Med Surg Module 2 Review Questions with
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Which risk factor is an absolute contraindication to receiving lung transplantation?
A. Skin cancer
B. Former smoker
C. Reversible renal failure
D. Chronic active Hep B - ANS-D. Chronic active Hep B
Which wound is described as a penetrating trauma on the chest wall?
A. Gunshot wound
B. Crush injury wound
C. Pedestrian accident wound
D. Motor vehicle accident wound - ANS-A. Gunshot wound
The nurse is assessing a patient who has a closed chest tube drainage system attached to a
water-seal chamber. The nurse notes that the tidaling has stopped. What is the priority
intervention by the nurse?
A. Continue to monitor patient
B. Check all connections for a leak in the system
C. Investigate the chest tube for a possible occlusion
D. Lower the drainage collector further from the chest - ANS-C. Investigate the chest tube for a
possible occlusion
What are the most common causes for accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces
of the lungs? SATA
A. Pregnancy
B. HF
C. Oxygen toxicity
D. Opioid overuse
E. Muscular dystrophy - ANS-B. HF
C. Oxygen toxicity
D. Opioid overuse
What is the most evident symptom of flail chest in an unconscious patient?
A. Cyanosis
, B. Shallow respirations
C. Neck vein distention
D. Symmetric movement of thorax - ANS-B. Shallow respirations
The nurse is caring for a patient with inflammation associated with sharp and abrupt pain upon
inspiration. Which action of the nurse would be beneficial to the patient?
A. Restricting sodium in patient's diet
B. Teach patient to splint the ribs while coughing
C. Encouraging the patient to take deep and long breaths
D. Encouraging the patient to exercise regularly for 30 min - ANS-B. Teach patient to splint the
ribs while coughing
A patient with heart failure has a pulmonary arterial pressure of 28 mm Hg when at rest. Which
intervention helps in comforting this patient?
A. Supplying O2 to patient
B. Infusing IV fluids to patient
C. Applying warm and cold compresses to patient
D. High-Fowlers position - ANS-A. Supplying O2 to patient
Which type of surgery allows the surgeon to manipulate instruments passed into the pleural
space?
A. Decortication
B. Segmental resection
C. Exploratory thoracotomy
D. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery - ANS-D. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
The nurse is reviewing the care of a patient with a pulmonary fungal infection. Which of these
statements is true?
A. The patient will be placed on droplet precautions
B. Opportunistic fungal infections occur in otherwise healthy people
C. Pulmonary fungal infections are transmitted from person to person
D. Amphotericin B is the standard therapy for treating serious systemic fungal infections -
ANS-D. Amphotericin B is the standard therapy for treating serious systemic fungal infections
Which statement is true regarding a water-seal chamber?
A. It contains 2 cm of water
B. It acts as a 2-way valve
C. It receives fluid and air from the pleural space
D. If applies suction to the chest drainage system - ANS-A. It contains 2 cm of water
Which statement is true regarding a flutter valve?
A. Its used to evacuate fluid from the pleural space
B. It allows patient mobility
C. It's attached to the internal end of the chest tube
correct Answers 2025/2026 A+ Graded
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Which risk factor is an absolute contraindication to receiving lung transplantation?
A. Skin cancer
B. Former smoker
C. Reversible renal failure
D. Chronic active Hep B - ANS-D. Chronic active Hep B
Which wound is described as a penetrating trauma on the chest wall?
A. Gunshot wound
B. Crush injury wound
C. Pedestrian accident wound
D. Motor vehicle accident wound - ANS-A. Gunshot wound
The nurse is assessing a patient who has a closed chest tube drainage system attached to a
water-seal chamber. The nurse notes that the tidaling has stopped. What is the priority
intervention by the nurse?
A. Continue to monitor patient
B. Check all connections for a leak in the system
C. Investigate the chest tube for a possible occlusion
D. Lower the drainage collector further from the chest - ANS-C. Investigate the chest tube for a
possible occlusion
What are the most common causes for accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces
of the lungs? SATA
A. Pregnancy
B. HF
C. Oxygen toxicity
D. Opioid overuse
E. Muscular dystrophy - ANS-B. HF
C. Oxygen toxicity
D. Opioid overuse
What is the most evident symptom of flail chest in an unconscious patient?
A. Cyanosis
, B. Shallow respirations
C. Neck vein distention
D. Symmetric movement of thorax - ANS-B. Shallow respirations
The nurse is caring for a patient with inflammation associated with sharp and abrupt pain upon
inspiration. Which action of the nurse would be beneficial to the patient?
A. Restricting sodium in patient's diet
B. Teach patient to splint the ribs while coughing
C. Encouraging the patient to take deep and long breaths
D. Encouraging the patient to exercise regularly for 30 min - ANS-B. Teach patient to splint the
ribs while coughing
A patient with heart failure has a pulmonary arterial pressure of 28 mm Hg when at rest. Which
intervention helps in comforting this patient?
A. Supplying O2 to patient
B. Infusing IV fluids to patient
C. Applying warm and cold compresses to patient
D. High-Fowlers position - ANS-A. Supplying O2 to patient
Which type of surgery allows the surgeon to manipulate instruments passed into the pleural
space?
A. Decortication
B. Segmental resection
C. Exploratory thoracotomy
D. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery - ANS-D. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
The nurse is reviewing the care of a patient with a pulmonary fungal infection. Which of these
statements is true?
A. The patient will be placed on droplet precautions
B. Opportunistic fungal infections occur in otherwise healthy people
C. Pulmonary fungal infections are transmitted from person to person
D. Amphotericin B is the standard therapy for treating serious systemic fungal infections -
ANS-D. Amphotericin B is the standard therapy for treating serious systemic fungal infections
Which statement is true regarding a water-seal chamber?
A. It contains 2 cm of water
B. It acts as a 2-way valve
C. It receives fluid and air from the pleural space
D. If applies suction to the chest drainage system - ANS-A. It contains 2 cm of water
Which statement is true regarding a flutter valve?
A. Its used to evacuate fluid from the pleural space
B. It allows patient mobility
C. It's attached to the internal end of the chest tube
