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Medical Surgical Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
When prioritizing client care after receiving change-of-shift report, which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because a client who is experiencing shortness of breath may be in a critical condition requiring immediate intervention to prevent respiratory distress or failure. This is a high-priority issue that needs prompt assessment and intervention to ensure the client's safety. A: A client awaiting transport for an abdominal x-ray is not in an immediate life-threatening situation. B: A client with a prescription for discharge can typically wait as the discharge process can be coordinated by other healthcare team members. C: A client who received oral pain medication 30 minutes ago is not experiencing an urgent or life-threatening situation, as the medication may take time to alleviate pain.
Question 2 of 9
Which risk is more prone to clients who administer carbamazepine for bipolar disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 9
What nursing measure would be most helpful in soliciting Mr. Ross’s cooperation with arm and shoulder exercises?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 9
19. Which herb may relieve anxiety but can cause hepatotoxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 9
A healthcare professional is monitoring a client following a thoracentesis. The healthcare professional should identify which of the following manifestations as a complication and contact the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, increased heart rate, as it indicates a potential complication such as hemorrhage or pneumothorax post-thoracentesis. An increased heart rate can signify hypovolemia or respiratory distress, requiring immediate provider notification. Serosanguineous drainage (A) is expected initially, discomfort (B) is common, and decreased temperature (D) is not typically a complication post-thoracentesis.
Question 6 of 9
What general appearance and obvious physical characteristic components should the nurse evaluate when completing a biocultural assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 7 of 9
In an emergency department, a healthcare provider is preparing to care for a client with multiple system trauma following a motor vehicle crash. What should be the priority focus of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Airway protection. The priority focus of care in a client with multiple system trauma is to ensure a patent airway to maintain oxygenation and ventilation. Without a clear airway, the client can rapidly deteriorate. Airway management takes precedence over other interventions to prevent hypoxia and respiratory failure. Decreasing intracranial pressure (B) and stabilizing cardiac arrhythmias (C) are important but secondary to ensuring adequate oxygenation. Preventing musculoskeletal disability (D) is not the immediate concern in this critical situation.
Question 8 of 9
What is the role of corticosteroids in treating uveitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 9 of 9
Why would you give Mrs. West atropine sulfate as a preoperative medication primarily?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.