MED SURG CMS COMPREHENSIVE TEST
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Definition of pneumonia. Answer: Infection and inflammation of
alveoli.
◉ Treatment of pneumonia. Answer: Antibiotics, allow rest, frequent
breaks, position patient with good lung down.
◉ Definition of aspiration pneumonia. Answer: Food or liquid enters
the lungs instead of the esophagus when swallowing.
◉ Risk factors for aspiration pneumonia. Answer: Stroke,
Alzheimer's disease, ALS.
◉ Prevention of aspiration pneumonia. Answer: Thickened liquids,
flex neck when swallowing, upright position, avoid sedating
medications before meals.
◉ Definition of atelectasis. Answer: Collapse or shriveling of alveoli.
, ◉ Causes of atelectasis. Answer: Post-operative immobility,
bedbound patients.
◉ Treatment of atelectasis. Answer: Incentive spirometry, deep
breathing exercises.
◉ Definition of ICP. Answer: Increased pressure in skull from
swelling or hemorrhage.
◉ Ominous signs of ICP. Answer: Fixed pupils,
decorticate/decerebrate posturing, projectile vomiting, Cushing's
triad.
◉ Concerning signs of ICP. Answer: Headache, stroke symptoms,
seizures, restlessness, irritability.
◉ Treatment of ICP. Answer: Raise HOB 20°, mannitol or hypertonic
saline, fluid restriction, quiet environment, notify neurosurgery,
avoid straining.
◉ Definition of CVA. Answer: Compromised brain perfusion, often
ischemic from embolus.
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Definition of pneumonia. Answer: Infection and inflammation of
alveoli.
◉ Treatment of pneumonia. Answer: Antibiotics, allow rest, frequent
breaks, position patient with good lung down.
◉ Definition of aspiration pneumonia. Answer: Food or liquid enters
the lungs instead of the esophagus when swallowing.
◉ Risk factors for aspiration pneumonia. Answer: Stroke,
Alzheimer's disease, ALS.
◉ Prevention of aspiration pneumonia. Answer: Thickened liquids,
flex neck when swallowing, upright position, avoid sedating
medications before meals.
◉ Definition of atelectasis. Answer: Collapse or shriveling of alveoli.
, ◉ Causes of atelectasis. Answer: Post-operative immobility,
bedbound patients.
◉ Treatment of atelectasis. Answer: Incentive spirometry, deep
breathing exercises.
◉ Definition of ICP. Answer: Increased pressure in skull from
swelling or hemorrhage.
◉ Ominous signs of ICP. Answer: Fixed pupils,
decorticate/decerebrate posturing, projectile vomiting, Cushing's
triad.
◉ Concerning signs of ICP. Answer: Headache, stroke symptoms,
seizures, restlessness, irritability.
◉ Treatment of ICP. Answer: Raise HOB 20°, mannitol or hypertonic
saline, fluid restriction, quiet environment, notify neurosurgery,
avoid straining.
◉ Definition of CVA. Answer: Compromised brain perfusion, often
ischemic from embolus.
