PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL ONLINE PRACTICE 2023 B ACTUAL EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the
client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that
condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress. -
DETAILED ANSWER-The nurse should reduce the temperature in the client's room and
limit visitors because the client has manifestations of hyperthyroidism. Clients who have
hyperthyroidism have heat intolerance and require an environment with decreased
stimuli. The nurse should monitor the client for an increased temperature which can
indicate a thyroid storm, as well as the client's weight daily, to monitor for weight loss.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is
taking dantrolene to manage muscle spasms. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include? - DETAILED ANSWEREncourage the client to complete ADLs.
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has a new cast on their left forearm and
reports severe pain in the affected arm with numbness in the fingers. The nurse finds the
skin is pale and cold with sluggish capillary refill. Which of the following fracture
complications should the nurse suspect? - DETAILED ANSWER-Compartment syndrome
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has Cushing's syndrome and
expresses concern regarding physical changes associated with the syndrome. Which of
the following should the nurse recognize as a physical change caused by this disorder? -
DETAILED ANSWER-Truncal obesity
,A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking levothyroxine. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
DETAILED ANSWER-"The medication should be taken before I eat breakfast every
morning."
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is being treated for hypovolemia due to
nausea and vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? - DETAILED ANSWER-Heart rate 120/min
FLAG
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who reports stomatitis. Which of the
following dietary recommendations should the nurse make? - DETAILED ANSWER-
"Select foods that are low in protein."
A nurse is reviewing the medical record for a client who is experiencing nausea and
vomiting. Based on the client data, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
(Click on the exhibit tabs for additional information about the client. There are three tabs
that contain separate categories of data.) - DETAILED ANSWER-Notify the charge nurse
of the client's blood pressure.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for the caregivers of a client who has
Parkinson's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? - DETAILED ANSWER-Remind the client to avoid watching their feet when
walking.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a stroke and is unable to speak. The
nurse should identify that the client's injury occurred in which of the following lobes of
the brain? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot
that corresponds to your answer.) - DETAILED ANSWER-A is correct.
, A nurse observes a client who is lying in bed and experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - DETAILED ANSWER-Loosen
clothing around the client's neck.
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has acute pancreatitis.
While providing care, the nurse observes ecchymosis around the umbilicus. The nurse
should identify that this is a manifestation of which of the following? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Intra-abdominal bleeding
A home health nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has COPD. The client
reports shortness of breath while eating, despite the use of home oxygen. Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse make? - DETAILED ANSWER-"Use a
bronchodilator 30 minutes before your meal."
A nurse is changing the dressing for a client who has an abdominal incision and a
closed-suction drain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Cleanse the drainage plug with alcohol swabs.
A nurse is contributing to planning care for a client who overdosed on oxycodone. Which
of the following medications should the nurse recommend for the client? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Naloxone
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at risk for developing pressure
injuries. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - DETAILED ANSWER-
Position pillows between the bony prominences.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client regarding testicular self-
examination. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching? - DETAILED ANSWER-"I understand that testicular
cancer is typically painless."
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the
client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that
condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress. -
DETAILED ANSWER-The nurse should reduce the temperature in the client's room and
limit visitors because the client has manifestations of hyperthyroidism. Clients who have
hyperthyroidism have heat intolerance and require an environment with decreased
stimuli. The nurse should monitor the client for an increased temperature which can
indicate a thyroid storm, as well as the client's weight daily, to monitor for weight loss.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is
taking dantrolene to manage muscle spasms. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include? - DETAILED ANSWEREncourage the client to complete ADLs.
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has a new cast on their left forearm and
reports severe pain in the affected arm with numbness in the fingers. The nurse finds the
skin is pale and cold with sluggish capillary refill. Which of the following fracture
complications should the nurse suspect? - DETAILED ANSWER-Compartment syndrome
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has Cushing's syndrome and
expresses concern regarding physical changes associated with the syndrome. Which of
the following should the nurse recognize as a physical change caused by this disorder? -
DETAILED ANSWER-Truncal obesity
,A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking levothyroxine. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
DETAILED ANSWER-"The medication should be taken before I eat breakfast every
morning."
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is being treated for hypovolemia due to
nausea and vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? - DETAILED ANSWER-Heart rate 120/min
FLAG
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who reports stomatitis. Which of the
following dietary recommendations should the nurse make? - DETAILED ANSWER-
"Select foods that are low in protein."
A nurse is reviewing the medical record for a client who is experiencing nausea and
vomiting. Based on the client data, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
(Click on the exhibit tabs for additional information about the client. There are three tabs
that contain separate categories of data.) - DETAILED ANSWER-Notify the charge nurse
of the client's blood pressure.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for the caregivers of a client who has
Parkinson's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? - DETAILED ANSWER-Remind the client to avoid watching their feet when
walking.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a stroke and is unable to speak. The
nurse should identify that the client's injury occurred in which of the following lobes of
the brain? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot
that corresponds to your answer.) - DETAILED ANSWER-A is correct.
, A nurse observes a client who is lying in bed and experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - DETAILED ANSWER-Loosen
clothing around the client's neck.
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has acute pancreatitis.
While providing care, the nurse observes ecchymosis around the umbilicus. The nurse
should identify that this is a manifestation of which of the following? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Intra-abdominal bleeding
A home health nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has COPD. The client
reports shortness of breath while eating, despite the use of home oxygen. Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse make? - DETAILED ANSWER-"Use a
bronchodilator 30 minutes before your meal."
A nurse is changing the dressing for a client who has an abdominal incision and a
closed-suction drain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Cleanse the drainage plug with alcohol swabs.
A nurse is contributing to planning care for a client who overdosed on oxycodone. Which
of the following medications should the nurse recommend for the client? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Naloxone
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at risk for developing pressure
injuries. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - DETAILED ANSWER-
Position pillows between the bony prominences.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client regarding testicular self-
examination. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching? - DETAILED ANSWER-"I understand that testicular
cancer is typically painless."
