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Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
What can trigger a thrombus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amniotic fluid (B) can trigger an amniotic fluid embolism, leading to thrombus.
Question 2 of 9
Heliox is a mixture of helium and oxygen that relieves airway obstructions. What is the ideal mixture of helium and oxygen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 80/20 (A) (80% helium, 20% oxygen) is the standard heliox mix for airway relief.
Question 3 of 9
When should a patient stop using warfarin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bleeding gums (D) signal excessive warfarin effect.
Question 4 of 9
What part of the artery includes the smooth muscle fibers?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tunica media (B) contains smooth muscle in arteries.
Question 5 of 9
How can NSAIDs impact the stomach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSAIDs (B) erode the gastric mucosa, risking ulcers.
Question 6 of 9
A patient has been prescribed morphine for pain relief. Which of the following is true about what he or she should do with the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol (C) is critical with morphine due to increased sedation and respiratory depression risks. A, D are good practices, but C is a key safety concern.
Question 7 of 9
A Mantoux test can identify:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Mantoux test (D) screens for tuberculosis via a skin reaction to PPD.
Question 8 of 9
The parathyroid regulates what in the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parathyroid (A) controls calcium levels.
Question 9 of 9
Who is at the greatest risk of harm from Rhesus disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fetus (B) risks hemolysis from Rh incompatibility.