A client has a central venous access device (CVAD) with a gauze dressing that was last changed 48 hours ago and appears to be clean and dry. According to standard protocol, how soon should the dressin
Med Surg Proctored Exam(Exemplify)
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Med Surg Proctored Exam(Exemplify) is a nursing-school practice exam with 90 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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A nurse is caring for a client in an outpatient clinic who has received a new prescription for a medication to be taken sublingually. The nurse must provide education on the correct administration of
Based on the change of shift report, which client should the nurse assess first?
A nurse is administering IV mannitol to a client diagnosed with cerebral edema. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform prior to the administration of mannitol?
Which of the following actions should a nurse perform when suctioning clients with tracheostomy tubes, according to best practices? Select All that Apply.
The nurse is assessing a client presenting with chest pain and determines that the client's symptoms correlate with angina-type pain, which was provoked by exercise. Which of the following treatments
A nurse is caring for a client who has recently returned from international travel and is presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms The nurse is reviewing preventive health teaching measures related t
Which of the following are potential causes of obstructive shock? Select All that Apply.
A child is admitted with circumferential burns of the left arm. Following the initial assessment, what is the most urgent intervention the nurse should anticipate to prevent complications such as comp
Which of the following modes of transmission is most associated with hepatitis B for a client who has been diagnosed with the virus?
A nurse is caring for a client with a C5 spinal cord injury. Which of the following activity limitations should the nurse anticipate for this client?
A nurse assesses a client who has experienced significant blood loss from a ruptured aneurysm. Which of the following findings would most likely indicate the client is experiencing hypovolemic shock?
A nurse is caring for a client with bone marrow suppression due to methotrexate therapy. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to assess for the improvement of the client's condition?
A nurse is assessing a client who has progressed through the progressive stage of shock. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect during this stage?
Which of the following methods can be used to verify the correct placement of an endotracheal tube after intubation? Select All that Apply.
When initiating oxygen therapy for a client with respiratory failure and monitoring their response, which assessment finding would most warrant immediate intervention?
A client with a chest tube shows excessive continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. After clamping the tube near the dressing, the bubbling continues. What should the nurse do next?
Which of the following is a significant risk factor for the development of liver cirrhosis?
A client presents to the emergency department with burns covering 20% of their total body surface area. How will the nurse determine that fluid resuscitation in this client has been effective?
When monitoring a client after a kidney transplant, which of the following findings would indicate a potential acute rejection of the transplant?
A client is on Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV). Which of the following statements accurately describes this mode of ventilation?
Which of the following statements are true regarding the diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)? Select All that Apply.
What is the recommended cuff inflation pressure for an endotracheal tube to prevent tissue necrosis in a client?
A client with flail chest is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following interventions is the priority to ensure adequate ventilation and prevent aspiration?
Which of the following is a primary action of entacapone when used with levodopa for clients with Parkinson's disease?