves?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
,C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia causes peaked T waves
due to altered cardiac conduction.
3.
A postoperative patient suddenly develops
shortness of breath and chest pain. What is the
priority concern?
A. Pneumonia
B. Atelectasis
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Fluid overload
Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden dyspnea and chest pain post-
op strongly indicate pulmonary embolism.
, 4.
Which finding indicates worsening kidney
function?
A. Decreased BUN
B. Increased creatinine
C. Increased urine output
D. Decreased potassium
Answer: B
Rationale: Creatinine is the most reliable
indicator of renal function decline.
5.
A patient with COPD should be positioned how?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
Topic-Based Quiz –
Med-Surg 2025-2026
WITH QUALITY
QUESTIONS AND
VERRIFIED ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
1.
,A patient with heart failure reports increasing
shortness of breath when lying flat. What is the
priority nursing action?
A. Administer diuretics
B. Elevate the head of the bed
C. Restrict fluids
D. Monitor daily weight
Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head relieves
orthopnea immediately by reducing venous
return and improving lung expansion.
2.
Which electrolyte imbalance is most associated
with peaked T waves?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
,C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia causes peaked T waves
due to altered cardiac conduction.
3.
A postoperative patient suddenly develops
shortness of breath and chest pain. What is the
priority concern?
A. Pneumonia
B. Atelectasis
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Fluid overload
Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden dyspnea and chest pain post-
op strongly indicate pulmonary embolism.
, 4.
Which finding indicates worsening kidney
function?
A. Decreased BUN
B. Increased creatinine
C. Increased urine output
D. Decreased potassium
Answer: B
Rationale: Creatinine is the most reliable
indicator of renal function decline.
5.
A patient with COPD should be positioned how?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
