PN Adult Medical Surgical 2026 CMS Questions
And Correct Verified Answers New Updated Version 2026
1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about infection transmission w/ an assistive personnel (AP) who is caring for a client who
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has clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer after caring for the
client.
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-Leave the blood pressure cuff in the client's room.
-Keep the door to the client's room closed.
-Wear an N95 respirator when within 0.9 m (3 feet) of the
client. Answer: Leave the blood pressure cuff in the client's room.
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A nurse on a quality improvement team is assisting in the development of a step-by-step guide for interpreting
ECG rhythems. Which of the following parts of the cardiac cycle should the nurse recommend to include for determination of
the rate of atrial contractions?
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-P waves
-P-R intervals
-S-T segments
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-T waves Answer: P waves
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A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to perform ocular irrigation for a client. Which of the following actions
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should the nurse plan to take?
a. Assess the client's visual acuity prior to irrigation
b. Have the client turn their head toward the unaffected
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eye
c. Hold the irrigator syringe 3.81 cm (1.5in) above the eye
d. Perform the irrigation with sterile water for irrigation
-ANSWER- d. perform the irrigation with sterile water for irrigation
, A nurse working in a provider's office is reinforcing Answer:
teaching w/ a client who has a Grade I (mild) ankle sprain. -Elevate the ankle above the level of the heart.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse -Wrap the ankle w/ an elasticized compression bandage.
include? (SATA) -Apply intermittent cold compress to the ankle for the first 24-48 hours.
-Immobilize the ankle for 4-6 weeks.
-Elevate the ankle above the level of the heart.
-Take a muscle relaxant as needed.
-Wrap the ankle w/ an elasticized compression bandage.
-Apply an intermittent cold compress to the ankle for the
first 24-48 hours.
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about treatment for a food blockage Answer: Massage around the ileostomy stoma.
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in the intestine w/ a client who has an
ileostomy.Which of the following information should the
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nurse include in the teaching?
-Lavage the ileostomy.
-Massage around the ileostomy stoma.
-Take a stimulating laxative.
-Begin a diet high in fiber.
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching w/ a client who has cancer about Answer: "I will clean my toothbrush using a hydrogen peroxide solution."
reducing the risk of infection. Which of the
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following client statements indicates an understanding of the
instructions?
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-"I will eat a salad daily to increase my intake of vitamin K."
-"I can work in my flower garden as long as I wear
gardening gloves."
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-"I will clean my toothbrush using a hydrogen peroxide solution."
-"I should take a shower every other day using
antibacterial soap."
And Correct Verified Answers New Updated Version 2026
1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about infection transmission w/ an assistive personnel (AP) who is caring for a client who
26
has clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer after caring for the
client.
20
-Leave the blood pressure cuff in the client's room.
-Keep the door to the client's room closed.
-Wear an N95 respirator when within 0.9 m (3 feet) of the
client. Answer: Leave the blood pressure cuff in the client's room.
am
A nurse on a quality improvement team is assisting in the development of a step-by-step guide for interpreting
ECG rhythems. Which of the following parts of the cardiac cycle should the nurse recommend to include for determination of
the rate of atrial contractions?
Ex
-P waves
-P-R intervals
-S-T segments
s
-T waves Answer: P waves
rt
A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to perform ocular irrigation for a client. Which of the following actions
pe
should the nurse plan to take?
a. Assess the client's visual acuity prior to irrigation
b. Have the client turn their head toward the unaffected
Ex
eye
c. Hold the irrigator syringe 3.81 cm (1.5in) above the eye
d. Perform the irrigation with sterile water for irrigation
-ANSWER- d. perform the irrigation with sterile water for irrigation
, A nurse working in a provider's office is reinforcing Answer:
teaching w/ a client who has a Grade I (mild) ankle sprain. -Elevate the ankle above the level of the heart.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse -Wrap the ankle w/ an elasticized compression bandage.
include? (SATA) -Apply intermittent cold compress to the ankle for the first 24-48 hours.
-Immobilize the ankle for 4-6 weeks.
-Elevate the ankle above the level of the heart.
-Take a muscle relaxant as needed.
-Wrap the ankle w/ an elasticized compression bandage.
-Apply an intermittent cold compress to the ankle for the
first 24-48 hours.
6
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about treatment for a food blockage Answer: Massage around the ileostomy stoma.
2
in the intestine w/ a client who has an
ileostomy.Which of the following information should the
20
nurse include in the teaching?
-Lavage the ileostomy.
-Massage around the ileostomy stoma.
-Take a stimulating laxative.
-Begin a diet high in fiber.
am
Ex
ts
A nurse is reinforcing teaching w/ a client who has cancer about Answer: "I will clean my toothbrush using a hydrogen peroxide solution."
reducing the risk of infection. Which of the
r
following client statements indicates an understanding of the
instructions?
pe
-"I will eat a salad daily to increase my intake of vitamin K."
-"I can work in my flower garden as long as I wear
gardening gloves."
Ex
-"I will clean my toothbrush using a hydrogen peroxide solution."
-"I should take a shower every other day using
antibacterial soap."
