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MED-SURG CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
TEST WITH ACTUAL EXAM TIPS
A newly diabetic patient B.
will receive instructions
from his nurse. Which of First ask the patient what they know about diabetes.
the following actions
*ACTION questions ask for intervention, NOT assessment
should the nurse take
first?
A. Provide the patient
with brochures for
making smart choices
for cooking/baking.
B. Ask the patient what
they know about
diabetes.
C. Instruct the patient
on exercise or activities
that will increase their
metabolism.
D. Teach them how to
use the glucometer.
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The post hysterectomy C.
patient with calls the
clinic stating that she has A patient saying that he or she will only drink fluids
been having difficulty when eating meals indicates that they don't know
with incontinence. Which what to do in case of incontinence.
of the following
statements if made by the FURTHER TEACHING indicates that the patient needs
patient, indicates that more information
further teaching is
needed?
A. I drink 8 oz. of fluid on
the even hours while
awake.
B. I will attempt to void
30 minutes after drinking
200 cc. of fluid
C. I will only drink fluid
when I eat my meals
D. I will set the timer to
remind me when to
void
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An RN assesses a patient C
in the Cancer Center with
a diagnosis of terminal
cancer. The patient states
to the RN that he is short
of breath, has no
appetite and hurts
everywhere. Which of the
following statements by
the nurse is best?
A. Tell me how your
family is coping
B. Show me where it
does not hurt
C. I'll teach you
relaxation
techniques
D. Your physician
should increase your
pain medication
A clinical nurse returns to A
the desk to find 4 phone
messages. Which of the B and C are expected symptoms of the patient's
following messages condition. A and D are unexpected. D is less critical
should the nurse than A. Best answer is A.
respond to first?
A. A post cervical
laminectomy patient
complaining of sudden
difficulty talking.
B. A patient with
multiple sclerosis
complaining of change in
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peripheral vision.
C. A patient with a
herniated disc
complaining of
consistent back pain.
D. A patient with a cast
due to a fracture of the
right tibial bone
complaining of tingling
toes.
A 75 year old patient A
complains to the clinical
nurse that he is having B and C are recommendations that the RN can share
difficulty sleeping. Which after he/she determines the patient's sleeping and
of the following actions waking patterns. So remove B and C. D is an inquiry,
by the nurse is most but is concerned about the past (when the person
appropriate? retired). Remove D. A is the best answer.
A. Determine the patient's
usual sleeping and
waking patterns.
B. Suggest that the client
abstain from alcohol and
caffeine before bed
time.
C. Recommend that
client establish a
bedtime routine.
D. Ask how much sleep
the client required
before retirement.
MED-SURG CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
TEST WITH ACTUAL EXAM TIPS
A newly diabetic patient B.
will receive instructions
from his nurse. Which of First ask the patient what they know about diabetes.
the following actions
*ACTION questions ask for intervention, NOT assessment
should the nurse take
first?
A. Provide the patient
with brochures for
making smart choices
for cooking/baking.
B. Ask the patient what
they know about
diabetes.
C. Instruct the patient
on exercise or activities
that will increase their
metabolism.
D. Teach them how to
use the glucometer.
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The post hysterectomy C.
patient with calls the
clinic stating that she has A patient saying that he or she will only drink fluids
been having difficulty when eating meals indicates that they don't know
with incontinence. Which what to do in case of incontinence.
of the following
statements if made by the FURTHER TEACHING indicates that the patient needs
patient, indicates that more information
further teaching is
needed?
A. I drink 8 oz. of fluid on
the even hours while
awake.
B. I will attempt to void
30 minutes after drinking
200 cc. of fluid
C. I will only drink fluid
when I eat my meals
D. I will set the timer to
remind me when to
void
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An RN assesses a patient C
in the Cancer Center with
a diagnosis of terminal
cancer. The patient states
to the RN that he is short
of breath, has no
appetite and hurts
everywhere. Which of the
following statements by
the nurse is best?
A. Tell me how your
family is coping
B. Show me where it
does not hurt
C. I'll teach you
relaxation
techniques
D. Your physician
should increase your
pain medication
A clinical nurse returns to A
the desk to find 4 phone
messages. Which of the B and C are expected symptoms of the patient's
following messages condition. A and D are unexpected. D is less critical
should the nurse than A. Best answer is A.
respond to first?
A. A post cervical
laminectomy patient
complaining of sudden
difficulty talking.
B. A patient with
multiple sclerosis
complaining of change in
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peripheral vision.
C. A patient with a
herniated disc
complaining of
consistent back pain.
D. A patient with a cast
due to a fracture of the
right tibial bone
complaining of tingling
toes.
A 75 year old patient A
complains to the clinical
nurse that he is having B and C are recommendations that the RN can share
difficulty sleeping. Which after he/she determines the patient's sleeping and
of the following actions waking patterns. So remove B and C. D is an inquiry,
by the nurse is most but is concerned about the past (when the person
appropriate? retired). Remove D. A is the best answer.
A. Determine the patient's
usual sleeping and
waking patterns.
B. Suggest that the client
abstain from alcohol and
caffeine before bed
time.
C. Recommend that
client establish a
bedtime routine.
D. Ask how much sleep
the client required
before retirement.
