Surgical Practice Exam Test Updated Questions And Answers (Verified Answers)

The nurse is assessing a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which finding is most important for the nurse to respond to first? {Ans: Potassium 6.0 mEq}Which milestone indicates to the nurse successful achievement of young adulthood? {Ans: Completes education and becomes self-supporting}A client with multiple sclerosis has experienced an exacerbation of symptoms, including paresthesias, diplopia, and nystagmus. Which instruction should the nurse provide? {Ans: Schedule extra rest periods}During CPR, when attempting to ventilate a client's lungs, the nurse notes that the chest is not moving. What action should the nurse take first? {Ans: Reposition the head to validate that the head is in the proper position to open the airway}The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive diaphragm about reducing the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) {Ans: Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after intercourse Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months}A 58 year old client, who has no health problems, asks the nurse about the Pneumovax vaccine. The nurse's response to the client should be based on which information? {Ans: The immunization is