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NURS 406
CAPSTONE MED SURG ASSESSMENT QESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FROM TEST WITH COMPLETE LATEST
SOLUTIONS
1) A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of thefollowing
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathingcycle
2) A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple sclerosis and has
been taking dantrolone for several months. Which of thefollowing client statements
should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
I don’t have muscle spasms as frequently
3) A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which
of the following information should the nurse include inthe teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
4) A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
(SIADH) and is receiving 3 % sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the
following laboratory finding should the nurseidentify as an indication that the SIADH
is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
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5) A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for thescreening of
colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
6) A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the followingmedications
should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe as an anesthetic for the
procedure?
Propofol
7) A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which ofthe
following interventions should the nurse include in the clients plan? Select all that
apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels Maintain
NPO status until pain-freeManage acute
pain
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8) A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary modifications to help
control blood pressure. Which of the following foodchoices should the nurse
recommend as the client to include in their diet?
3 oz of chicken breast
9) A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina.Which of
the findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Breath Sounds
10) A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD.
Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of
the teaching?
I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
11) A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible exposure to HIV. Whichof the
following finding should the nurse identify as an early manifestation of HIV infection?
Fatigue
12) A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about hypoglycemia
.which of the following statements by the client indicates anunderstanding of the
teaching?
I can drink 4 ounces of soda if my blood sugar is low
13) A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure anda
prescription for furosemide 20 mg PO two times daily. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Increase intake of high-potassium foods
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14) A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries covering their upperbody
and is concerned about their altered appearance .Which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
It could be helpful for you to attend a support group for people who haveburn
injuries.
15) A nurse is teaching strategies to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome to a groupof oce
workers. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that
apply.)
"Raise your chair height so that you lean over to type." "Use a wrist
rest when working at a computer station." "Stretch your ngers and
wrists periodically while working.""Position your keyboard at
shoulder height."
"Take breaks from the repetitive activity."
16) A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for iron deciency anemia. Which
of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to increasein their diet?
Yogurt
Apples
Raisins
Cheddar cheese
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NURS 406
CAPSTONE MED SURG ASSESSMENT QESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FROM TEST WITH COMPLETE LATEST
SOLUTIONS
1) A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of thefollowing
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathingcycle
2) A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple sclerosis and has
been taking dantrolone for several months. Which of thefollowing client statements
should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
I don’t have muscle spasms as frequently
3) A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which
of the following information should the nurse include inthe teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
4) A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
(SIADH) and is receiving 3 % sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the
following laboratory finding should the nurseidentify as an indication that the SIADH
is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
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5) A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for thescreening of
colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
6) A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the followingmedications
should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe as an anesthetic for the
procedure?
Propofol
7) A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which ofthe
following interventions should the nurse include in the clients plan? Select all that
apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels Maintain
NPO status until pain-freeManage acute
pain
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8) A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary modifications to help
control blood pressure. Which of the following foodchoices should the nurse
recommend as the client to include in their diet?
3 oz of chicken breast
9) A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina.Which of
the findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Breath Sounds
10) A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD.
Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of
the teaching?
I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
11) A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible exposure to HIV. Whichof the
following finding should the nurse identify as an early manifestation of HIV infection?
Fatigue
12) A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about hypoglycemia
.which of the following statements by the client indicates anunderstanding of the
teaching?
I can drink 4 ounces of soda if my blood sugar is low
13) A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure anda
prescription for furosemide 20 mg PO two times daily. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Increase intake of high-potassium foods
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14) A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries covering their upperbody
and is concerned about their altered appearance .Which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
It could be helpful for you to attend a support group for people who haveburn
injuries.
15) A nurse is teaching strategies to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome to a groupof oce
workers. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that
apply.)
"Raise your chair height so that you lean over to type." "Use a wrist
rest when working at a computer station." "Stretch your ngers and
wrists periodically while working.""Position your keyboard at
shoulder height."
"Take breaks from the repetitive activity."
16) A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for iron deciency anemia. Which
of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to increasein their diet?
Yogurt
Apples
Raisins
Cheddar cheese
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