Test Bank for Medical Surgical
Nursing Midterm Exam with
correct answers and explanations
_2024_2025
1) Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy?
A) Hyperglycemia
B) Osteoporosis
C) Weight loss
D) Increased risk of infection
Answer
C) Weight loss
(Weight gain is usually associated with corticosteroid therapy)
2) Your patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following are NOT
indicated during your assessment?
A) Auscultation of the thyroid
B) Palpation of the thyroid
C) Heart Rate
D) Asking about any recent GI issues (vomiting, diarrhea)
Answer
B) Palpation of the thyroid
It is contraindicated to palpate an enlarged thyroid, due to risk of causing thyroid
storm.
3) When the body senses an overproduction of a certain hormone, it signals to to stop
further production. What is this process called?
A) Positive feedback
B) Negative feedback
C) Homeostasis
D) Biostimulation
Answer
B) Negative feedback
, 4) In type 1 diabetes mellitus, which cells are destroyed by body's own T cells?
A) Beta cells
B) Delta Cells
C) Pancreatic epithelial cells
D) Alpha cells
Answer
A) Beta cells
5) Which of the following is NOT a common sign of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A) Increased hunger
B) Weight gain
C) Excessive thirst
D) Frequent urination
Answer
B) Weight gain
6) Which of the following is the most significant risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes
mellitus?
A) Family history
B) Old age
C) Overweight/Obesity
D) Ethnicity
Answer
C) Overweight/Obesity
7) Which of the following hemoglobin A1c values indicate adequate glucose control in
the recent months?
A) 8.2%
B) 10.1%
C) 7.1%
D) 5.8%
Answer
D) 6.4%
8) A fasting plasma glucose level of 115 mg/dL is indicative of what?
A) Type 1 DM
Nursing Midterm Exam with
correct answers and explanations
_2024_2025
1) Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy?
A) Hyperglycemia
B) Osteoporosis
C) Weight loss
D) Increased risk of infection
Answer
C) Weight loss
(Weight gain is usually associated with corticosteroid therapy)
2) Your patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following are NOT
indicated during your assessment?
A) Auscultation of the thyroid
B) Palpation of the thyroid
C) Heart Rate
D) Asking about any recent GI issues (vomiting, diarrhea)
Answer
B) Palpation of the thyroid
It is contraindicated to palpate an enlarged thyroid, due to risk of causing thyroid
storm.
3) When the body senses an overproduction of a certain hormone, it signals to to stop
further production. What is this process called?
A) Positive feedback
B) Negative feedback
C) Homeostasis
D) Biostimulation
Answer
B) Negative feedback
, 4) In type 1 diabetes mellitus, which cells are destroyed by body's own T cells?
A) Beta cells
B) Delta Cells
C) Pancreatic epithelial cells
D) Alpha cells
Answer
A) Beta cells
5) Which of the following is NOT a common sign of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A) Increased hunger
B) Weight gain
C) Excessive thirst
D) Frequent urination
Answer
B) Weight gain
6) Which of the following is the most significant risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes
mellitus?
A) Family history
B) Old age
C) Overweight/Obesity
D) Ethnicity
Answer
C) Overweight/Obesity
7) Which of the following hemoglobin A1c values indicate adequate glucose control in
the recent months?
A) 8.2%
B) 10.1%
C) 7.1%
D) 5.8%
Answer
D) 6.4%
8) A fasting plasma glucose level of 115 mg/dL is indicative of what?
A) Type 1 DM
