Capstone Med Surg Assessment
1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing
cycle
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart
transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include
in the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving 3 % sodium chloride via
continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory finding should the
nurse identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for
the screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements
should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the
following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to
prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure?
Propofol
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which
of the following interventions should the nurse include in the clients
plan? Select all that apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels
Maintain NPO status until pain-free
Manage acute pain