NURS 120 final Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Introduction to Medical Surgical
Nursing Review 100% Verified Questions &
Answers [Grade A] – WCU
A patient has hypertension (HTN) and several risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
The patient is overwhelmed with several recommended lifestyle changes. What action
by the nurse is best?
A.
Assist in finding one change the patient is willing to make, and that they can control
B.
Assess the patient's support system
C.
Inquire about delegating some of the patient's obligations
D.
Assess the patient's non-modifiable risk factors for change - correct answer A.
Assist in finding one change the patient is willing to make, and that they can control
The nurse is educating the 37 y/o client on the use of simvastatin (Zocor) for her new
diagnosis of atherosclerosis. What education will the nurse include at this time?
Select all that apply
A.
Once your symptoms disappear, you can discontinue this medication
B.
, NURS 120 final Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Introduction to Medical Surgical
Nursing Review 100% Verified Questions &
Answers [Grade A] – WCU
This medication should not be taken if you have active liver disease
C.
Take this medication with grapefruit juice
D.
Report muscle cramping to your doctor - correct answer B.
This medication should not be taken if you have active liver disease
D.
Report muscle cramping to your doctor
The nurse knows that the client needs further education regarding anticoagulation
therapy when they state:
A.
"It is necessary to keep my doctor's appointments"
B.
"As long as I do not see any blood in my stool or urine, I do not need my bleeding
time checked"
C.
"Stool softeners are important to prevent straining"
D.
"I need to use an electric razor" - correct answer B.
, NURS 120 final Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Introduction to Medical Surgical
Nursing Review 100% Verified Questions &
Answers [Grade A] – WCU
"As long as I do not see any blood in my stool or urine, I do not need my bleeding
time checked"
During morning rounds, the nurse notices the non-verbal client grabbing her chest in
pain with one hand, and a bloody tissue in the other. The client is also having
shortness of breath. What STAT lab would the nurse expect the doctor to order at this
time?
A.
VQ Scan
B.
D-dimer
C.
PTT
D.
INR - correct answer B.
D-dimer
What is the most common site of origin for a blood clot to occur, causing a
pulmonary embolism (PE)?
A.
Antecubital vein in the upper extremities
, NURS 120 final Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Introduction to Medical Surgical
Nursing Review 100% Verified Questions &
Answers [Grade A] – WCU
B.
Right side of the heart
C.
Subclavian veins
D.
Deep veins of the legs and pelvis - correct answer D.
Deep veins of the legs and pelvis
The nurse is caring for four hypertensive patients. Which drug-laboratory value
combination should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
A.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril); Potassium: 4.2 mEq/L
B.
Atenolol (Tenormin); Sodium: 142 mEq/L
C.
Spironolactone (Aldactone); Potassium: 3.4 mEq/L
D.
Furosemide (Lasix); Potassium: 2.1 mEq/L - correct answer D.
Furosemide (Lasix); Potassium: 2.1 mEq/L
Update) – Introduction to Medical Surgical
Nursing Review 100% Verified Questions &
Answers [Grade A] – WCU
A patient has hypertension (HTN) and several risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
The patient is overwhelmed with several recommended lifestyle changes. What action
by the nurse is best?
A.
Assist in finding one change the patient is willing to make, and that they can control
B.
Assess the patient's support system
C.
Inquire about delegating some of the patient's obligations
D.
Assess the patient's non-modifiable risk factors for change - correct answer A.
Assist in finding one change the patient is willing to make, and that they can control
The nurse is educating the 37 y/o client on the use of simvastatin (Zocor) for her new
diagnosis of atherosclerosis. What education will the nurse include at this time?
Select all that apply
A.
Once your symptoms disappear, you can discontinue this medication
B.
, NURS 120 final Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Introduction to Medical Surgical
Nursing Review 100% Verified Questions &
Answers [Grade A] – WCU
This medication should not be taken if you have active liver disease
C.
Take this medication with grapefruit juice
D.
Report muscle cramping to your doctor - correct answer B.
This medication should not be taken if you have active liver disease
D.
Report muscle cramping to your doctor
The nurse knows that the client needs further education regarding anticoagulation
therapy when they state:
A.
"It is necessary to keep my doctor's appointments"
B.
"As long as I do not see any blood in my stool or urine, I do not need my bleeding
time checked"
C.
"Stool softeners are important to prevent straining"
D.
"I need to use an electric razor" - correct answer B.
, NURS 120 final Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Introduction to Medical Surgical
Nursing Review 100% Verified Questions &
Answers [Grade A] – WCU
"As long as I do not see any blood in my stool or urine, I do not need my bleeding
time checked"
During morning rounds, the nurse notices the non-verbal client grabbing her chest in
pain with one hand, and a bloody tissue in the other. The client is also having
shortness of breath. What STAT lab would the nurse expect the doctor to order at this
time?
A.
VQ Scan
B.
D-dimer
C.
PTT
D.
INR - correct answer B.
D-dimer
What is the most common site of origin for a blood clot to occur, causing a
pulmonary embolism (PE)?
A.
Antecubital vein in the upper extremities
, NURS 120 final Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Introduction to Medical Surgical
Nursing Review 100% Verified Questions &
Answers [Grade A] – WCU
B.
Right side of the heart
C.
Subclavian veins
D.
Deep veins of the legs and pelvis - correct answer D.
Deep veins of the legs and pelvis
The nurse is caring for four hypertensive patients. Which drug-laboratory value
combination should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
A.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril); Potassium: 4.2 mEq/L
B.
Atenolol (Tenormin); Sodium: 142 mEq/L
C.
Spironolactone (Aldactone); Potassium: 3.4 mEq/L
D.
Furosemide (Lasix); Potassium: 2.1 mEq/L - correct answer D.
Furosemide (Lasix); Potassium: 2.1 mEq/L
