ANCC MED SURG BC LIPPINCOTT’S POST EXAM
|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Prevention and early treatment of Lyme's disease are crucial because late complications of
this disease include:
A. Sterility
B. Renal failure
C. Lung abscess
D. Arthritis
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Arthritis
If Lyme disease goes untreated, arthritis, neurological problems, and cardiac
abnormalities may arise as a late complications. The first sign of Lyme disease is typically
a skin lesion that enlarges and has a characteristic red border. However, not all pt
develop this lesion. Opt A,B,C are incorrect because they arent complications of Lyme
disease.
Question 2
A pt, age 28, is admitted with a suspected malignant melanoma on his left shoulder. When
performing the physical assessment, the nurse would expect to find which of the
following?
A. A brown birthmark that has lightened in color
B. An area of petechiae
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,C. A brown or black mole with red, white, or blue areas
D. A red birthmark that has recently become darker
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Melanomas have an irregular shape and lack uniformity in color. They may appear
brown or black with red, white, or blue areas. Opt A,B, and D contain inaccurate
information.
Question 3
A pt, age 32, is admitted with a tentative diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS). The practitioner orders biopsy of his facial lesions; the preliminary
biopsy report indicates Kaposi's sarcoma. Which of the following would be the nurse's best
approach?
A. Tell the patient that Kaposi's sarcoma is common in people with AIDS.
B. Pretend not to notice the lesions on the patient's face.
C. Inform the patient of biopsy results, and support him emotionally
D. Explore the patient's feeling about his facial disfigurement
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Facial lesions can contribute to situational low self-esteem and a disturbed body
image. Kaposi's sarcoma is among the many psychosocial and physical traumas that may
confront the patient with AIDS; anxiety , anger, grief, and depression are common
emotional responses. The nurse who works with patients who have AIDS must develop
excellent listening skills. The pt. maybe especially concerned that others will realize he
has Kaposis Sarcoma. OPT A. doesn't provide emotional support. OPT B. ignores the
patient's concerns. OPT C is incorrect because the practitioner should inform the patient
of the biopsy results, not the nurse.
Question 4
A pt. who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive begins zidovudine therapy.
Which statement best describes the actions of this drug?
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,A. It eliminates the virus that causes AIDS.
B. It interferes with viral replications
C. It stimulates the immune system
D. It clears up skin lessions
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Ziduvudine inhibits deoxyribonucleic acid synthesis within the virus that causes AIDS.
interfering with viral replications.
Question 5
During routine hygiene care for a patient with AIDS, a nurse following standard
precautions would take which actions?
A. Use reverse isolation
B. Place the pt. in a private room
C. Put on mask, gloves, and a gown
D. Wear gloves when giving mouth care
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Standard precautions stipulate that a health care worker who anticipates coming into
contact with a pt. blood or body fluid must wear gloves; this protects the health care
worker. OPT A is incorrect because reverse isolation is used to protect the patient from
the health care worker. OPT B is incorrect because a private room doesn't provide a
method of barrier protections, which is needed for a standard precautions. OPT C is
incorrect because a mask and gloves are needed only for anticipated contact with
airborne droplets of blood or body fluids; a gown is needed only for anticipated contact
with splashes or blood or body fluid.
Question 6
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, When assessing the skin of a pt. with deep partial-thickness burns, what would the nurse
expect to find?
A. Dry, pale areas with no blister formation
B. Blister of varying sizes, with areas of charred tissue
C. Cherry-red areas with weeping blister
D. Pearly-white areas with charred tissue
CORRECT ANSWER
C. In partial-thickness burns, skin color varies from pink to cherry-red. Deep second-
degree burns appear cherry-red and may have blisters that ooze fluid. OPT A and D are
incorrect because they describe full-thickness burns. Opt B is incorrect because it
describes superficial partial-thickness burns.
Question 7
A pt, age 23, underwent a rhinoplasty 6 hours ago. After administering his pain
medications, the nurse notes that he is swallowing frequently. What is the most likely
cause of the swallowing?
A. Oral dryness caused by nasal packing
B. Bleeding posterior to the nasal packing
C. An adverse reactions to the analgesic
D. A normal response to the analgesic
CORRECT ANSWER
B. In a pt who has nasal packing in place, frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding in
the posterior pharynx. OPT A. is incorrect because mouth dryness causes thirst, not
frequent swallowing. OPT C and D are incorrect because frequent swallowing isn't a
response to analgesic.
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|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Prevention and early treatment of Lyme's disease are crucial because late complications of
this disease include:
A. Sterility
B. Renal failure
C. Lung abscess
D. Arthritis
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Arthritis
If Lyme disease goes untreated, arthritis, neurological problems, and cardiac
abnormalities may arise as a late complications. The first sign of Lyme disease is typically
a skin lesion that enlarges and has a characteristic red border. However, not all pt
develop this lesion. Opt A,B,C are incorrect because they arent complications of Lyme
disease.
Question 2
A pt, age 28, is admitted with a suspected malignant melanoma on his left shoulder. When
performing the physical assessment, the nurse would expect to find which of the
following?
A. A brown birthmark that has lightened in color
B. An area of petechiae
1
,C. A brown or black mole with red, white, or blue areas
D. A red birthmark that has recently become darker
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Melanomas have an irregular shape and lack uniformity in color. They may appear
brown or black with red, white, or blue areas. Opt A,B, and D contain inaccurate
information.
Question 3
A pt, age 32, is admitted with a tentative diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS). The practitioner orders biopsy of his facial lesions; the preliminary
biopsy report indicates Kaposi's sarcoma. Which of the following would be the nurse's best
approach?
A. Tell the patient that Kaposi's sarcoma is common in people with AIDS.
B. Pretend not to notice the lesions on the patient's face.
C. Inform the patient of biopsy results, and support him emotionally
D. Explore the patient's feeling about his facial disfigurement
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Facial lesions can contribute to situational low self-esteem and a disturbed body
image. Kaposi's sarcoma is among the many psychosocial and physical traumas that may
confront the patient with AIDS; anxiety , anger, grief, and depression are common
emotional responses. The nurse who works with patients who have AIDS must develop
excellent listening skills. The pt. maybe especially concerned that others will realize he
has Kaposis Sarcoma. OPT A. doesn't provide emotional support. OPT B. ignores the
patient's concerns. OPT C is incorrect because the practitioner should inform the patient
of the biopsy results, not the nurse.
Question 4
A pt. who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive begins zidovudine therapy.
Which statement best describes the actions of this drug?
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,A. It eliminates the virus that causes AIDS.
B. It interferes with viral replications
C. It stimulates the immune system
D. It clears up skin lessions
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Ziduvudine inhibits deoxyribonucleic acid synthesis within the virus that causes AIDS.
interfering with viral replications.
Question 5
During routine hygiene care for a patient with AIDS, a nurse following standard
precautions would take which actions?
A. Use reverse isolation
B. Place the pt. in a private room
C. Put on mask, gloves, and a gown
D. Wear gloves when giving mouth care
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Standard precautions stipulate that a health care worker who anticipates coming into
contact with a pt. blood or body fluid must wear gloves; this protects the health care
worker. OPT A is incorrect because reverse isolation is used to protect the patient from
the health care worker. OPT B is incorrect because a private room doesn't provide a
method of barrier protections, which is needed for a standard precautions. OPT C is
incorrect because a mask and gloves are needed only for anticipated contact with
airborne droplets of blood or body fluids; a gown is needed only for anticipated contact
with splashes or blood or body fluid.
Question 6
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, When assessing the skin of a pt. with deep partial-thickness burns, what would the nurse
expect to find?
A. Dry, pale areas with no blister formation
B. Blister of varying sizes, with areas of charred tissue
C. Cherry-red areas with weeping blister
D. Pearly-white areas with charred tissue
CORRECT ANSWER
C. In partial-thickness burns, skin color varies from pink to cherry-red. Deep second-
degree burns appear cherry-red and may have blisters that ooze fluid. OPT A and D are
incorrect because they describe full-thickness burns. Opt B is incorrect because it
describes superficial partial-thickness burns.
Question 7
A pt, age 23, underwent a rhinoplasty 6 hours ago. After administering his pain
medications, the nurse notes that he is swallowing frequently. What is the most likely
cause of the swallowing?
A. Oral dryness caused by nasal packing
B. Bleeding posterior to the nasal packing
C. An adverse reactions to the analgesic
D. A normal response to the analgesic
CORRECT ANSWER
B. In a pt who has nasal packing in place, frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding in
the posterior pharynx. OPT A. is incorrect because mouth dryness causes thirst, not
frequent swallowing. OPT C and D are incorrect because frequent swallowing isn't a
response to analgesic.
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