Med-Surg I Practice
Exam. LATTEST UPDATE
2025-2026
WITH VERRIFIED
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
1. A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension. Which
lifestyle modification is most effective?
A. Increase sodium intake
B. Decrease physical activity
C. Reduce alcohol intake
, D. Increase caffeine
Answer: C
Reducing alcohol intake helps lower blood pressure.
2. A client with heart failure has edema. Which medication is
most appropriate?
A. Beta-blocker
B. Diuretic
C. Calcium channel blocker
D. ACE inhibitor
Answer: B
Diuretics remove excess fluid, reducing edema.
3. Which lab value is most concerning in a client with renal
failure?
A. Sodium 140 mEq/L
B. Potassium 6.2 mEq/L
C. Calcium 9.0 mg/dL
D. Glucose 100 mg/dL
Answer: B
Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening arrhythmias.
4. A client with COPD should receive oxygen at what rate?
A. 6 L/min
B. 10 L/min
C. 2 L/min
D. 8 L/min
, Answer: C
Low-flow oxygen prevents suppression of respiratory drive.
5. Which sign indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Polyuria
B. Dry skin
C. Sweating
D. Bradycardia
Answer: C
Sweating is a classic sign of hypoglycemia.
6. A client is receiving warfarin. Which lab is monitored?
A. aPTT
B. INR
C. Platelets
D. Hemoglobin
Answer: B
INR evaluates warfarin effectiveness.
7. A nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. Which
finding requires immediate attention?
A. Fever
B. Productive cough
C. Oxygen saturation 88%
D. Fatigue
Answer: C
Low oxygen saturation indicates impaired gas exchange.
, 8. Which position improves breathing in a client with
dyspnea?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. Fowler’s
D. Sims
Answer: C
Fowler’s position expands lung capacity.
9. A client with diabetes has a fasting glucose of 60 mg/dL.
What is the priority action?
A. Give insulin
B. Provide juice
C. Call provider
D. Check BP
Answer: B
Immediate glucose administration treats hypoglycemia.
10. Which diet is appropriate for a client with
hypertension?
A. High sodium
B. Low potassium
C. DASH diet
D. High fat
Answer: C
The DASH diet lowers blood pressure.
Exam. LATTEST UPDATE
2025-2026
WITH VERRIFIED
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
1. A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension. Which
lifestyle modification is most effective?
A. Increase sodium intake
B. Decrease physical activity
C. Reduce alcohol intake
, D. Increase caffeine
Answer: C
Reducing alcohol intake helps lower blood pressure.
2. A client with heart failure has edema. Which medication is
most appropriate?
A. Beta-blocker
B. Diuretic
C. Calcium channel blocker
D. ACE inhibitor
Answer: B
Diuretics remove excess fluid, reducing edema.
3. Which lab value is most concerning in a client with renal
failure?
A. Sodium 140 mEq/L
B. Potassium 6.2 mEq/L
C. Calcium 9.0 mg/dL
D. Glucose 100 mg/dL
Answer: B
Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening arrhythmias.
4. A client with COPD should receive oxygen at what rate?
A. 6 L/min
B. 10 L/min
C. 2 L/min
D. 8 L/min
, Answer: C
Low-flow oxygen prevents suppression of respiratory drive.
5. Which sign indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Polyuria
B. Dry skin
C. Sweating
D. Bradycardia
Answer: C
Sweating is a classic sign of hypoglycemia.
6. A client is receiving warfarin. Which lab is monitored?
A. aPTT
B. INR
C. Platelets
D. Hemoglobin
Answer: B
INR evaluates warfarin effectiveness.
7. A nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. Which
finding requires immediate attention?
A. Fever
B. Productive cough
C. Oxygen saturation 88%
D. Fatigue
Answer: C
Low oxygen saturation indicates impaired gas exchange.
, 8. Which position improves breathing in a client with
dyspnea?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. Fowler’s
D. Sims
Answer: C
Fowler’s position expands lung capacity.
9. A client with diabetes has a fasting glucose of 60 mg/dL.
What is the priority action?
A. Give insulin
B. Provide juice
C. Call provider
D. Check BP
Answer: B
Immediate glucose administration treats hypoglycemia.
10. Which diet is appropriate for a client with
hypertension?
A. High sodium
B. Low potassium
C. DASH diet
D. High fat
Answer: C
The DASH diet lowers blood pressure.
