Medical-Surgical-nursing-Exams : Detailed solutions latest updates 2022

1. Marco who was diagnosed with brain tumor was scheduled for craniotomy. In preventing the development of cerebral edema after surgery, the nurse should expect the use of: A. Diuretics B. Antihypertensive C. Steroids D. Anticonvulsants 2. Halfway through the administration of blood, the female client complains of lumbar pain. After stopping the infusion Nurse Hazel should: A. Increase the flow of normal saline B. Assess the pain further C. Notify the blood bank D. Obtain vital signs. 3. Nurse Maureen knows that the positive diagnosis of HIV infection is made based on which of the following: A. A history of high-risk sexual behaviors. B. Positive ELISA and western blot tests C. Identification of an associated opportunistic infection D. Evidence of extreme weight loss and high fever 4. Nurse Maureen is aware that a client who has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure recognizes an adequate amount of high-biologic-value protein when the food the client selected from the menu was: A. Raw carrots B. Apple juice C. Whole wheat bread D. Cottage cheese 5. Kenneth who was diagnosed with uremic syndrome has the potential to develop complications. Which among the following complications should the nurse anticipates: A. Flapping hand tremors B. An elevated hematocrit level C. Hypotension D. Hypokalemia 6. A client is admitted to the hospital with benign prostatic hyperplasia, the nurse most relevant assessment would be: A. Flank pain radiating in the groin B. Distention of the lower abdomen C. Perineal edema D. Urethral discharge 7. A client has undergone with penile implant. After 24 hrs of surgery, the client’s scrotum was edematous and painful. The nurse should: A. Assist the client with sitz bath B. Apply war soaks in the scrotum C. Elevate the scrotum using a soft support D. Prepare for a possible incision and drainage 8. Nurse Hazel receives emergency laboratory results for a client with chest pain and immediately informs the physician. An increased myoglobin level suggests which of the following? A. Liver disease B. Myocardial damage C. Hypertension D. Cancer 9. Nurse Maureen would expect a client with mitral stenosis would demonstrate symptoms associated with congestion in the: A. Right atrium B. Superior vena cava C. Aorta D. Pulmonary 2 10. A client has been diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse priority nursing diagnosis would be