Froggy Jumps
80-question med-surg quiz
1
A nurse is infusing a hypertonic solution to increase a patient's blood volume. Which physiological process describes the movement of fluid from low solute concentration to high solute concentration?
2
A patient with hyperchloremia is exhibiting deep, rapid respirations. What is the clinical term for this breathing pattern?
3
What is the primary cause of respiratory alkalosis in a patient experiencing an acute anxiety attack?
4
A patient receiving hypertonic enteral feedings develops frequent liquid stools. what is the most likely cause?
5
Which assessment finding is characteristic of hypocalcemia and involves spasms of the hand when a blood pressure cuff is inflated?
6
When analyzing laboratory results, the nurse understands that if serum phosphorus levels are elevated, calcium levels will be:
7
Which symptom is most suggestive of an asthma diagnosis and often worsens during the night?
8
Which class of common cardiovascular medications should be avoided in patients with asthma?
9
To ensure a safe discharge, what minimum peak flow meter percentage of a patient's predicted value must they achieve?
10
A patient is diagnosed with Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP). Which specific risk factor in their history most likely contributed?
11
To prevent complications during a thoracentesis, what is the maximum amount of fluid removed at one time?
12
Following a bronchoscopy, what is the priority nursing action before oral fluids?
13
What is the "gold standard" diagnostic test for identifying Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
14
For a Mantoux PPD skin test, what size induration is considered positive for TB in most populations?
15
Following a total laryngectomy, the patient will permanently lose which ability?
16
What is the target SpO2 goal for a patient with COPD receiving oxygen therapy?
17
To prevent dumping syndrome, in what position should the nurse place the patient for 20-30 minutes after meals?
18
Patients who have undergone a total gastrectomy require which lifelong supplement?
19
Which sign involves sharp pain and cessation of breathing during RUQ palpation?
20
In acute appendicitis, where is pain typically localized after starting in the periumbilical area?
21
Which diet is suggested following an episode of acute gastritis?
22
What is the primary causative organism in most Peptic Ulcer Disease cases?
23
Which stoma appearance indicates adequate blood supply?
24
What is the priority intervention during the acute phase of diverticulitis?
25
Which test is contraindicated in suspected bowel obstruction?
26
To prevent a false-positive FOBT, what should the patient avoid for 3 days prior?
27
Following a barium swallow, what instruction ensures barium evacuation?
28
For smooth scope entry during an EGD, what position is used?
29
Which condition can cause "postrenal" acute renal failure?
30
During hemodialysis, which vital sign change is the nurse most concerned about?
31
How is actual urine output calculated for a patient on CBI?
32
What is the most common pathogen for acute prostatitis?
33
How does a UTI typically present in geriatric patients?
34
What is a critical responsibility when caring for a patient with renal calculi?
35
Which laboratory value is the most accurate indicator of kidney function?
36
What is involuntary urine leakage during a sneeze called?
37
What mechanism causes anemia in chronic kidney disease?
38
What are the priorities for a sickle cell crisis?
39
Which foods are recommended for iron-deficiency anemia?
40
In hemolytic anemia, jaundice is caused by:
41
What nursing diagnosis fits a patient with anemia and fatigue?
42
A patient with ACS has ST-segment elevation on EKG. Priority intervention?
43
Which lab values monitor warfarin effectiveness?
44
Leg pain during walking relieved by rest in PAD is called:
45
Sudden SOB and chest pain in a DVT patient indicates:
46
Teaching for Raynaud's phenomenon includes avoiding:
47
Why avoid heating pads in PAD?
48
Priority non-pharmacological care for venous insufficiency?
49
Heart conduction sequence?
50
How long should a patient fast before a cardiac catheterization?
51
What is a sudden low platelet count during heparin therapy called?
52
Hallmark EKG finding for Atrial Fibrillation?
53
Priority nursing goal during acute MI?
54
A unilateral vesicular rash following a nerve distribution is:
55
Characteristic lesion of psoriasis?
56
Trigger for contact dermatitis?
57
Why apply tar preparations at night?
58
Skin layer providing structural integrity?
59
"Three Ps" of hyperglycemia?
60
Metformin protocol for a contrast scan?
61
Best time to take Levothyroxine?
62
Symptom of hyperthyroidism?
63
Priority for thyroid storm?
64
Serious complication of untreated hypothyroidism?
65
FAST acronym for stroke:
66
Signs of bacterial meningitis?
67
Lumbar puncture position?
68
Substances withheld for 24-48h before EEG?
69
West Nile Virus prevention?
70
relapses trigger for MS?
71
Difference between aphasia and dysarthria?
72
alteplase window for ischemic stroke?
73
Meniere’s disease diet?
74
"Curtain" falling over the vision field indicates?
75
Early signal of compartment syndrome?
76
Petechiae on the chest wall after long bone fracture indicates:
77
Why remove metal-backed patches before MRI?
78
Plaster cast drying time?
79
Why check for recent barium studies before a bone scan?
80
Calculate IV flow rate: 500 mL over 4 hours with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL.
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