Med Surg Proctored Exam Practice Questions - Set 78

The nurse is caring for clients with spinal deformities. Which type of deformity would have the most significant consequences on the respiratory system?

The nurse is caring for a client with a neurological deficit. In assessing the client, the nurse will utilize the standard Glasgow Coma Scale. What will the nurse be assessing on this patient? Select all that apply.

A suspicious breast lump is noted on a mammogram. The client asks the nurse which diagnostic test confirms if the lump is cancerous or benign. Which response by the nurse is most correct?

The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old client who has sustained a fracture from falling off a slide while playing in the park. What type of fracture did the child most likely sustain?

The nurse is caring for a client with a degenerative joint disorder and is providing education about different medications that may be used to help the disorder. The nurse provides education for (SATA):.

The nurse is caring for a client experiencing hearing loss. The nurse uses the otoscope and notes a significant accumulation of cerumen. Which hearing loss type would be most accurate?

The nurse is checking the blood glucose of a client and has a reading of 48. The client is not easily awakened and only responds with a groan. What will the nurse administer to raise the blood glucose level?

The nurse is obtaining a history on a client stating nocturia. When evaluating the client's evening behaviors, which may be the cause of the problem?

A client that the nurse is caring for experiences a seizure. What would be a priority nursing action?

The nurse is providing patient education for a client who is going to have an ostomy created due to chronic Crohn's disease. The nurse has decided that pre- operative education is successful when the client states:. (select all that apply).

When performing pin care, which of the following would be most appropriate? Select all that apply.

Which assessment finding is most important in determining which client has a higher risk for testicular cancer?

You are taking care of a client who suffers from Meniere's disease. On assessment, you note what common symptoms of this disorder? Select all that apply.

The nursing instructor is having a group discussion about the functions of the skin prior to reviewing common skin disorders. The instructor is pleased when the students answer (SATA).

The nurse is caring for a client who has had a fracture reduction using a cast. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to assess before and after the cast application?

You have a client admitted to the unit having suffered a cerebral vascular accident. You are planning the plan of care for the client. What nursing diagnosis would be included in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.