Med Surg B questions with correct answers
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
psyllium. Which of the following information should the nurse include
in the teaching? Correct Answer-Drink 240 mL (8 oz) of water after
administration
A nurse is caring for a client who has DKA. Which of the following
findings should indicate to the nurse that the client's condition is
improving? Correct Answer-Glucose 272 mg/dL
A nurse is admitting a client who has active TB. Which of the following
types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate? Correct
Answer-Airborne
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma about the use
of a metered-dose inhaler. The nurse should identify that which of the
following client actions indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer-Holding breath for 10 secs after inhaling
A nurse is assessing a client who is at risk for the development of
pernicious anemia resulting from peptic ulcer disease. Which of the
following images depicts a condition caused by pernicious anemia?
Correct Answer-image of a smooth red tongue
A nurse on a medsurg unit is reviewing the medical record of an older
adult client who is receiving IV fluid therapy. Which of the following
client information should indicate to the nurse that the client requires re-
evaluation of the IV therapy prescription? Correct Answer-BUN
,A nurse is assessing a client following the completion of hemodialysis.
Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority to report to the
provider? Correct Answer-Restlessness
A nurse is receiving report on a client who is postop following an open
repair of Zenker's diverticulum. The nurse should anticipate the surgical
incision to be in which of the following locations? Correct Answer-A
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about pain
management for older adult clients. Which of the following statements
by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer-Ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal bleeding in older
adult clients
A nurse is planning a health promotional presentation for a group of
African American clients at a community center. Which of the following
disorders presents the greatest risk to this group? Correct Answer-
Hypertension
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 600 mg PO daily to a
client. The amount available is oral solution 125 mg/5mL. how many
mL should the nurse administer? Correct Answer-24 mL
A nurse is checking the ECG rhythm strip for a client who has
temporary pacemaker. The nurse notes a pacemaker artifact followed by
a QRS complex. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer-Document that depolarization has occurred
, A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has active
TB. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
instructions? Correct Answer-Sputum specimens are necessary every 2
to 4 weeks until there are 3 negative cultures
A nurse is providing preop teaching for a client who is scheduled for a
mastectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer-I will refer you to community resources that can
provide support
A nurse is assessing a client who is postop following a TURP and notes
clots in the clients indwelling urinary catheter and a decrease in urinary
output. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Correct
Answer-Irrigate the indwelling urinary catheter
A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect? Correct Answer-Hair
loss on the lower legs
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has an external
fixation device for a fracture of the lower extremity. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer-Use crutches with rubber tips
A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client who has aplastic anemia.
Which of the following findings indicates a potential complication?
Correct Answer-WBC count 2,000/mm
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
psyllium. Which of the following information should the nurse include
in the teaching? Correct Answer-Drink 240 mL (8 oz) of water after
administration
A nurse is caring for a client who has DKA. Which of the following
findings should indicate to the nurse that the client's condition is
improving? Correct Answer-Glucose 272 mg/dL
A nurse is admitting a client who has active TB. Which of the following
types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate? Correct
Answer-Airborne
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma about the use
of a metered-dose inhaler. The nurse should identify that which of the
following client actions indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer-Holding breath for 10 secs after inhaling
A nurse is assessing a client who is at risk for the development of
pernicious anemia resulting from peptic ulcer disease. Which of the
following images depicts a condition caused by pernicious anemia?
Correct Answer-image of a smooth red tongue
A nurse on a medsurg unit is reviewing the medical record of an older
adult client who is receiving IV fluid therapy. Which of the following
client information should indicate to the nurse that the client requires re-
evaluation of the IV therapy prescription? Correct Answer-BUN
,A nurse is assessing a client following the completion of hemodialysis.
Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority to report to the
provider? Correct Answer-Restlessness
A nurse is receiving report on a client who is postop following an open
repair of Zenker's diverticulum. The nurse should anticipate the surgical
incision to be in which of the following locations? Correct Answer-A
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about pain
management for older adult clients. Which of the following statements
by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer-Ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal bleeding in older
adult clients
A nurse is planning a health promotional presentation for a group of
African American clients at a community center. Which of the following
disorders presents the greatest risk to this group? Correct Answer-
Hypertension
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 600 mg PO daily to a
client. The amount available is oral solution 125 mg/5mL. how many
mL should the nurse administer? Correct Answer-24 mL
A nurse is checking the ECG rhythm strip for a client who has
temporary pacemaker. The nurse notes a pacemaker artifact followed by
a QRS complex. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer-Document that depolarization has occurred
, A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has active
TB. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
instructions? Correct Answer-Sputum specimens are necessary every 2
to 4 weeks until there are 3 negative cultures
A nurse is providing preop teaching for a client who is scheduled for a
mastectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer-I will refer you to community resources that can
provide support
A nurse is assessing a client who is postop following a TURP and notes
clots in the clients indwelling urinary catheter and a decrease in urinary
output. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Correct
Answer-Irrigate the indwelling urinary catheter
A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect? Correct Answer-Hair
loss on the lower legs
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has an external
fixation device for a fracture of the lower extremity. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer-Use crutches with rubber tips
A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client who has aplastic anemia.
Which of the following findings indicates a potential complication?
Correct Answer-WBC count 2,000/mm
