MEDICAL SURGICAL (MED SURG) 2023 -2024 LATEST REA L MIDTERM EXAM WITH 50 QUESTIO NS AND CO RRECT ANSWERS| MED SURG ONLINE MIDTERM EXAM (MOST RECENT) • Question 1 2 out of 2 points A client had a permanent colostomy created. The nurse notes that the stoma is large and dusky. The most appropriate nursing intervention at this time is to: Answer s: Documents as a normal finding Notify the surgeon Irrigate the colostomy Reassure the client that the color will improve in 2-3 days • Question 2 2 out of 2 points A client is complaining of severe abdominal pain in the RLQ and nausea and vomiting. The nurse note that her WBC count is 20,000 and her abdomen is rigid. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse? Answer s: Provide a warm compress to the abdomen Have the client's blood redrawn Provide a quiet room to rest Prepare the client for surgery • Question 3 2 out of 2 points Which of the following procedures will not subject the client to the complication of malabsorption? Answer s: Gastric Lap Band Gastric Bypass Gastric Sleeve C
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c Bypass • Question 4 2 out of 2 points The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with acute viral gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea. Which of the following would be the nurse's priority assessment? Answer s: Color of stool Temperatu re Pain Lab values • Question 5 Which nursing interventions should the nurse be sure to implement to prevent aspiration in client receiving tube feedings? (Select all that apply) Answer Keep the HOB 2 out of 2 points s: at 45 degrees or higher Liquefy tube feedings Provide water flushes as ordered Assess client's level of consciousness • Question 6 0 out of 2 points A patient presents with acute, severe pain in the lower back, radiating to the side and pubic region. Renal stones are suspected. The nurse anticipates which of the following diagnostic test to be ordered? Answer Computed Tomography Scan of the
