Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing 700-Question Interactive-Style Practice Test Bank

ADULT MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
700-QUESTION INTERACTIVE-STYLE PRACTICE TEST BANK
Original practice questions • Answers and rationales included

Note: This Word version is a printable/static version of the interactive test bank. The HTML version contains the
timer, navigation, scoring, and drag-and-drop functionality. Clinical content should be checked against current
guidelines and institutional policies before formal teaching or sale.



Contents
 Heart Failure
 Acute Coronary Syndrome
 Hypertension
 Dysrhythmias
 COPD
 Asthma
 Pneumonia
 Pulmonary Embolism
 Diabetes
 Thyroid
 Kidney Disease
 Chronic Kidney Disease
 Hemodialysis
 GERD
 Peptic Ulcer
 GI Bleeding
 Cirrhosis
 Pancreatitis
 Stroke
 Seizures
 Parkinson Disease
 Meningitis
 Sepsis
 Perioperative Nursing
 Wounds
 Burns
 Anemia
 Sickle Cell Disease
 Leukemia
 Oncology
 Fractures
 Osteoporosis
 Electrolytes
 Fluids

,Question 1 — Heart Failure

Pulmonary crackles can indicate pulmonary congestion.
 A. Pulmonary crackles
 B. dry mucous membranes
 C. flat neck veins
 D. increased urine output

Correct Answer: A. Pulmonary crackles

Rationale: Crackles can occur when fluid accumulates in the lungs.

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Question 2 — Heart Failure

Which finding, action, or teaching point best reflects appropriate nursing care in this situation? Pulmonary crackles
can indicate pulmonary congestion.
 A. flat neck veins
 B. Pulmonary crackles
 C. increased urine output
 D. dry mucous membranes

Correct Answer: B. Pulmonary crackles

Rationale: Crackles can occur when fluid accumulates in the lungs.

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Question 3 — Heart Failure

The nurse is reviewing this case. Which option should be selected? Pulmonary crackles can indicate pulmonary
congestion.
 A. increased urine output
 B. Pulmonary crackles
 C. dry mucous membranes
 D. flat neck veins

Correct Answer: B. Pulmonary crackles

Rationale: Crackles can occur when fluid accumulates in the lungs.

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Question 4 — Heart Failure

Which response demonstrates correct understanding of the situation? Pulmonary crackles can indicate pulmonary
congestion.
 A. flat neck veins
 B. Pulmonary crackles
 C. dry mucous membranes

, D. increased urine output

Correct Answer: B. Pulmonary crackles

Rationale: Crackles can occur when fluid accumulates in the lungs.

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Question 5 — Heart Failure

Which option should the nurse recognize as the key point in this case? Pulmonary crackles can indicate pulmonary
congestion.
 A. increased urine output
 B. Pulmonary crackles
 C. dry mucous membranes
 D. flat neck veins

Correct Answer: B. Pulmonary crackles

Rationale: Crackles can occur when fluid accumulates in the lungs.

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Question 6 — Heart Failure

Which statement is most accurate for this client? Pulmonary crackles can indicate pulmonary congestion.
 A. Pulmonary crackles
 B. increased urine output
 C. dry mucous membranes
 D. flat neck veins

Correct Answer: A. Pulmonary crackles

Rationale: Crackles can occur when fluid accumulates in the lungs.

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Question 7 — Heart Failure

Drag the best answer into Target 1.
Clinical Exhibit: Pulmonary crackles can indicate pulmonary congestion.

Target 1: Select the best answer and place it in Target 1.

 A. increased urine output
 B. flat neck veins
 C. Pulmonary crackles
 D. dry mucous membranes

Correct Answer: C. Pulmonary crackles

Rationale: Crackles can occur when fluid accumulates in the lungs.

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Question 8 — Heart Failure

A client with acute pulmonary edema should be positioned upright/high-Fowler.
 A. Place the client flat
 B. Place the client in high-Fowler position
 C. Encourage strenuous walking
 D. Increase oral fluids

Correct Answer: B. Place the client in high-Fowler position

Rationale: Upright positioning promotes lung expansion and helps ease breathing.

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Question 9 — Heart Failure

Which finding, action, or teaching point best reflects appropriate nursing care in this situation? A client with acute
pulmonary edema should be positioned upright/high-Fowler.
 A. Place the client flat
 B. Encourage strenuous walking
 C. Place the client in high-Fowler position
 D. Increase oral fluids

Correct Answer: C. Place the client in high-Fowler position

Rationale: Upright positioning promotes lung expansion and helps ease breathing.

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Question 10 — Heart Failure

The nurse is reviewing this case. Which option should be selected? A client with acute pulmonary edema should be
positioned upright/high-Fowler.
 A. Place the client in high-Fowler position
 B. Place the client flat
 C. Increase oral fluids
 D. Encourage strenuous walking

Correct Answer: A. Place the client in high-Fowler position

Rationale: Upright positioning promotes lung expansion and helps ease breathing.

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Question 11 — Heart Failure

Which response demonstrates correct understanding of the situation? A client with acute pulmonary edema should
be positioned upright/high-Fowler.