MEDICAL SURGICAL PRACTICE EXAM 2024 |TEST
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An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea. the
client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which
condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pulmonary embolism
which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial assessment of a client who
presents to the emergency department with a painful ankle injury? (select all that apply) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Quality of the pain
Signs of inflammation
,Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints
Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client with long-term
gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding should the nurse
anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with traction. which action by
the nurse is the priority when caring for this client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess neurovascular status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that further education is needed? -
CORRECT ANSWER-I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily
The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive diaphragm about reducing the risk for
toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after intercourse
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
A male client who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day states he understands that smoking cigarettes is
contributing to the difficulty that he and his wife are having in getting pregnant and wants to know if
other factors could be contributing to their difficulty. Which information is best for the nurse to
provide? (Select all that apply). - CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol consumption can cause erectile dysfunction
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production
Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
, Twenty four hours after a client returns from surgical gastric bypass, the registered nurse (RN) observes
large amounts of blood in the nasogastric tube (NGT) cannister. Which assessment finding should the RN
report as early signs of hypovolemic shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-lethargy
the registered nurse (RN) is assessing a male client who arrives at the clinic with severe abdominal
cramping, pain, tenesmus, and dehydration. the RN discovers that the client has had 14 to 20 loose
stools with rectal bleeding. When taking the client's medical history, which information is most for the
nurse to obtain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ulcerative colitis
A client is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. The registered nurse (RN) is assessing the client's basic
knowledge about the disease process. Which statement by the client conveys an understanding of the
etiology of diverticula? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic constipation causes weakening of colon wall which
results in out pouching sacs
The registered nurse (RN) is assessing a client who was discharged home after management of chronic
hypertension. Which equipment should the RN instruct the client to use at home? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sphygmomanometer
A young adult mail is diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma in the abdominopelvic region and is
scheduled for radiation therapy (RT). The client expresses concern about becoming infertile. How should
the nurse respond? - CORRECT ANSWER-Propose sperm banking before RT then artificial insemination is
an option
A client's susceptibility to ulcerative colitis is most likely due to which aspect in the client's history? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Jewish European ancestry
Small bowl obstruction is a condition characterized by which finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe fluid
and electrolyte imbalances
Which client should the nurse recognize as most likely to experience sleep apnea? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Obese older male client with a short, thick neck
Which milestone indicates to the nurse successful achievement of young adulthood? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Completes education and becomes self-supporting
BANK COMPLETE 130+ QUESTIONS WITH
CORRRECT VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |PRE-
EVALUATED A+
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea. the
client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which
condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pulmonary embolism
which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial assessment of a client who
presents to the emergency department with a painful ankle injury? (select all that apply) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Quality of the pain
Signs of inflammation
,Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints
Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client with long-term
gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding should the nurse
anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with traction. which action by
the nurse is the priority when caring for this client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess neurovascular status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that further education is needed? -
CORRECT ANSWER-I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily
The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive diaphragm about reducing the risk for
toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after intercourse
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
A male client who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day states he understands that smoking cigarettes is
contributing to the difficulty that he and his wife are having in getting pregnant and wants to know if
other factors could be contributing to their difficulty. Which information is best for the nurse to
provide? (Select all that apply). - CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol consumption can cause erectile dysfunction
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production
Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
, Twenty four hours after a client returns from surgical gastric bypass, the registered nurse (RN) observes
large amounts of blood in the nasogastric tube (NGT) cannister. Which assessment finding should the RN
report as early signs of hypovolemic shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-lethargy
the registered nurse (RN) is assessing a male client who arrives at the clinic with severe abdominal
cramping, pain, tenesmus, and dehydration. the RN discovers that the client has had 14 to 20 loose
stools with rectal bleeding. When taking the client's medical history, which information is most for the
nurse to obtain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ulcerative colitis
A client is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. The registered nurse (RN) is assessing the client's basic
knowledge about the disease process. Which statement by the client conveys an understanding of the
etiology of diverticula? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic constipation causes weakening of colon wall which
results in out pouching sacs
The registered nurse (RN) is assessing a client who was discharged home after management of chronic
hypertension. Which equipment should the RN instruct the client to use at home? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sphygmomanometer
A young adult mail is diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma in the abdominopelvic region and is
scheduled for radiation therapy (RT). The client expresses concern about becoming infertile. How should
the nurse respond? - CORRECT ANSWER-Propose sperm banking before RT then artificial insemination is
an option
A client's susceptibility to ulcerative colitis is most likely due to which aspect in the client's history? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Jewish European ancestry
Small bowl obstruction is a condition characterized by which finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe fluid
and electrolyte imbalances
Which client should the nurse recognize as most likely to experience sleep apnea? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Obese older male client with a short, thick neck
Which milestone indicates to the nurse successful achievement of young adulthood? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Completes education and becomes self-supporting
