Adult Medical Surgical
RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 B
90 Q&A
, Adult Medical Surgical
RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 B
90 Q&A
RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 B
1) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme
disease. Which of the following statements made by the client reflects an
understanding of the teaching?
a. “I will need to take antibiotics for 1 year.”
b. “My partner will need to take an antiviral
medication.”
c. “My joints ache because I have Lyme Disease.”
d. “I bruise easily because I have Lyme Disease.”
2) A Nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postoperative following an open reduction
internal fixation of the right ankle. Which of the following assessment findings
, should the nurse report to the provider?
a. Extremity cool upon palpation
b. Serosanguineous drainage on the dressing.
c. Capillary refill of 2 seconds.
d. Client report of discomfort when moving toes.
3) A nurse is assessing a client while suctioning the client’s tracheostomy tube. Which
of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing
hypoxia?
a. The client starts to cough
b. The client’s heart rate increases
c. The client is diaphoretic
d. The client’s blood pressure decreases
4) A nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hr postoperative following a total hip
arthroplasty. The client is unable to void on the bedpan. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
a. Document the client’s intake and output.
b. Scan the bladder with a portable ultrasound.
c. Pour warm water over the client’s perineum.
d. Perform a straight catheterization.
5) A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has active tuberculosis
(TB). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the instructions?
a. Sputum specimens are necessary every 2 to 4 weeks until there are
three negative cultures.
b. The contagious period generally lasts for 6 to 8 weeks after the initiation
of medication therapy.
c. Family members should follow airborne precautions at home.
d. A follow-up tuberculosis
6) A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and is
receiving mannitol via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to the provider as an adverse effect of this medication?
a. Decreased heart rate
b. Crackles heard on auscultation
c. Increased urinary output
d. Decreased deep tendon reflexes
RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 B
90 Q&A
, Adult Medical Surgical
RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 B
90 Q&A
RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 B
1) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme
disease. Which of the following statements made by the client reflects an
understanding of the teaching?
a. “I will need to take antibiotics for 1 year.”
b. “My partner will need to take an antiviral
medication.”
c. “My joints ache because I have Lyme Disease.”
d. “I bruise easily because I have Lyme Disease.”
2) A Nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postoperative following an open reduction
internal fixation of the right ankle. Which of the following assessment findings
, should the nurse report to the provider?
a. Extremity cool upon palpation
b. Serosanguineous drainage on the dressing.
c. Capillary refill of 2 seconds.
d. Client report of discomfort when moving toes.
3) A nurse is assessing a client while suctioning the client’s tracheostomy tube. Which
of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing
hypoxia?
a. The client starts to cough
b. The client’s heart rate increases
c. The client is diaphoretic
d. The client’s blood pressure decreases
4) A nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hr postoperative following a total hip
arthroplasty. The client is unable to void on the bedpan. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
a. Document the client’s intake and output.
b. Scan the bladder with a portable ultrasound.
c. Pour warm water over the client’s perineum.
d. Perform a straight catheterization.
5) A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has active tuberculosis
(TB). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the instructions?
a. Sputum specimens are necessary every 2 to 4 weeks until there are
three negative cultures.
b. The contagious period generally lasts for 6 to 8 weeks after the initiation
of medication therapy.
c. Family members should follow airborne precautions at home.
d. A follow-up tuberculosis
6) A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and is
receiving mannitol via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to the provider as an adverse effect of this medication?
a. Decreased heart rate
b. Crackles heard on auscultation
c. Increased urinary output
d. Decreased deep tendon reflexes
