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Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
What does it mean when a person has a Stroke Scale Score of 35?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The NIH Stroke Scale (max 42) scores 35 as severe (A). TIA (B) resolves quickly, minor stroke (C) scores lower, and D isn’t indicated by the score.
Question 2 of 9
What can be said about the Lantus mechanism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lantus (D) is a long-acting insulin providing continuous glucose control.
Question 3 of 9
What does it mean when a person has a Stroke Scale Score of 35?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The NIH Stroke Scale (max 42) scores 35 as severe (A). TIA (B) resolves quickly, minor stroke (C) scores lower, and D isn’t indicated by the score.
Question 4 of 9
What should be done to reduce the risk of developing diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding processed foods (D) reduces sugar/fat intake, lowering diabetes risk.
Question 5 of 9
A CT scan can be used to assess a spinal column injury. The CT scan can specifically be used to assess:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CT (D) excels at imaging bone structure in spinal injuries.
Question 6 of 9
What may be observed when a patient's platelet total drops?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low platelets (A) increase bleeding risk.
Question 7 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 8 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 9 of 9
What happens when the transport of sodium is interfered with?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium transport disruption (e.g., in cells or kidneys) can lower blood pressure (C) by affecting fluid balance and vascular tone.