RN ADULT MED – SURG |MEDICAL
SURGICAL B QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has esophageal cancer and is to
undergo radiation therapy. Which of the following statements to the nurse identify
as an indication that the patient understands the teaching?
A. I will wash the ink markings off the radiation area after each treatment
B. I will use my hands rather than a washcloth to clean the radiation area
C. I will be able to be out in the sun one month after my radiation treatments are
over
D. I will use a heating pad on my neck if it becomes sore during radiation therapy -
B. I will use my hands rather than a washcloth to clean the radiation area
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a patient who has celiac disease. Which of
the following food choices should the nurse identify as an indication that the
patient understands the teaching?
A. Chocolate pudding
B. Grilled chicken breast
C. Macaroni and cheese
D. Peanut butter and saltine crackers - B. Grilled chicken breast
A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing acute MI. The nurse should
identify which of the following findings as manifestation of cardiogenic shock?
A. Hypotension
B. Bradypnea
,C. Warm dry skin
D. Increased urinary output - A. Hypotension
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has hypothyroidism and is receiving
love with the rock scene. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the
following supplements can interfere with this medication?
A. Ginkgo bI lob a
B. Glucosamine
C. Calcium
D. Vitamin C - A. Calcium
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and has a
new prescription for the EPOETOIN ALFA Which of the following patient
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I will monitor my BP while taking this med
B. I should take vitamin D supplement to increase the effectiveness of this med
C. An increase in my appetite indicates that the med has reached a toxic level
D. I will decrease the amount of protein in my diet while taking this med - A. I will
monitor my BP while taking this med
A patient who has emphysema is receiving mechanical ventilation. The patient
appears anxious and restless and the high-pressure alarm is sounding. Which of the
following action should the nurse take first?
A. Teen ABGs
B. Administer PROPOFOL
C. Instruct patient to allow the machine to breathe for him
, D. Disconnect the machine and manually ventilate the client - C. Instruct patient to
allow the machine to breathe for him
A nurse is caring for a patient who has AMYOTROPIC lateral sclerosis and is
being a bit it to the hospital with pneumonia. Which of the following assessment
findings is the nurses priority?
A. Temperature 38.4°C 101.1°F
B. Increased respiratory secretions
C. Fluid intake of 200 ML in the prior eight hours
D. Limited range of motion - B. Increased respiratory secretions
A nurse is preparing to give AMIKACIN 500 MG by intermittent IV bolus to a
patient. Available is AMIKACIN 500 MG in dextrose 5% in water 200 ML to
infuse over 30 minutes. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many
ML/hour? - 400 mL/hr
A nurse is assessing a patient who has Cushing's disease. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Muscle atrophy
B. Ataxia
C. Weight loss
D. Hypotension - A. Muscle atrophy
A nurse is reviewing the health record of a patient who is scheduled for allergy
skin testing. The nurse should postpone the testing and report to the provider which
of the following findings?
Disease processes
SURGICAL B QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has esophageal cancer and is to
undergo radiation therapy. Which of the following statements to the nurse identify
as an indication that the patient understands the teaching?
A. I will wash the ink markings off the radiation area after each treatment
B. I will use my hands rather than a washcloth to clean the radiation area
C. I will be able to be out in the sun one month after my radiation treatments are
over
D. I will use a heating pad on my neck if it becomes sore during radiation therapy -
B. I will use my hands rather than a washcloth to clean the radiation area
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a patient who has celiac disease. Which of
the following food choices should the nurse identify as an indication that the
patient understands the teaching?
A. Chocolate pudding
B. Grilled chicken breast
C. Macaroni and cheese
D. Peanut butter and saltine crackers - B. Grilled chicken breast
A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing acute MI. The nurse should
identify which of the following findings as manifestation of cardiogenic shock?
A. Hypotension
B. Bradypnea
,C. Warm dry skin
D. Increased urinary output - A. Hypotension
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has hypothyroidism and is receiving
love with the rock scene. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the
following supplements can interfere with this medication?
A. Ginkgo bI lob a
B. Glucosamine
C. Calcium
D. Vitamin C - A. Calcium
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and has a
new prescription for the EPOETOIN ALFA Which of the following patient
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I will monitor my BP while taking this med
B. I should take vitamin D supplement to increase the effectiveness of this med
C. An increase in my appetite indicates that the med has reached a toxic level
D. I will decrease the amount of protein in my diet while taking this med - A. I will
monitor my BP while taking this med
A patient who has emphysema is receiving mechanical ventilation. The patient
appears anxious and restless and the high-pressure alarm is sounding. Which of the
following action should the nurse take first?
A. Teen ABGs
B. Administer PROPOFOL
C. Instruct patient to allow the machine to breathe for him
, D. Disconnect the machine and manually ventilate the client - C. Instruct patient to
allow the machine to breathe for him
A nurse is caring for a patient who has AMYOTROPIC lateral sclerosis and is
being a bit it to the hospital with pneumonia. Which of the following assessment
findings is the nurses priority?
A. Temperature 38.4°C 101.1°F
B. Increased respiratory secretions
C. Fluid intake of 200 ML in the prior eight hours
D. Limited range of motion - B. Increased respiratory secretions
A nurse is preparing to give AMIKACIN 500 MG by intermittent IV bolus to a
patient. Available is AMIKACIN 500 MG in dextrose 5% in water 200 ML to
infuse over 30 minutes. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many
ML/hour? - 400 mL/hr
A nurse is assessing a patient who has Cushing's disease. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Muscle atrophy
B. Ataxia
C. Weight loss
D. Hypotension - A. Muscle atrophy
A nurse is reviewing the health record of a patient who is scheduled for allergy
skin testing. The nurse should postpone the testing and report to the provider which
of the following findings?
Disease processes
