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Capstone Med Surg Assessment
1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing
cycle
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart
transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include in
the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
3. 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 nurse
identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the
screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should
the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe as an
anesthetic for the procedure?
Propofol
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the clients plan?
Select all that apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels
Maintain NPO status until pain-free
Manage acute pain
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7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary
modifications to help control blood pressure. Which of the following food
choices should the nurse recommend as the client to include in their diet?
3 oz of chicken breast
8. 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
9. 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.
10. A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple
sclerosis and has been taking dantrolone for several months. Which of the
following client statements should the nurse identify as an indication that
the medication is effective?
I don’t have muscle spasms as frequently
11.A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible exposure to HIV. Which
of 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 an
understanding 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 and
a 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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ATI Capstone Med Surg Exam Test Bank Latest Update 2023
f4wnr1
Medical/Surgical Nursing II (University of Nairobi)
Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
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Capstone Med Surg Assessment
1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing
cycle
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart
transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include in
the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
3. 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 nurse
identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the
screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should
the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe as an
anesthetic for the procedure?
Propofol
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the clients plan?
Select all that apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels
Maintain NPO status until pain-free
Manage acute pain
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7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary
modifications to help control blood pressure. Which of the following food
choices should the nurse recommend as the client to include in their diet?
3 oz of chicken breast
8. 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
9. 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.
10. A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple
sclerosis and has been taking dantrolone for several months. Which of the
following client statements should the nurse identify as an indication that
the medication is effective?
I don’t have muscle spasms as frequently
11.A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible exposure to HIV. Which
of 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 an
understanding 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 and
a 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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