Master your Medical-Surgical Nursing examinations with this comprehensive collection of 70+ exam questions and verified answers for Med Surge 51 & 52. This study guide provides extensive practice on eye and ear assessment, ophthalmic and auditory disorders, diagnostic procedures, nursing interventions, pharmacological management, patient education, and clinical decision-making, making it an excellent revision resource for nursing students preparing for examinations, quizzes, ATI, HESI, or NCLEX-style assessments.
The material covers essential topics including Weber and Rinne tests, Snellen chart interpretation, PERRLA assessment, visual acuity, visual field testing, intraocular pressure measurement, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, conjunctivitis, retinal detachment, myopia, astigmatism, corneal injuries, hearing loss, presbycusis, tinnitus, otitis media, otitis externa, Meniere's disease, stapedectomy, myringoplasty, hearing aids, cranial nerve VIII disorders, medication administration, patient safety, and nursing care planning. The question-and-answer format strengthens clinical reasoning, reinforces nursing concepts, and supports effective preparation for both classroom examinations and professional nursing licensure exams.
The content aligns with core Medical-Surgical Nursing principles presented in widely adopted nursing textbooks and evidence-based clinical practice resources, making it an excellent supplemental resource for reinforcing theoretical knowledge and applying nursing concepts in clinical scenarios.
Relevant for Students:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students
Practical/Vocational Nursing (LPN/LVN) students
Medical-Surgical Nursing students
Adult Health Nursing students
RN and PN students preparing for HESI examinations
RN and PN students preparing for ATI examinations
NCLEX-RN candidates
NCLEX-PN candidates
Nursing students completing ophthalmic and auditory system modules
APA References
Hinkle, J. L., & Cheever, K. H. (2021). Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (15th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
Lewis, S. L., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M. M., Harding, M., Kwong, J., & Roberts, D. (2023). Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems (12th ed.). Elsevier.
Ignatavicius, D. D., Workman, M. L., & Rebar, C. R. (2024). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care (11th ed.). Elsevier.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2024). Lippincott Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN. Wolters Kluwer.
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Med Surge 51, Med Surge 52, Medical Surgical Nursing, Med Surg Exam Questions, Med Surg Practice Questions, Medical Surgical Nursing Exam, Adult Health Nursing, Eye Assessment, Ear Assessment, Weber Test, Rinne Test, Snellen Chart, PERRLA, Visual Acuity, Visual Fields, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Open Angle Glaucoma, Acute Angle Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Conjunctivitis, Corneal Abrasion, Astigmatism, Myopia, Presbycusis, Hearing Loss, Conductive Hearing Loss, Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Meniere's Disease, Otitis Media, Otitis Externa, Stapedectomy, Myringoplasty, Hearing Aids, Cranial Nerve VIII, Ophthalmology Nursing, Audiology Nursing, Nursing Pharmacology, Nursing Assessment, Patient Education, NCLEX Review, ATI Nursing, HESI Nursing, Nursing Study Guide, Nursing Exam Questions
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Med Surge 51, 52 2026 Exam
Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
The nurse is collecting data and has just completed the Weber test on a
patient with normal findings. How should the nurse correctly document
the findings? - ANSWER ✔✔Left and right ear heard equally
The nurse performs a Snellen chart examination on a patient. What
Snellen chart documentation indicates normal vision for the patient? -
ANSWER ✔✔Both eyes 20/20
,The nurse has reinforced teaching with a patient after diagnostic testing
reveals tinnitus. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has
been effective? - ANSWER ✔✔The ringing sound I hear in my ear
may be a symptom of another problem.
The nurse palpates a downward small protrusion the helix of a patients
ear known as Darwins tubercle. How should the nurse document this
finding? - ANSWER ✔✔Within normal limits
The nurse is conducting an initial screening to determine a patients
gross hearing acuity as part of a complete physical. Which test should
the nurse include in the assessment? - ANSWER ✔✔Whisper voice
After collecting data the nurse suspects a patient has hearing loss.
Which finding supports this conclusion? - ANSWER ✔✔Speaks in an
unusually loud voice
The nurse is caring for a patient who asks what arcus senilis is. How
should the nurse explain this finding? - ANSWER ✔✔A lipid deposit in
the cornea.
The nurse is assisting with a patient who is having a test to measure
intraocular pressure. Which equipment should the nurse expect to be
used? - ANSWER ✔✔A tonometer
, A patient asks how the ears are able to equalize pressure when flying in
an airplane. Which anatomical ear structure should the nurse review with
the patient? - ANSWER ✔✔Eustachian tube
The nurse is caring for a patient who asks the nurse, What part of the
eye gives the eye its color? What is the correct response by the nurse? -
ANSWER ✔✔Lens
The nurse is reviewing the structure of the eye with a patient scheduled
for cataract surgery. Which structure should the nurse explain is the
gelatin-like substance that gives shape to the eye and fills the space
behind the lens? - ANSWER ✔✔Vitreous humor
The nurse is assisting with health screenings in a clinic. Which should
the nurse consider a normal finding if noted lining the ear canal? -
ANSWER ✔✔Cerumen
The nurse is testing a patients peripheral visual ability. What technique
should the nurse use? - ANSWER ✔✔Visual fields
The nurse performs a visual assessment on a patient and documents
the findings using the acronym PERRLA. What does PERRLA indicate?
- ANSWER ✔✔Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and
accommodation
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