NUR 242 MED-SURG EXAM Preparation
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1. The primary goal of medical-surgical nursing is:
A. Surgery assistance
B. Disease prevention only
C. Restoring and maintaining health
D. Medication administration only
Answer: C
Rationale: Med-surg nursing focuses on restoring, maintaining, and promoting
patient health.
2. The most important patient assessment tool is:
A. MRI
B. Physical examination
C. Surgery report
D. Lab equipment
Answer: B
Rationale: Physical assessment is the foundation of nursing evaluation.
3. Normal body temperature range is approximately:
A. 30–35°C
B. 35–36°C
C. 36.5–37.5°C
D. 38–40°C
Answer: C
Rationale: Normal adult temperature is 36.5–37.5°C.
,4. The primary purpose of hand hygiene is to:
A. Remove dirt only
B. Prevent infection transmission
C. Improve skin texture
D. Reduce sweat
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene prevents the spread of microorganisms.
5. The first step in the nursing process is:
A. Diagnosis
B. Evaluation
C. Assessment
D. Planning
Answer: C
Rationale: Assessment is the foundation of nursing care.
6. Vital signs include:
A. ECG only
B. Temperature, pulse, respiration, BP
C. Blood sugar only
D. Urine output only
Answer: B
Rationale: These are standard vital signs.
7. Normal adult pulse rate is:
A. 40–60 bpm
B. 60–100 bpm
C. 100–140 bpm
D. 140–160 bpm
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal resting pulse is 60–100 bpm.
, 8. The main function of red blood cells is:
A. Fight infection
B. Carry oxygen
C. Produce hormones
D. Clot blood
Answer: B
Rationale: RBCs transport oxygen via hemoglobin.
9. Leukocytes primarily function in:
A. Oxygen transport
B. Immunity
C. Digestion
D. Clotting
Answer: B
Rationale: WBCs fight infection.
10. Platelets are responsible for:
A. Oxygen delivery
B. Blood clotting
C. Hormone production
D. Digestion
Answer: B
Rationale: Platelets help form blood clots.
11. The normal respiratory rate for adults is:
A. 5–10
B. 12–20
C. 20–30
D. 30–40
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult respiration is 12–20 breaths/min.
Newest Version with Complete
Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers| Brand New Version!
1. The primary goal of medical-surgical nursing is:
A. Surgery assistance
B. Disease prevention only
C. Restoring and maintaining health
D. Medication administration only
Answer: C
Rationale: Med-surg nursing focuses on restoring, maintaining, and promoting
patient health.
2. The most important patient assessment tool is:
A. MRI
B. Physical examination
C. Surgery report
D. Lab equipment
Answer: B
Rationale: Physical assessment is the foundation of nursing evaluation.
3. Normal body temperature range is approximately:
A. 30–35°C
B. 35–36°C
C. 36.5–37.5°C
D. 38–40°C
Answer: C
Rationale: Normal adult temperature is 36.5–37.5°C.
,4. The primary purpose of hand hygiene is to:
A. Remove dirt only
B. Prevent infection transmission
C. Improve skin texture
D. Reduce sweat
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene prevents the spread of microorganisms.
5. The first step in the nursing process is:
A. Diagnosis
B. Evaluation
C. Assessment
D. Planning
Answer: C
Rationale: Assessment is the foundation of nursing care.
6. Vital signs include:
A. ECG only
B. Temperature, pulse, respiration, BP
C. Blood sugar only
D. Urine output only
Answer: B
Rationale: These are standard vital signs.
7. Normal adult pulse rate is:
A. 40–60 bpm
B. 60–100 bpm
C. 100–140 bpm
D. 140–160 bpm
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal resting pulse is 60–100 bpm.
, 8. The main function of red blood cells is:
A. Fight infection
B. Carry oxygen
C. Produce hormones
D. Clot blood
Answer: B
Rationale: RBCs transport oxygen via hemoglobin.
9. Leukocytes primarily function in:
A. Oxygen transport
B. Immunity
C. Digestion
D. Clotting
Answer: B
Rationale: WBCs fight infection.
10. Platelets are responsible for:
A. Oxygen delivery
B. Blood clotting
C. Hormone production
D. Digestion
Answer: B
Rationale: Platelets help form blood clots.
11. The normal respiratory rate for adults is:
A. 5–10
B. 12–20
C. 20–30
D. 30–40
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult respiration is 12–20 breaths/min.
