MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse is caring for an older client who has kyphosis and a widened gait. For which health problems is
the client at risk?
a. Osteoporosis
b. Contracture
c. Osteopenia
d. Falls - CORRECT ANSWER -D
The nurse is teaching assistant personnel (AP) about care of an older ambulatory adult who has
osteopenia. Which statement by the
AP indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will tell the client to change positions frequently to prevent pressure injury."
b. "I will remind the client to take frequent walks to strengthen bones."
c. "I will assist the client with activities of daily living as needed."
d. "I will apply warm compresses to the joints to relieve pain." - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A client had an arthroscopy 1 hour ago on the left knee. The nurse finds the left lower leg to be pale and
cool, with a 1+ pedal
pulse. What action would the nurse perform first?
a. Assess the neurovascular status of the right leg.
b. Document the findings in the patient's chart.
, c. Elevate the left leg on at least two pillows.
d. Notify the primary health care provider immediately. - CORRECT ANSWER -A
A hospitalized client's strength of the upper extremities is rated at a 4. What does the nurse understand
about this client's ability to
perform activities of daily living (ADLs)?
a. The client is able to perform ADLs but not lift some items.
b. The client is unable to perform ADLs alone.
c. No difficulties are expected with ADLs.
d. The client would need almost total assistance with ADLs. - CORRECT ANSWER -C
An older client is distressed at body changes related to kyphosis. What response by the nurse is
appropriate?
a. Ask the client to explain more about these feelings.
b. Explain that these changes are irreversible.
c. Offer to help select clothes to hide the deformity.
d. Tell the client that safety is more important than looks. - CORRECT ANSWER -A
The nurse is taking a history from an older client who reports having frequent falls. Which dietary habit
could be contributing to the
client's problem?
a. Consumes high-protein foods.
b. Eats few concentrated sweets.
c. Limits fatty or greasy foods.
d. Avoids dairy products - CORRECT ANSWER -D
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse is caring for an older client who has kyphosis and a widened gait. For which health problems is
the client at risk?
a. Osteoporosis
b. Contracture
c. Osteopenia
d. Falls - CORRECT ANSWER -D
The nurse is teaching assistant personnel (AP) about care of an older ambulatory adult who has
osteopenia. Which statement by the
AP indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will tell the client to change positions frequently to prevent pressure injury."
b. "I will remind the client to take frequent walks to strengthen bones."
c. "I will assist the client with activities of daily living as needed."
d. "I will apply warm compresses to the joints to relieve pain." - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A client had an arthroscopy 1 hour ago on the left knee. The nurse finds the left lower leg to be pale and
cool, with a 1+ pedal
pulse. What action would the nurse perform first?
a. Assess the neurovascular status of the right leg.
b. Document the findings in the patient's chart.
, c. Elevate the left leg on at least two pillows.
d. Notify the primary health care provider immediately. - CORRECT ANSWER -A
A hospitalized client's strength of the upper extremities is rated at a 4. What does the nurse understand
about this client's ability to
perform activities of daily living (ADLs)?
a. The client is able to perform ADLs but not lift some items.
b. The client is unable to perform ADLs alone.
c. No difficulties are expected with ADLs.
d. The client would need almost total assistance with ADLs. - CORRECT ANSWER -C
An older client is distressed at body changes related to kyphosis. What response by the nurse is
appropriate?
a. Ask the client to explain more about these feelings.
b. Explain that these changes are irreversible.
c. Offer to help select clothes to hide the deformity.
d. Tell the client that safety is more important than looks. - CORRECT ANSWER -A
The nurse is taking a history from an older client who reports having frequent falls. Which dietary habit
could be contributing to the
client's problem?
a. Consumes high-protein foods.
b. Eats few concentrated sweets.
c. Limits fatty or greasy foods.
d. Avoids dairy products - CORRECT ANSWER -D
