Med Surg Final
with correct answers 2026
You-lead-a-community-health-clinic-with-this-population-as-some-of-the-clients.-What-should-
you-emphasize-to-promote-disease-prevention-for-patients---correct-answer-it-is-best-
achieved-by-exhibiting-behaviors-that-promote-health
What-is-the-priority-nursing-diagnosis---correct-answer-Ineffective-airway-clearance
Wellness---correct-answer-The-patient's-health-is-ever-changing
Spanish-speakers:-what-to-focus-on-when-finding-an-interpreter---correct-answer-an-
interpreter-who-can-understand-different-dialects-of-the-patient's-language
What-do-you-initiate-with-discharge-planning?---correct-answer-Individual-client-goals
The-hospital-nurse-participates-in-a-client's-discharge-planning.-What-action-should-the-nurse-
prioritize-during-this-process?---correct-answer-Identifying-the-client's-specific-needs
,Transcultural---correct-answer-comparative-study-and-analysis-of-cultures-concerning-nursing-
and-health-illness-caring-practices,-beliefs,-and-values-to-provide-meaningful-and-efficacious-
nursing-care-services-to-their-cultural-values-and-health-illness-context.
--Defined-as-providing-care-to-patients-and-families-across-cultural-variations
-Acknowledging,-respecting,-and-adapting-to-the-cultural-needs-of-patients,-families,-and-
communities
-Facilitating-access-to-culturally-appropriate-health-care-is-critical-to-ensure-holistic-nursing-
care
Question-about-doing-a-home-visit-and-the-need-for-medication-reconciliation---correct-
answer-May-use-alternative-therapies-(herbals)
Check-for-wrong-dosages,-duplicate-medications,-etc.
Promote-medication-regimen
Which-patient-is-likely-to-seek-healthcare-later-in-the-disease-process---correct-answer-
homeless-for-an-extended-period
Cause-and-effect-(stress)-relationship-between-what-diseases---correct-answer-Infectious-
diseases
Traumatic-injuries
Chronic-illnesses
,Nurse-navigator's-role-in-discharging-a-patient-to-a-rehab-facility---correct-answer-educating-
the-client-on-the-goals-of-rehab
What-to-do-during-evaluation-period-(SLTA)---correct-answer-Collect-data
Compare-the-patient's-actual-outcomes-with-the-expected-outcomes.-Determine-the-extent-
to-which-the-expected-outcomes-were-achieved
Include-the-patient,-family,-or-significant-others,-nursing-team-and-other-health-care-team-
members
Identify-alterations-that-need-to-be-made-in-the-nursing-diagnoses,-collaborative-problems,-
goals,-nursing-interventions,-and-expected-outcomes
Continue-all-steps-of-the-nursing-process-(ADPIE)
A-nurse-has-been-working-with-a-client-whose-poorly-controlled-type-1-diabetes-has-led-to-
numerous-health-problems.-Over-the-past-several-years-the-client-has-had-several-admissions-
to-the-hospital-medical-unit,-and-the-nurse-has-often-carried-out-health-promotion-
interventions.-Who-is-ultimately-responsible-for-maintaining-and-promoting-this-client's-
health?---correct-answer-The-client
A-home-health-nurse-is-conducting-a-home-visit-to-a-client-who-receives-wound-care-twice-
weekly-for-a-diabetic-foot-ulcer.-While-performing-the-dressing-change,-the-nurse-realizes-
that-she-forgot-to-bring-the-adhesive-gauze-specified-in-the-wound-care-regimen.-What-is-the-
nurse's-best-action?---correct-answer-Improvise,-if-possible,-using-sterile-gauze-and-adhesive-
tape.
, Within-the-public-health-system-there-has-been-an-increased-demand-for-medical,-nursing,-
and-social-services.-The-nurse-should-recognize-what-phenomenon-as-the-basis-for-this-
increased-demand?---correct-answer-The-growing-number-of-older-adults-in-the-population
Nursing-care-is-provided-in-an-increasingly-diverse-variety-of-settings.-Despite-the-variety-in-
settings,-some-characteristics-of-professional-nursing-practice-are-required-in-any-and-every-
setting.-These-characteristics-include:---correct-answer-cultural-competence
The-nurse-is-planning-to-teach-a-75-year-old-patient-with-coronary-artery-disease-about-
administering-her-prescribed-antiplatelet-medication.-How-can-the-nurse-best-enhance-the-
patients-ability-to-learn?---correct-answer-Make-the-information-directly-relevant-to-the-
patients-condition.
A-nurse-is-conducting-a-home-visit-as-part-of-the-community-health-assessment-of-a-patient-
who-will-receive-scheduled-wound-care.-During-assessment,-the-nurse-should-prioritize-
which-of-the-following-variables?---correct-answer-The-community-and-home-environment,-
support-systems
In-the-course-of-performing-an-admission-assessment,-the-nurse-has-asked-questions-about-
the-patients-first-and-second-order-relatives.-What-is-the-primary-rationale-for-the-nurses-line-
of-questioning?---correct-answer-To-identify-diseases-that-may-be-genetic
Preparing-wellness-for-seniors-and-wellness---correct-answer-proactive-in-achieving-wellness
You-have-a-patient-that-is-being-sent-home-on-intravenous-antibiotic-therapy-for-the-
treatment-of-endocarditis.-You-as-the-nurse-are-preparing-health-education-to-promote-the-
client's-adherence-to-the-course-of-treatment.-What-cultural-considerations-should-the-nurse-
use-when-developing-a-teaching-plan-for-the-client?---correct-answer-Individual-cultural-
assessment
with correct answers 2026
You-lead-a-community-health-clinic-with-this-population-as-some-of-the-clients.-What-should-
you-emphasize-to-promote-disease-prevention-for-patients---correct-answer-it-is-best-
achieved-by-exhibiting-behaviors-that-promote-health
What-is-the-priority-nursing-diagnosis---correct-answer-Ineffective-airway-clearance
Wellness---correct-answer-The-patient's-health-is-ever-changing
Spanish-speakers:-what-to-focus-on-when-finding-an-interpreter---correct-answer-an-
interpreter-who-can-understand-different-dialects-of-the-patient's-language
What-do-you-initiate-with-discharge-planning?---correct-answer-Individual-client-goals
The-hospital-nurse-participates-in-a-client's-discharge-planning.-What-action-should-the-nurse-
prioritize-during-this-process?---correct-answer-Identifying-the-client's-specific-needs
,Transcultural---correct-answer-comparative-study-and-analysis-of-cultures-concerning-nursing-
and-health-illness-caring-practices,-beliefs,-and-values-to-provide-meaningful-and-efficacious-
nursing-care-services-to-their-cultural-values-and-health-illness-context.
--Defined-as-providing-care-to-patients-and-families-across-cultural-variations
-Acknowledging,-respecting,-and-adapting-to-the-cultural-needs-of-patients,-families,-and-
communities
-Facilitating-access-to-culturally-appropriate-health-care-is-critical-to-ensure-holistic-nursing-
care
Question-about-doing-a-home-visit-and-the-need-for-medication-reconciliation---correct-
answer-May-use-alternative-therapies-(herbals)
Check-for-wrong-dosages,-duplicate-medications,-etc.
Promote-medication-regimen
Which-patient-is-likely-to-seek-healthcare-later-in-the-disease-process---correct-answer-
homeless-for-an-extended-period
Cause-and-effect-(stress)-relationship-between-what-diseases---correct-answer-Infectious-
diseases
Traumatic-injuries
Chronic-illnesses
,Nurse-navigator's-role-in-discharging-a-patient-to-a-rehab-facility---correct-answer-educating-
the-client-on-the-goals-of-rehab
What-to-do-during-evaluation-period-(SLTA)---correct-answer-Collect-data
Compare-the-patient's-actual-outcomes-with-the-expected-outcomes.-Determine-the-extent-
to-which-the-expected-outcomes-were-achieved
Include-the-patient,-family,-or-significant-others,-nursing-team-and-other-health-care-team-
members
Identify-alterations-that-need-to-be-made-in-the-nursing-diagnoses,-collaborative-problems,-
goals,-nursing-interventions,-and-expected-outcomes
Continue-all-steps-of-the-nursing-process-(ADPIE)
A-nurse-has-been-working-with-a-client-whose-poorly-controlled-type-1-diabetes-has-led-to-
numerous-health-problems.-Over-the-past-several-years-the-client-has-had-several-admissions-
to-the-hospital-medical-unit,-and-the-nurse-has-often-carried-out-health-promotion-
interventions.-Who-is-ultimately-responsible-for-maintaining-and-promoting-this-client's-
health?---correct-answer-The-client
A-home-health-nurse-is-conducting-a-home-visit-to-a-client-who-receives-wound-care-twice-
weekly-for-a-diabetic-foot-ulcer.-While-performing-the-dressing-change,-the-nurse-realizes-
that-she-forgot-to-bring-the-adhesive-gauze-specified-in-the-wound-care-regimen.-What-is-the-
nurse's-best-action?---correct-answer-Improvise,-if-possible,-using-sterile-gauze-and-adhesive-
tape.
, Within-the-public-health-system-there-has-been-an-increased-demand-for-medical,-nursing,-
and-social-services.-The-nurse-should-recognize-what-phenomenon-as-the-basis-for-this-
increased-demand?---correct-answer-The-growing-number-of-older-adults-in-the-population
Nursing-care-is-provided-in-an-increasingly-diverse-variety-of-settings.-Despite-the-variety-in-
settings,-some-characteristics-of-professional-nursing-practice-are-required-in-any-and-every-
setting.-These-characteristics-include:---correct-answer-cultural-competence
The-nurse-is-planning-to-teach-a-75-year-old-patient-with-coronary-artery-disease-about-
administering-her-prescribed-antiplatelet-medication.-How-can-the-nurse-best-enhance-the-
patients-ability-to-learn?---correct-answer-Make-the-information-directly-relevant-to-the-
patients-condition.
A-nurse-is-conducting-a-home-visit-as-part-of-the-community-health-assessment-of-a-patient-
who-will-receive-scheduled-wound-care.-During-assessment,-the-nurse-should-prioritize-
which-of-the-following-variables?---correct-answer-The-community-and-home-environment,-
support-systems
In-the-course-of-performing-an-admission-assessment,-the-nurse-has-asked-questions-about-
the-patients-first-and-second-order-relatives.-What-is-the-primary-rationale-for-the-nurses-line-
of-questioning?---correct-answer-To-identify-diseases-that-may-be-genetic
Preparing-wellness-for-seniors-and-wellness---correct-answer-proactive-in-achieving-wellness
You-have-a-patient-that-is-being-sent-home-on-intravenous-antibiotic-therapy-for-the-
treatment-of-endocarditis.-You-as-the-nurse-are-preparing-health-education-to-promote-the-
client's-adherence-to-the-course-of-treatment.-What-cultural-considerations-should-the-nurse-
use-when-developing-a-teaching-plan-for-the-client?---correct-answer-Individual-cultural-
assessment
