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Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 9
Which of the following is true when a vaccine is administered to a person with HIV or AIDS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaccines for HIV/AIDS patients (D) are inactivated to avoid live virus risks.
Question 3 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 4 of 9
A person is choking. She can cough, but her face has a bright-red look. What procedure is necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing with red face (B) suggests partial obstruction; back slaps help.
Question 5 of 9
What treatment is appropriate when treating a diaphragm injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diaphragm injury (B) requires surgical repair.
Question 6 of 9
What is the first stage in the Kübler-Ross theory?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Denial (C) is the first Kübler-Ross stage.
Question 7 of 9
What is the difference between the Fowler's and Semi-Fowler's positions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fowler’s (B) is 45–60°, higher than Semi-Fowler’s (15–30°).
Question 8 of 9
Diverticulitis is more likely to occur among people who are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diverticulitis (B) increases with age.
Question 9 of 9
Is it safe to mix Nexium and Plavix together?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nexium (PPI) (B) reduces Plavix’s efficacy by inhibiting CYP2C19.