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KAPLAN MEDICAL SURGICAL INTEGRATED TEST
BANK LATEST 2026-2027 REAL EXAM 300+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A+|BRAND NEW VERSION!
The nurse helps a client to cough and deep breathe after
surgery. It is desirable for the client to assume which
position?
A Side-lying
B Prone
C Supine with one pillow
D High Fowler's - ANSWER-D
The nurse identifies which lab finding reflects the signs
and symptoms of infection?
A Serum creatinine level of 2.4 mg/dL
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B AST (SGOT) 15u/L
C White blood cell count of 16,000/mm3
D White blood cell count of 4,000/mm3 - ANSWER-C
The nurse understands which is the cause of respiratory
alkalosis?
A. hyperglycemia
b. hyperventilation
c. fluid loss
d. airway compromise - ANSWER-b. hyperventilation
The nurse helps a pt to cough and deep breathe after
surgery. Which position for coughing and deep breathing is
most effective?
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a. side lying
b. prone
c. supine with one pillow
d. high fowlers - ANSWER-d. high fowlers
The nurse provides care for a pt on the med/surge unit.
the nurse expects postural drainage to be prescribed for
which pt?
a. cystic fibrosis
b. ascites due to cirrhosis
c. lymphedema
d. pulmonary htn - ANSWER-a. cystic fibrosis
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The nurse provides care for a pt diagnosed with a stroke.
the nurse knows the primary reason for having the pt
position the head flexed slightly forward when sitting
upright to eat is which?
a. to increase ease of swallowing
b. to decrease the musculature effort of maintaining the
head erect
c. to decrease anxiety from seeing feeding utensils come
directly at the face
d. to prevent aspiration - ANSWER-d. to prevent aspiration
the nurse instructs a pt how to use an incentive
spirometer. which statement by the pt shows that teaching
is effective?
KAPLAN MEDICAL SURGICAL INTEGRATED TEST
BANK LATEST 2026-2027 REAL EXAM 300+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A+|BRAND NEW VERSION!
The nurse helps a client to cough and deep breathe after
surgery. It is desirable for the client to assume which
position?
A Side-lying
B Prone
C Supine with one pillow
D High Fowler's - ANSWER-D
The nurse identifies which lab finding reflects the signs
and symptoms of infection?
A Serum creatinine level of 2.4 mg/dL
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B AST (SGOT) 15u/L
C White blood cell count of 16,000/mm3
D White blood cell count of 4,000/mm3 - ANSWER-C
The nurse understands which is the cause of respiratory
alkalosis?
A. hyperglycemia
b. hyperventilation
c. fluid loss
d. airway compromise - ANSWER-b. hyperventilation
The nurse helps a pt to cough and deep breathe after
surgery. Which position for coughing and deep breathing is
most effective?
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a. side lying
b. prone
c. supine with one pillow
d. high fowlers - ANSWER-d. high fowlers
The nurse provides care for a pt on the med/surge unit.
the nurse expects postural drainage to be prescribed for
which pt?
a. cystic fibrosis
b. ascites due to cirrhosis
c. lymphedema
d. pulmonary htn - ANSWER-a. cystic fibrosis
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The nurse provides care for a pt diagnosed with a stroke.
the nurse knows the primary reason for having the pt
position the head flexed slightly forward when sitting
upright to eat is which?
a. to increase ease of swallowing
b. to decrease the musculature effort of maintaining the
head erect
c. to decrease anxiety from seeing feeding utensils come
directly at the face
d. to prevent aspiration - ANSWER-d. to prevent aspiration
the nurse instructs a pt how to use an incentive
spirometer. which statement by the pt shows that teaching
is effective?
