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RN ADULT MED SURG A EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2024/2025)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a positive culture for c. Diff. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? - ANS ✓implement contact
precautions for the client
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.
Which of the following is the priority assessment finding that the nurse
should report to the provider? - ANS ✓BP 170/80
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a throacentesis.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? -
ANS ✓encourage the client to take deep breaths after the procedure
A nurse is assessing a client who has had a suspected cerebrovascular
accident. The nurse should place the priority on which of the following
findings? - ANS ✓dysphagia
A nurse is reviewing the ABG results of a client who has advanced COPD.
Which of the following results should the nurse expect? - ANS ✓paco2 56
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A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has laryngeal
cancer and is receiving radiation treatment. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANS
✓i will avoid direct exposure to the sun
A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in a client who has a short
leg cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
manifestation of this condition? - ANS ✓pain that increases with passive
movement
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer a d a new
prescription for omeprazole. The nurse should instruct the client that the
medication provides relief by which of the following actions. - ANS
✓suppressing gastric acid production
A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANS ✓hair loss on the lower
legs
A nurse is assessing a client following the completion of hemodialysis.
Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority to report to the
provider? - ANS ✓restlessness
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has osteomyelitis
and a prescription of gentamicin. Which of the following findings from the
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RN ADULT MED SURG A EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2024/2025)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a positive culture for c. Diff. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? - ANS ✓implement contact
precautions for the client
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.
Which of the following is the priority assessment finding that the nurse
should report to the provider? - ANS ✓BP 170/80
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a throacentesis.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? -
ANS ✓encourage the client to take deep breaths after the procedure
A nurse is assessing a client who has had a suspected cerebrovascular
accident. The nurse should place the priority on which of the following
findings? - ANS ✓dysphagia
A nurse is reviewing the ABG results of a client who has advanced COPD.
Which of the following results should the nurse expect? - ANS ✓paco2 56
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A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has laryngeal
cancer and is receiving radiation treatment. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANS
✓i will avoid direct exposure to the sun
A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in a client who has a short
leg cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
manifestation of this condition? - ANS ✓pain that increases with passive
movement
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer a d a new
prescription for omeprazole. The nurse should instruct the client that the
medication provides relief by which of the following actions. - ANS
✓suppressing gastric acid production
A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANS ✓hair loss on the lower
legs
A nurse is assessing a client following the completion of hemodialysis.
Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority to report to the
provider? - ANS ✓restlessness
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has osteomyelitis
and a prescription of gentamicin. Which of the following findings from the
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