Medical Surgical Nursing Review Questions Part 4
by Daisy Jane Antipuesto RN MN · November 25, 2010
December 2010 Nursing Board Exam Review Questions on Medical Surgical Nursing.
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Question 1 |
A | Platelet aggregation |
B | Ionization of blood calcium |
C | Fibrinogen formation of the liver |
D | Prothrombin formation by the liver |
Question 2 |
A | Semilunar valves |
B | Pulmonic valves |
C | Atrioventricular valves |
D | Aortic Valves |
Question 3 |
A | “So that we can assure your oxygen level, please remove the polish from at least 2 nails.” |
B | “If you do not remove all your polish, I will request a needlestick to test oxygen levels.” |
C | “I am sorry. All your nail polish must be removed” |
D | “I will ask your provider if we must ruin those beautiful nails.” |
Question 4 |
A | Evaluating SaO2 levels |
B | Observing for skin color changes |
C | Assessing for club fingers |
D | Identifying tactile fremitus |
Question 5 |
A | “Do you urinate often at night?” |
B | “Are you buying larger shoe sizes?” |
C | “Is your mouth frequently dry after meals?” |
D | “Have you had alopecia lately?” |
Question 6 |
A | “I’m having frequent urination” |
B | “I hear buzzing sounds” |
C | “I feel nauseated and sick” |
D | “My neck is aching.” |
Question 7 |
A | AV node |
B | SA node |
C | Bundle of His |
D | Accelerator nerve to heart |
Question 8 |
A | Manifested by night sweats |
B | Asymptomatic |
C | Manifested by productive cough |
D | Manifested by pain on the lower lobe |
Question 9 |
A | Force against an arterial wall |
B | Difference between the apical and radial rates |
C | Difference between the systolic and diastolic readings |
D | Degree of ventricular contraction in reaction to output. |
Question 10 |
A | Begin intravenous therapy |
B | Initiate continuous blood pressure monitoring |
C | Administer oxygen therapy |
D | Institute cardiac monitoring |
Question 11 |
A | Not beating |
B | Beating slowly |
C | Beating regularly |
D | Beating rapidly |
Question 12 |
A | Supply blood to the endocardium |
B | Carry blood from the aorta to the myocardium |
C | Carry reduced oxygen-content blood to the lungs |
D | Carry high-oxygen content blood from the lungs towards the heart |
Question 13 |
A | Megakaryocytes |
B | Granulocytes |
C | Reticulocytes |
D | Erythrocytes |
Question 14 |
A | Pulsating abdominal mass |
B | Distended abdomen |
C | Decreased bowel sounds |
D | Blood in stools |
Question 15 |
A | Call the health care provider |
B | Put the client in Fowler’s position |
C | Lower the oxygen rate |
D | Take the vital signs |
Question 16 |
A | Increased blood pressure |
B | Flushed dry skin |
C | Distended neck veins |
D | Bilateral basal rales |
Question 17 |
A | A 13-year-old boy with chicken pox |
B | A 9-year-old girl post appendectomy |
C | A 10-year-old boy with CHF |
D | An 8-year-old boy with salmonellosis |
Question 18 |
A | Hydrocephalus |
B | Paralysis |
C | Malnutrition |
D | Mental retardation |
Question 19 |
A | Atrophy of the stomach lining |
B | Reduced function of the bone marrow |
C | Diminished liver metabolism |
D | Erosion of the intestinal rugae |
Question 20 |
A | 3 minutes |
B | 5 minutes |
C | 8 minutes |
D | 10 minutes |
Question 21 |
A | Diastolic phase |
B | Systolic phase |
C | Lub-dub phase |
D | Resting Phase |
Question 22 |
A | Prepare the woman for induced abortion. |
B | Place the patient on bedrest for at least 1 week and reevaluate |
C | Prepare the woman for sonogram to determine the integrity of the gestational sac |
D | Comfort the woman by telling her that if she losses the baby she can try to get pregnant again in about one month. |
Question 23 |
A | Pain |
B | Fatigue |
C | Risk for infection |
D | Risk for peripheral neurovascular dysfunction |
Question 24 |
A | Fibrin |
B | Thrombin |
C | Fibrinogen |
D | Prothrombin |
Question 25 |
A | Pericardium |
B | SA node |
C | Septum |
D | Atrium |
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Daisy Jane Antipuesto RN MN
Currently a Nursing Local Board Examination Reviewer. Subjects handled are Pediatric, Obstetric and Psychiatric Nursing. Previous work experiences include: Clinical instructor/lecturer, clinical coordinator (Level II), caregiver instructor/lecturer, NC2 examination reviewer and staff/clinic nurse. Areas of specialization: Emergency room, Orthopedic Ward and Delivery Room. Also an IELTS passer.