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Galen College of Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
NUR 242 Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Comprehensive
Final Examination
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Date Signature
How to use this exam
1 Set a timer. Practice under real exam conditions! No notes, no AI assistance.
2 When finished, scan the QR code on the last page to submit and see the correct answers with detailed
explanations.
3 Review your mistakes carefully and note down areas that need improvement. targeted study materials like
quizzes, summaries, and study guides.
Section 50 total marks Multiple Choice
Select the single best answer for each question. Each question is worth 1 mark.
Question 1 1 mark
According to the NUR 242 topical outline, which concept focuses on the overview of professional nursing and
established standards of care?
A Health and Wellness
B Introduction and Orientation
C Leadership and Management
D Communication and Collaborative Care
Question 2 1 mark
Which nursing action is an example of secondary prevention according to Unit 1 learning outcomes?
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A Teaching a patient how to use an insulin pump
B Performing a blood pressure screening at a senior center
C Administering immunizations at a community health fair D Providing rehabilitation for a patient
following a stroke
Question 3 1 mark
A patient is admitted with suspected Tuberculosis. According to the 'Precautions for Hospitalized Patients' document,
which type of precaution must be implemented?
A Droplet Precautions
B Contact Precautions
C Standard Precautions only
D Airborne Precautions
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1 mark
Question 4
Which metabolic complication is a known effect of immobility as identified in the NUR 242 'Immobility' guide?
A Positive nitrogen balance
B Hypercalcemia
C Hypocalcemia
D Increased metabolic rate
Question 5 1 mark
A nurse is assessing a patient for systemic signs of inflammation. Which finding is most indicative of a systemic
inflammatory response?
A Purulent drainage from a wound B
Circumscribed edema
C Elevated body temperature (fever) D
Local redness at the site of injury
Question 6 1 mark
For a patient diagnosed with Clostridium difficile, which action is mandatory according to the Contact Precautions
guidelines?
A Maintaining a 3-foot distance without a mask B
Wearing an N95 respirator
C Ensuring a room with negative airflow ventilation
D Washing hands with soap and water after patient contact
Question 7
A nurse assesses a patient's pain using the PQRST mnemonic. What does the 'Q' represent in this assessment tool?
A Quelling factors
B Quality or Description
C Quantity or Intensity D Quickness of onset
Galen College of Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
NUR 242 Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Comprehensive
Final Examination
Name Student ID
Date Signature
How to use this exam
1 Set a timer. Practice under real exam conditions! No notes, no AI assistance.
2 When finished, scan the QR code on the last page to submit and see the correct answers with detailed
explanations.
3 Review your mistakes carefully and note down areas that need improvement. targeted study materials like
quizzes, summaries, and study guides.
Section 50 total marks Multiple Choice
Select the single best answer for each question. Each question is worth 1 mark.
Question 1 1 mark
According to the NUR 242 topical outline, which concept focuses on the overview of professional nursing and
established standards of care?
A Health and Wellness
B Introduction and Orientation
C Leadership and Management
D Communication and Collaborative Care
Question 2 1 mark
Which nursing action is an example of secondary prevention according to Unit 1 learning outcomes?
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A Teaching a patient how to use an insulin pump
B Performing a blood pressure screening at a senior center
C Administering immunizations at a community health fair D Providing rehabilitation for a patient
following a stroke
Question 3 1 mark
A patient is admitted with suspected Tuberculosis. According to the 'Precautions for Hospitalized Patients' document,
which type of precaution must be implemented?
A Droplet Precautions
B Contact Precautions
C Standard Precautions only
D Airborne Precautions
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1 mark
Question 4
Which metabolic complication is a known effect of immobility as identified in the NUR 242 'Immobility' guide?
A Positive nitrogen balance
B Hypercalcemia
C Hypocalcemia
D Increased metabolic rate
Question 5 1 mark
A nurse is assessing a patient for systemic signs of inflammation. Which finding is most indicative of a systemic
inflammatory response?
A Purulent drainage from a wound B
Circumscribed edema
C Elevated body temperature (fever) D
Local redness at the site of injury
Question 6 1 mark
For a patient diagnosed with Clostridium difficile, which action is mandatory according to the Contact Precautions
guidelines?
A Maintaining a 3-foot distance without a mask B
Wearing an N95 respirator
C Ensuring a room with negative airflow ventilation
D Washing hands with soap and water after patient contact
Question 7
A nurse assesses a patient's pain using the PQRST mnemonic. What does the 'Q' represent in this assessment tool?
A Quelling factors
B Quality or Description
C Quantity or Intensity D Quickness of onset
