CMSRN FREE CMSRN Medical-Surgical Nursing Trivia Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A patient with chronic kidney disease has a potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L. Which ECG change should the nurse anticipate?

Accepted Answer

Peaked T waves

Answer

Prolonged QT interval

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ST segment depression

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U waves

Question 2

Which assessment finding in a patient with a new hip replacement requires immediate nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

Internal rotation of the affected leg

Answer

Mild incisional pain rated 3/10

Answer

Slight swelling around the surgical site

Answer

Ability to dorsiflex the affected foot

Question 3

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving a blood transfusion who develops fever, chills, and flank pain. What type of reaction is most likely occurring?

Accepted Answer

Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction

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Febrile non-hemolytic reaction

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Allergic transfusion reaction

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Transfusion-related acute lung injury

Question 4

Which lab value should a nurse monitor most closely in a patient receiving IV vancomycin?

Accepted Answer

Serum trough level

Answer

Serum peak level

Answer

Urine specific gravity

Answer

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Question 5

A patient with cirrhosis develops asterixis. Which metabolic abnormality does this finding suggest?

Accepted Answer

Elevated ammonia levels

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Hypocalcemia

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Hyponatremia

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Metabolic acidosis

Question 6

During the immediate postoperative period, a patient who underwent thyroidectomy reports tingling around the mouth and fingertips. What should the nurse assess for first?

Accepted Answer

Chvostek sign

Answer

Trousseau sign

Answer

Neck hematoma

Answer

Laryngeal nerve damage