NURS MISC Exam 3 Med Surg Exam Questions and
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1. Campazine 20 mg PO or 20 mg 20 mg rectally Q 8 hours is ordered for your
client. Scored tablets available are 10 mg and suppositories 5 mg. How many
tablets would you give per dose?
a) 1 tab
b) 2 tabs
3) 0.5 tab
4) 4 tabs
2. A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure (HF) who suddenly
complained of severe dyspnea. Which of the following action should the
nurse take first?
a) Check if the client has advance directives.
b) Start the nebulization therapy for the client.
c) Place the client in a high-Fowler’s position.
d) Administer IV push ( IVP) of furosemine 20 mg.
,3. The day after a 60-year old patient has open reduction and internal fixation
( ORIF) for anopen, displaced tibial fracture. The nurse identifies the priority
nursing diagnosis as:
a) Activity intolerance related to deconditioning.
b) Risk for constipation related to prolonged bed rest.
c) Risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility.
d) Risk for infection related to disruption of skin integrity.
4. A patient recovering from a myocardial infarction ( MI) develops chest pain
on day 3 that increases when taking a deep breath and is relieved by leaning
forward. Which action should the nurse take as focused follow-up on this
symptom?
a) Assess the feet for pedal edema.
b) Palpate the radial pulses bilaterally.
c) Auscultate for a pericardial friction rub.
d) Check the heart rate monitor for dysrhythmias.
5. A nurse is conducting a health screening at a local health fair. Which of the
following should the nurse recognize as increasing the risk for developing
, hypertension? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
a) Use of erectogenic drugs
b) Sedentary and inactive lifestyle
c) Uncontrolled elevation in blood glucose
d) Increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
e) History of nulliparity ( inability to conceive)
6. Which assessment finding by the nurse caring for a patient who has had
coronary artery bypass grafting using a right radial artery graft is most important
to communicate to the health care provider?
a) Complaints of incisional chest pain
b) Pallor and weakness of the right hand
c) Fine crackles heard at both lung bases
d) Redness on both sides of the sterna incision
7. When titrating IV nitroglycerin ( NTG) for a patient with a myocardial
infarction ( MI), whichaction will the nurse take to evaluate the effectiveness of
the drug?
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update 2025/2026
1. Campazine 20 mg PO or 20 mg 20 mg rectally Q 8 hours is ordered for your
client. Scored tablets available are 10 mg and suppositories 5 mg. How many
tablets would you give per dose?
a) 1 tab
b) 2 tabs
3) 0.5 tab
4) 4 tabs
2. A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure (HF) who suddenly
complained of severe dyspnea. Which of the following action should the
nurse take first?
a) Check if the client has advance directives.
b) Start the nebulization therapy for the client.
c) Place the client in a high-Fowler’s position.
d) Administer IV push ( IVP) of furosemine 20 mg.
,3. The day after a 60-year old patient has open reduction and internal fixation
( ORIF) for anopen, displaced tibial fracture. The nurse identifies the priority
nursing diagnosis as:
a) Activity intolerance related to deconditioning.
b) Risk for constipation related to prolonged bed rest.
c) Risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility.
d) Risk for infection related to disruption of skin integrity.
4. A patient recovering from a myocardial infarction ( MI) develops chest pain
on day 3 that increases when taking a deep breath and is relieved by leaning
forward. Which action should the nurse take as focused follow-up on this
symptom?
a) Assess the feet for pedal edema.
b) Palpate the radial pulses bilaterally.
c) Auscultate for a pericardial friction rub.
d) Check the heart rate monitor for dysrhythmias.
5. A nurse is conducting a health screening at a local health fair. Which of the
following should the nurse recognize as increasing the risk for developing
, hypertension? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
a) Use of erectogenic drugs
b) Sedentary and inactive lifestyle
c) Uncontrolled elevation in blood glucose
d) Increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
e) History of nulliparity ( inability to conceive)
6. Which assessment finding by the nurse caring for a patient who has had
coronary artery bypass grafting using a right radial artery graft is most important
to communicate to the health care provider?
a) Complaints of incisional chest pain
b) Pallor and weakness of the right hand
c) Fine crackles heard at both lung bases
d) Redness on both sides of the sterna incision
7. When titrating IV nitroglycerin ( NTG) for a patient with a myocardial
infarction ( MI), whichaction will the nurse take to evaluate the effectiveness of
the drug?
