ANCC MED-SURG CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM ALL
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b - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is caring for a client who has surgical wound with a
Penrose drain in place. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to perform?
a. cut a slit in a 4 inch square gauze pad to place around the drainb. use sterile technique when
performing dressing changesc. establish a clamping schedule prior to removald. apply negative
pressure when emptying the drain
c - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is assessing a client's recovery from spinal anesthesia.
Which of the following sensations should the nurse expect to return to the client first?a. painb.
coldc. touchd. warmth
c - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is completing a pre-op assessment for a client who is a
jehovah's Witness. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a situation that could
pose special care needs for this client?a. having pre-op blood drawnb. giving info about sexual
historyc. providing informed consent to receive blood productsd. receiving care from a nurse of
the opposite gender
a - CORRECT ANSWERS A surgical nurse enters the surgical suite to ensure surgical
asepsis is maintained. Which of the following observations requires an intervention?a. the
scrub tech is wearing a watch under his scrubsb. the circulating nurse opens dressing packages
before applying sterile glovesc. the surgeon has her hands folded 5 cm above the waistd. the
holding area nurse is performing client education
a - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is monitoring a client receiving succinylcholine during a
surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take if the client develops
malignant hyperthermia?a. administer dantroleneb. institute seizure precautionsc. measure
blood glucosed. give IV atropine
d - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is completing an intial PACU assessment of a client who
is post-op following a total knee arthroplasty and received spinal anesthesia. Which of the
following findings indicated the need to notify the provider?a. the client states having
,ANCC MED-SURG CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED BEST RATED A+
FOR PASS
numbness to the lower extremities bilaterallyb. spinal anesthesia is at T10 levelc. The client
rouses to tactile stimulid. the client reports chest pain
b - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is preparing a client for surgery. The client appears
apprehensive and asks multiple questions about the risks of the procedure. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take before witnessing the client's signing of the informed
consent?a. explain the risks and benefits of the surgery to the clientb. ask the surgeon to speak
to the client for clarificationc. reassure the client that the procedure is necessary for recoveryd.
document the client's lack of pre-op teaching
c - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse who is working in the surgical suite should check that
the rooms are maintained at a cool temp with low humidity to decrease which of the following?
a. risk for malignant hyperthermiab. amount of anesthetic agents clients needc. risk of
infectiond. amount of oxygen clients need
d - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who is
post-op following abdominal surgery. Which of the following client statements indicated a need
for further teaching?a. "I will call my doctor if I have an increase in temp or wound drainage"b.
"I will eat foods high in protein and vitamin C during my recovery"c. "I will complete the entire
course of antibiotics."d. "I will remain on bed rest until my follow-up appointment with my
doctor."
b - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is caring for a client who is post-op following a total hip
arthroplasty. Which of the following assessment data indicated the client is at an increased risk
for infection?a. use of herbal remediesb. long-term use of corticosteroidsc. excessive exposure
to sunlightd. diet high in cholesterol
b - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is assessing a client who is 2 days post-op following a
total prostatectomy. The nurse notes the client's right calf is red, edematous, and warm to the
touch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?a. apply an ice pack to the clients
,ANCC MED-SURG CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED BEST RATED A+
FOR PASS
right calfb. elevate the client's right extremityc. administer testosterone to the clientd. gently
massage the client's right half
c - CORRECT ANSWERS Which client response during a genitoreproductive history
requires further exploration by the nurse?a. "I have had one pregnancy and one child"b. "I
began my menses at age 14"c. "I would rather not answer questions about by sex life with my
husband."d. "My breasts hurt in the beginning of my menstrual cycle."
a - CORRECT ANSWERS Which ethnic group has a higher frequency of developing
testicular cancer?a. caucasianb. african americanc. hispanic/latinod. asian american
d - CORRECT ANSWERS A woman on oral contraceptives reports increasing fatigue and
shortness of breath over the past 6 months. The nurse should evaluate the client's diet for
deficiency in what nutrients?a. proteinb. vit b1 and folic acidc. vit a and cd. vit b6 and b12
c - CORRECT ANSWERS What is the estimated number of deaths in males each year
attributed to breast cancer in the US?a. 100b. 225c. 450d. 600
c - CORRECT ANSWERS A premenopausal woman reports a mass in her right breast.
She also has greenish-brown discharge from the nipple, redness and swelling over the mass,
and palpable axillary lymph nodes. The nurse suspects that the client's condition is:a. pre
cancerousb. cancerousc. benignd. infectious
d - CORRECT ANSWERS Which age group of woman has the greatest odds of being
diagnosed with breast cancer?a. 30s b. 40sc. 50sd. 60s
c - CORRECT ANSWERS which ethnic group has the highest incidence of melanoma?a.
asianb. african americanc. whited. hispanic/latino
, ANCC MED-SURG CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED BEST RATED A+
FOR PASS
d - CORRECT ANSWERS evaporation of the water contained in the sweat from eccrine
sweat glands can cause the body to lose how much fluid in a single day?a. 500 mLb. 1-2 Lc. 5-7
Ld. 10-12 L
true - CORRECT ANSWERS true/false- Dandruff can cause hair loss.
a - CORRECT ANSWERS which physical change may be expected by the client who has
undergone a total abdominal hysterectomy?a. the client will no longer have a periodb. vaginal
drainage may be bloody for the first monthc. although the ovaries were removed, no
menopausal symptoms will be experiencedd. nutrition education to avoid weight gain is
necessary
a - CORRECT ANSWERS A 51-year-old female who is perimenopausal broke her arm
after a fall in her home. She also reports progressive fatigue, insomnia, and hot flashes. What
question should the nurse ask first to collect more data surrounding the client's health history?
a. How often do you engage in exercise?b. can you tell me about your diet?c. what medications
are you currently taking?d. do you have a history of heart disease?
b - CORRECT ANSWERS which female reproductive cancer claims the most lives?a.
breastb. ovarianc. cervicald. endometrial
b - CORRECT ANSWERS A client presents to the ED with urticaria covering his legs and
arms after hiking in the woods. In addition to applying a topical antihistamine, interventions for
symptom relief may include:a. taking a warm showerb. taking a cool showerc. applying used tea
bags over the lesionsd. applying alcohol to the lesions
b - CORRECT ANSWERS upon removing a dressing from a client's wound, a pronounced
odor is present. What should the nurse do?a. notify the physician of a possible wound
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED BEST RATED A+
FOR PASS
b - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is caring for a client who has surgical wound with a
Penrose drain in place. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to perform?
a. cut a slit in a 4 inch square gauze pad to place around the drainb. use sterile technique when
performing dressing changesc. establish a clamping schedule prior to removald. apply negative
pressure when emptying the drain
c - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is assessing a client's recovery from spinal anesthesia.
Which of the following sensations should the nurse expect to return to the client first?a. painb.
coldc. touchd. warmth
c - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is completing a pre-op assessment for a client who is a
jehovah's Witness. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a situation that could
pose special care needs for this client?a. having pre-op blood drawnb. giving info about sexual
historyc. providing informed consent to receive blood productsd. receiving care from a nurse of
the opposite gender
a - CORRECT ANSWERS A surgical nurse enters the surgical suite to ensure surgical
asepsis is maintained. Which of the following observations requires an intervention?a. the
scrub tech is wearing a watch under his scrubsb. the circulating nurse opens dressing packages
before applying sterile glovesc. the surgeon has her hands folded 5 cm above the waistd. the
holding area nurse is performing client education
a - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is monitoring a client receiving succinylcholine during a
surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take if the client develops
malignant hyperthermia?a. administer dantroleneb. institute seizure precautionsc. measure
blood glucosed. give IV atropine
d - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is completing an intial PACU assessment of a client who
is post-op following a total knee arthroplasty and received spinal anesthesia. Which of the
following findings indicated the need to notify the provider?a. the client states having
,ANCC MED-SURG CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED BEST RATED A+
FOR PASS
numbness to the lower extremities bilaterallyb. spinal anesthesia is at T10 levelc. The client
rouses to tactile stimulid. the client reports chest pain
b - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is preparing a client for surgery. The client appears
apprehensive and asks multiple questions about the risks of the procedure. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take before witnessing the client's signing of the informed
consent?a. explain the risks and benefits of the surgery to the clientb. ask the surgeon to speak
to the client for clarificationc. reassure the client that the procedure is necessary for recoveryd.
document the client's lack of pre-op teaching
c - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse who is working in the surgical suite should check that
the rooms are maintained at a cool temp with low humidity to decrease which of the following?
a. risk for malignant hyperthermiab. amount of anesthetic agents clients needc. risk of
infectiond. amount of oxygen clients need
d - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who is
post-op following abdominal surgery. Which of the following client statements indicated a need
for further teaching?a. "I will call my doctor if I have an increase in temp or wound drainage"b.
"I will eat foods high in protein and vitamin C during my recovery"c. "I will complete the entire
course of antibiotics."d. "I will remain on bed rest until my follow-up appointment with my
doctor."
b - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is caring for a client who is post-op following a total hip
arthroplasty. Which of the following assessment data indicated the client is at an increased risk
for infection?a. use of herbal remediesb. long-term use of corticosteroidsc. excessive exposure
to sunlightd. diet high in cholesterol
b - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is assessing a client who is 2 days post-op following a
total prostatectomy. The nurse notes the client's right calf is red, edematous, and warm to the
touch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?a. apply an ice pack to the clients
,ANCC MED-SURG CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED BEST RATED A+
FOR PASS
right calfb. elevate the client's right extremityc. administer testosterone to the clientd. gently
massage the client's right half
c - CORRECT ANSWERS Which client response during a genitoreproductive history
requires further exploration by the nurse?a. "I have had one pregnancy and one child"b. "I
began my menses at age 14"c. "I would rather not answer questions about by sex life with my
husband."d. "My breasts hurt in the beginning of my menstrual cycle."
a - CORRECT ANSWERS Which ethnic group has a higher frequency of developing
testicular cancer?a. caucasianb. african americanc. hispanic/latinod. asian american
d - CORRECT ANSWERS A woman on oral contraceptives reports increasing fatigue and
shortness of breath over the past 6 months. The nurse should evaluate the client's diet for
deficiency in what nutrients?a. proteinb. vit b1 and folic acidc. vit a and cd. vit b6 and b12
c - CORRECT ANSWERS What is the estimated number of deaths in males each year
attributed to breast cancer in the US?a. 100b. 225c. 450d. 600
c - CORRECT ANSWERS A premenopausal woman reports a mass in her right breast.
She also has greenish-brown discharge from the nipple, redness and swelling over the mass,
and palpable axillary lymph nodes. The nurse suspects that the client's condition is:a. pre
cancerousb. cancerousc. benignd. infectious
d - CORRECT ANSWERS Which age group of woman has the greatest odds of being
diagnosed with breast cancer?a. 30s b. 40sc. 50sd. 60s
c - CORRECT ANSWERS which ethnic group has the highest incidence of melanoma?a.
asianb. african americanc. whited. hispanic/latino
, ANCC MED-SURG CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED BEST RATED A+
FOR PASS
d - CORRECT ANSWERS evaporation of the water contained in the sweat from eccrine
sweat glands can cause the body to lose how much fluid in a single day?a. 500 mLb. 1-2 Lc. 5-7
Ld. 10-12 L
true - CORRECT ANSWERS true/false- Dandruff can cause hair loss.
a - CORRECT ANSWERS which physical change may be expected by the client who has
undergone a total abdominal hysterectomy?a. the client will no longer have a periodb. vaginal
drainage may be bloody for the first monthc. although the ovaries were removed, no
menopausal symptoms will be experiencedd. nutrition education to avoid weight gain is
necessary
a - CORRECT ANSWERS A 51-year-old female who is perimenopausal broke her arm
after a fall in her home. She also reports progressive fatigue, insomnia, and hot flashes. What
question should the nurse ask first to collect more data surrounding the client's health history?
a. How often do you engage in exercise?b. can you tell me about your diet?c. what medications
are you currently taking?d. do you have a history of heart disease?
b - CORRECT ANSWERS which female reproductive cancer claims the most lives?a.
breastb. ovarianc. cervicald. endometrial
b - CORRECT ANSWERS A client presents to the ED with urticaria covering his legs and
arms after hiking in the woods. In addition to applying a topical antihistamine, interventions for
symptom relief may include:a. taking a warm showerb. taking a cool showerc. applying used tea
bags over the lesionsd. applying alcohol to the lesions
b - CORRECT ANSWERS upon removing a dressing from a client's wound, a pronounced
odor is present. What should the nurse do?a. notify the physician of a possible wound
