Capstone Med Surg Assessment
1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat
obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing cycle
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is
receiving 3% sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory finding should the
nurse identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal
cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the following medications should the nurse
anticipate the provider to prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure?
Propofol
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the clients plan? Select all that apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels
Maintain NPO status until pain-free
Manage acute pain
, 7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary
modifications to help control blood pressure. Which of the following food choices should the nurse
recommend as the client to include in their diet?
3 oz of chicken breast
8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina. Which of the findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
Breath Sounds
9. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD. Which of the following
statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
10. A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple sclerosis and has been taking
dantrolone for several months. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the medication is effective?
I don't have muscle spasms as frequently
11. A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible exposure to HIV. Which of the following finding
should the nurse identify as an early manifestation of HIV infection?
Fatigue
12.A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about hypoglycemia .which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I can drink 4 ounces of soda if my blood sugar is low
1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat
obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing cycle
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is
receiving 3% sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory finding should the
nurse identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal
cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the following medications should the nurse
anticipate the provider to prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure?
Propofol
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the clients plan? Select all that apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels
Maintain NPO status until pain-free
Manage acute pain
, 7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary
modifications to help control blood pressure. Which of the following food choices should the nurse
recommend as the client to include in their diet?
3 oz of chicken breast
8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina. Which of the findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
Breath Sounds
9. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD. Which of the following
statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
10. A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple sclerosis and has been taking
dantrolone for several months. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the medication is effective?
I don't have muscle spasms as frequently
11. A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible exposure to HIV. Which of the following finding
should the nurse identify as an early manifestation of HIV infection?
Fatigue
12.A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about hypoglycemia .which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I can drink 4 ounces of soda if my blood sugar is low
