MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING EXAM
1. Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam
Topics: Care of adult patients with chronic and acute illnesses, surgical care, infection, and
complications.
Sample Questions:
1. A patient is post-op day 2 from abdominal surgery. Which assessment finding is most
concerning?
Answer: Temp 101°F with increased WBC (possible infection)
2. The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure. Which intervention is a priority?
Answer: Monitor daily weight and fluid balance
2. Pediatric Nursing Exam
Topics: Growth and development, pediatric assessment, immunizations, and common pediatric
illnesses.
Sample Questions:
1. At 6 months, a baby should be able to:
Answer: Sit with support and reach for objects
2. Which is the priority nursing intervention for a child with asthma exacerbation?
Answer: Administer prescribed bronchodilator and monitor oxygen saturation
3. Maternal and Newborn Nursing Exam
Topics: Prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and newborn assessment.
Sample Questions:
1. A patient in labor has contractions every 2 minutes lasting 70 seconds. What is the
nurse’s priority action?
Answer: Notify the healthcare provider (possible fetal distress)
2. Normal newborn heart rate range:
Answer: 120–160 bpm
1. Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam
Topics: Care of adult patients with chronic and acute illnesses, surgical care, infection, and
complications.
Sample Questions:
1. A patient is post-op day 2 from abdominal surgery. Which assessment finding is most
concerning?
Answer: Temp 101°F with increased WBC (possible infection)
2. The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure. Which intervention is a priority?
Answer: Monitor daily weight and fluid balance
2. Pediatric Nursing Exam
Topics: Growth and development, pediatric assessment, immunizations, and common pediatric
illnesses.
Sample Questions:
1. At 6 months, a baby should be able to:
Answer: Sit with support and reach for objects
2. Which is the priority nursing intervention for a child with asthma exacerbation?
Answer: Administer prescribed bronchodilator and monitor oxygen saturation
3. Maternal and Newborn Nursing Exam
Topics: Prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and newborn assessment.
Sample Questions:
1. A patient in labor has contractions every 2 minutes lasting 70 seconds. What is the
nurse’s priority action?
Answer: Notify the healthcare provider (possible fetal distress)
2. Normal newborn heart rate range:
Answer: 120–160 bpm
