NUR 201 Med-Surg Final Exam 2026
High-Yield Questions | 10 Practice
Questions | Practice Quiz
1 - A patient presents with acute pulmonary edema.
What is the nurse's priority immediate action?
• Place the patient in high-Fowler's position and
administer high-flow oxygen
• Administer oral beta-blocker as ordered
• Start subcutaneous heparin for DVT prophylaxis
• Begin long-term oral diuretic therapy
Answer: Place the patient in high-Fowler's position and
administer high-flow oxygen
2 - A patient with chest pain arrives to the ED and
myocardial infarction is suspected. Which medication
should the nurse give immediately unless
contraindicated?
• Chewable aspirin 325 mg
• Oral atorvastatin
• Intravenous furosemide
• Subcutaneous heparin
Answer: Chewable aspirin 325 mg
High-Yield Questions | 10 Practice
Questions | Practice Quiz
1 - A patient presents with acute pulmonary edema.
What is the nurse's priority immediate action?
• Place the patient in high-Fowler's position and
administer high-flow oxygen
• Administer oral beta-blocker as ordered
• Start subcutaneous heparin for DVT prophylaxis
• Begin long-term oral diuretic therapy
Answer: Place the patient in high-Fowler's position and
administer high-flow oxygen
2 - A patient with chest pain arrives to the ED and
myocardial infarction is suspected. Which medication
should the nurse give immediately unless
contraindicated?
• Chewable aspirin 325 mg
• Oral atorvastatin
• Intravenous furosemide
• Subcutaneous heparin
Answer: Chewable aspirin 325 mg
