Nurs 120 Chapters 1, 2 &4 (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) Introduction to Medical
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Questions & Answers [Grade A]
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Which of the following best defines critical thinking? -correct answer Orderly, goal-
directed thinking
A patient has a nursing diagnosis of "impaired swallowing" related to muscle
weakness as evidenced by drooling, coughing and choking. Which of the following
outcomes is appropriate for this patient's nursing diagnosis? -correct answer
Improved swallowing within 48 hours as evidenced by no coughing or choking
The nurse is providing care for a patient with a medical diagnosis of congestive heart
failure who is very short of breath. Which of the following is a nursing diagnosis that
is correctly stated in the PES (problem, etiology, and signs & symptoms) format? -
correct answer Impaired gas exchange related to excess interstitial fluid as evidenced
by respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute and patient stating he feels short of
breath.
, Nurs 120 Chapters 1, 2 &4 (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing Review 100% Verified
Questions & Answers [Grade A]
- WCU
Questions to develop critical thinking skills: -correct answer Have I thought this
through?
What info do I need?
How do I know?
Is someone influencing my thinking in ways I am not aware of?
Is there an expert I can consult who can help me think this through?
Am I too stressed or tired to think carefully about this right now?
LPN role -correct answer Provides direct patient care. Spends more time at the
bedside than the RN. Develops therapeutic relationship and understand the patient's
needs. Collaborates with RN to analyze data and develop, implement, and evaluate
the plan of care.
, Nurs 120 Chapters 1, 2 &4 (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing Review 100% Verified
Questions & Answers [Grade A]
- WCU
What's Up? Guide to symptom assessment -correct answer W = Where is it
H = How does it feel (quality) dull, sharp, etc
A = Aggravating and alleviating factors
T = Timing - start, and how long lasts
S = Severity - scale of 0-10
U = Useful other data - other symptoms present
P = Patient's perception of the problem
Nursing Diagnosis vs Medical Diagnosis -correct answer Impaired mobility - Nursing
Ineffective coping - Nursing
Herniated disk - Medical
Fractured Femur - Medical
Diabetes - Medical
Impaired gas exchange - Nursing
, Nurs 120 Chapters 1, 2 &4 (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing Review 100% Verified
Questions & Answers [Grade A]
- WCU
Appendicitis - Medical
Activity intolerance - Nursing
Planning -correct answer Involves setting priorities, establishing outcomes, and
identifying interventions that will help the patient meet the identified outcomes.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs -correct answer 1. Physiological
2. Safety
3. Love/Belonging
4. Self Esteem/Esteem of others
5. Self-Actualization
Physiological -correct answer Breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis,
excretion
2027 Update) Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing Review 100% Verified
Questions & Answers [Grade A]
- WCU
Which of the following best defines critical thinking? -correct answer Orderly, goal-
directed thinking
A patient has a nursing diagnosis of "impaired swallowing" related to muscle
weakness as evidenced by drooling, coughing and choking. Which of the following
outcomes is appropriate for this patient's nursing diagnosis? -correct answer
Improved swallowing within 48 hours as evidenced by no coughing or choking
The nurse is providing care for a patient with a medical diagnosis of congestive heart
failure who is very short of breath. Which of the following is a nursing diagnosis that
is correctly stated in the PES (problem, etiology, and signs & symptoms) format? -
correct answer Impaired gas exchange related to excess interstitial fluid as evidenced
by respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute and patient stating he feels short of
breath.
, Nurs 120 Chapters 1, 2 &4 (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing Review 100% Verified
Questions & Answers [Grade A]
- WCU
Questions to develop critical thinking skills: -correct answer Have I thought this
through?
What info do I need?
How do I know?
Is someone influencing my thinking in ways I am not aware of?
Is there an expert I can consult who can help me think this through?
Am I too stressed or tired to think carefully about this right now?
LPN role -correct answer Provides direct patient care. Spends more time at the
bedside than the RN. Develops therapeutic relationship and understand the patient's
needs. Collaborates with RN to analyze data and develop, implement, and evaluate
the plan of care.
, Nurs 120 Chapters 1, 2 &4 (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing Review 100% Verified
Questions & Answers [Grade A]
- WCU
What's Up? Guide to symptom assessment -correct answer W = Where is it
H = How does it feel (quality) dull, sharp, etc
A = Aggravating and alleviating factors
T = Timing - start, and how long lasts
S = Severity - scale of 0-10
U = Useful other data - other symptoms present
P = Patient's perception of the problem
Nursing Diagnosis vs Medical Diagnosis -correct answer Impaired mobility - Nursing
Ineffective coping - Nursing
Herniated disk - Medical
Fractured Femur - Medical
Diabetes - Medical
Impaired gas exchange - Nursing
, Nurs 120 Chapters 1, 2 &4 (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing Review 100% Verified
Questions & Answers [Grade A]
- WCU
Appendicitis - Medical
Activity intolerance - Nursing
Planning -correct answer Involves setting priorities, establishing outcomes, and
identifying interventions that will help the patient meet the identified outcomes.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs -correct answer 1. Physiological
2. Safety
3. Love/Belonging
4. Self Esteem/Esteem of others
5. Self-Actualization
Physiological -correct answer Breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis,
excretion
