Medical surgical practice exam/ Questions &
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Terms in this set (131)
An adult client who is Pulmonary embolism
hospitalized after surgery
reports sudden onset of
chest pain and dyspnea. the
client appears anxious,
restless, and mildly cyanotic.
the nurse should further
assess the client for which
condition?
which information should the Quality of the pain
nurse obtain when Signs of inflammation
performing an initial Ankle range of motion
assessment of a client who Visible deformities of the joint
presents to the emergency
department with a painful
ankle injury?
(select all that apply)
Which description of pain is Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric
consistent with a diagnosis of joints
rheumatoid arthritis?
Hoarseness
Which physical assessment
finding should the nurse
anticipate in a client with
long-term
gastroesophagealreflux
disease (GERD)?
,A client presents with Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
chronic venous insufficiency.
Which assessment finding
should the nurse anticipate?
A client has been hospitalized Assess neurovascular status
with a femur fracture and is
being treated with traction.
which action by the nurse is
the priority when caring for
this client?
Which statement made by a I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily
client with chronic
pancreatitis indicates that
further education is needed?
The nurse is teaching a Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after
female client who uses a intercourse
contraceptive diaphragm
about reducing the risk for Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
Which information should
the nurse include?
(Select all that apply)
,A male client who smokes Alcohol consumption can cause erectile dysfunction
two packs of cigarettes a day
states he understands that
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production
smoking cigarettes is
contributing to the difficulty
that he and his wife are Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
having in getting pregnant
and wants to know if other
factors could be contributing
to their difficulty. Which
information is best for the
nurse to provide? (Select all
that apply).
lethargy
Twenty four hours after a
client returns from surgical
gastric bypass, the registered
nurse (RN) observes large
amounts of blood in the
nasogastric tube (NGT)
cannister. Which assessment
finding should the RN report
as early signs of hypovolemic
shock?
, the registered nurse (RN) is Ulcerative colitis
assessing a male client who
arrives at the clinic with
severe abdominal cramping,
pain, tenesmus, and
dehydration. the RN
discovers that the client has
had 14 to 20 loose stools
with rectal bleeding. When
taking the client's medical
history, which information is
most for the nurse to obtain?
A client is newly diagnosed Chronic constipation causes weakening of colon wall which
with diverticulosis. The results in out pouching sacs
registered nurse (RN) is
assessing the client's basic
knowledge about the disease
process. Which statement by
the client conveys an
understanding of the
etiology of diverticula?
Sphygmomanometer
The registered nurse (RN) is
assessing a client who was
discharged home after
management of chronic
hypertension. Which
equipment should the RN
instruct the client to use at
home?
Verified Answers, 2025.
Terms in this set (131)
An adult client who is Pulmonary embolism
hospitalized after surgery
reports sudden onset of
chest pain and dyspnea. the
client appears anxious,
restless, and mildly cyanotic.
the nurse should further
assess the client for which
condition?
which information should the Quality of the pain
nurse obtain when Signs of inflammation
performing an initial Ankle range of motion
assessment of a client who Visible deformities of the joint
presents to the emergency
department with a painful
ankle injury?
(select all that apply)
Which description of pain is Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric
consistent with a diagnosis of joints
rheumatoid arthritis?
Hoarseness
Which physical assessment
finding should the nurse
anticipate in a client with
long-term
gastroesophagealreflux
disease (GERD)?
,A client presents with Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
chronic venous insufficiency.
Which assessment finding
should the nurse anticipate?
A client has been hospitalized Assess neurovascular status
with a femur fracture and is
being treated with traction.
which action by the nurse is
the priority when caring for
this client?
Which statement made by a I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily
client with chronic
pancreatitis indicates that
further education is needed?
The nurse is teaching a Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after
female client who uses a intercourse
contraceptive diaphragm
about reducing the risk for Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
Which information should
the nurse include?
(Select all that apply)
,A male client who smokes Alcohol consumption can cause erectile dysfunction
two packs of cigarettes a day
states he understands that
Low testosterone levels affect sperm production
smoking cigarettes is
contributing to the difficulty
that he and his wife are Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
having in getting pregnant
and wants to know if other
factors could be contributing
to their difficulty. Which
information is best for the
nurse to provide? (Select all
that apply).
lethargy
Twenty four hours after a
client returns from surgical
gastric bypass, the registered
nurse (RN) observes large
amounts of blood in the
nasogastric tube (NGT)
cannister. Which assessment
finding should the RN report
as early signs of hypovolemic
shock?
, the registered nurse (RN) is Ulcerative colitis
assessing a male client who
arrives at the clinic with
severe abdominal cramping,
pain, tenesmus, and
dehydration. the RN
discovers that the client has
had 14 to 20 loose stools
with rectal bleeding. When
taking the client's medical
history, which information is
most for the nurse to obtain?
A client is newly diagnosed Chronic constipation causes weakening of colon wall which
with diverticulosis. The results in out pouching sacs
registered nurse (RN) is
assessing the client's basic
knowledge about the disease
process. Which statement by
the client conveys an
understanding of the
etiology of diverticula?
Sphygmomanometer
The registered nurse (RN) is
assessing a client who was
discharged home after
management of chronic
hypertension. Which
equipment should the RN
instruct the client to use at
home?
