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Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A patient has a nasogastric tube. What test should be performed after the tube is inserted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal X-ray (C) confirms NG tube placement in the stomach.
Question 2 of 9
A pregnant woman who develops gestational diabetes should be advised that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gestational diabetes (C) typically resolves post-delivery.
Question 3 of 9
Reynolds' pentad is triggered by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reynolds’ pentad (A) includes hypotension as a sign of severe cholangitis.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following is a fact about ventricular fibrillation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ventricular fibrillation (A) is a life-threatening arrhythmia requiring immediate defibrillation.
Question 5 of 9
What may occur during the sedative withdrawal process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sedative withdrawal (D) can cause all listed symptoms.
Question 6 of 9
What effect does vitamin K have on warfarin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K (B) antagonizes warfarin, reducing its anticoagulant effect.
Question 7 of 9
Are benzodiazepines appropriate for the treatment of phobias?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benzos (C) may help specific phobias (e.g., claustrophobia) short-term.
Question 8 of 9
What treatment is appropriate when treating a diaphragm injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diaphragm injury (B) requires surgical repair.
Question 9 of 9
What treatment is best for a patient with a calcium-based renal stone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydration (B) helps pass calcium stones.