PN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice
Questions and Answers:2025/2026
A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism and has been taking
methimazole for 4 weeks. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a therapeutic
response to the medication? - DETAILED ANSWER-"I have gained 3 lbs since my last appointment"
R: Hyperthyroidism can cause weight loss. Therefore, the nurse should identify weight gain as an
indication that the methimazole therapy has been effective
,A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following a total knee
arthroplasty.
The client is using a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse recommend for the plan of care? - DETAILED ANSWER-Keep a sheepskin pad between
the client's extremity and the CPM machine.
A nurse in a telemetry unit is collecting data from a client who has a newly inserted permanent
pacemaker. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - DETAILED
ANSWER-The client experiences hiccups when sitting.
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Select all that apply. - DETAILED ANSWER-" I will need to do the breathing exercises every 1 to 2 hrs
after surgery."
"I will use my PCA medication before my knee starts to hurt too bad." "I
will probably be going home with a walker."
Click to highlight the findings the nurse should report to the charge nurse immediately. To deselect a
finding, click on the finding again. - DETAILED ANSWER-• Perineal pad is saturated with blood, and
large clots are present is correct. The presence of vaginal bleeding and blood clots is a manifestation of
vaginal hemorrhage.
Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse.
• Blood pressure 98/56 mm Hg is correct. Decreased blood pressure is a
manifestation of vaginal hemorrhage.
Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse.
• Heart rate 102/min is correct, Tachycardia is a manifestation of vaginal
hemorrhage. Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse.
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who reports shortness of breath and has an oxygen
saturation
90%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - DETAILED ANSWER-Administer oxygen via
nasal cannula
, R: The nurse should administer oxygen via nasal cannula to a client who reports shortness of breath and
has an oxygen saturation below the expected reference range. The nurse should continue to monitor the
client and adjust the oxygen flow rate as needed.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who is terminally ill about manifestations of
impending death. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Incontinence of the bowel and bladder.
Rationale:The nurse should inform the caregiver that incontinence of the bowel and bladder is a
manifestation of impending death. Other manifestations include hypotension, bradycardia, restlessness,
and coolness of the skin.
R: The nurse should plan to keep a sheepskin pad between the dient's extremity and the cOM madhune
to protect the client's skin. The nurse should check the client's skin condition frequendy wile the cient is
using the CPM machine.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about testicular self-examination. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - DETAILED ANSWER-"Perform testicular
selfexamination after taking a warm shower."
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to perform testicular self-examination after taking a warm
shower or bath. This causes relaxation of the scrotal skin, which allows for better palpation of the testes.
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 ANSWERRemind the
client to avoid watching their feet when walking.
R: The nurse should remind the client's caregivers to frequently remind the client to maintain correct
posture and prevent falls by not watching their feet when walking.
Questions and Answers:2025/2026
A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism and has been taking
methimazole for 4 weeks. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a therapeutic
response to the medication? - DETAILED ANSWER-"I have gained 3 lbs since my last appointment"
R: Hyperthyroidism can cause weight loss. Therefore, the nurse should identify weight gain as an
indication that the methimazole therapy has been effective
,A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following a total knee
arthroplasty.
The client is using a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse recommend for the plan of care? - DETAILED ANSWER-Keep a sheepskin pad between
the client's extremity and the CPM machine.
A nurse in a telemetry unit is collecting data from a client who has a newly inserted permanent
pacemaker. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - DETAILED
ANSWER-The client experiences hiccups when sitting.
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Select all that apply. - DETAILED ANSWER-" I will need to do the breathing exercises every 1 to 2 hrs
after surgery."
"I will use my PCA medication before my knee starts to hurt too bad." "I
will probably be going home with a walker."
Click to highlight the findings the nurse should report to the charge nurse immediately. To deselect a
finding, click on the finding again. - DETAILED ANSWER-• Perineal pad is saturated with blood, and
large clots are present is correct. The presence of vaginal bleeding and blood clots is a manifestation of
vaginal hemorrhage.
Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse.
• Blood pressure 98/56 mm Hg is correct. Decreased blood pressure is a
manifestation of vaginal hemorrhage.
Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse.
• Heart rate 102/min is correct, Tachycardia is a manifestation of vaginal
hemorrhage. Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse.
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who reports shortness of breath and has an oxygen
saturation
90%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - DETAILED ANSWER-Administer oxygen via
nasal cannula
, R: The nurse should administer oxygen via nasal cannula to a client who reports shortness of breath and
has an oxygen saturation below the expected reference range. The nurse should continue to monitor the
client and adjust the oxygen flow rate as needed.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who is terminally ill about manifestations of
impending death. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Incontinence of the bowel and bladder.
Rationale:The nurse should inform the caregiver that incontinence of the bowel and bladder is a
manifestation of impending death. Other manifestations include hypotension, bradycardia, restlessness,
and coolness of the skin.
R: The nurse should plan to keep a sheepskin pad between the dient's extremity and the cOM madhune
to protect the client's skin. The nurse should check the client's skin condition frequendy wile the cient is
using the CPM machine.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about testicular self-examination. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - DETAILED ANSWER-"Perform testicular
selfexamination after taking a warm shower."
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to perform testicular self-examination after taking a warm
shower or bath. This causes relaxation of the scrotal skin, which allows for better palpation of the testes.
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 ANSWERRemind the
client to avoid watching their feet when walking.
R: The nurse should remind the client's caregivers to frequently remind the client to maintain correct
posture and prevent falls by not watching their feet when walking.
