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NUR201 / NUR 201 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Exam 2 (Latest 2026) | Questions & Verified
Answers 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis
LATEST 2026 UPDATE | 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE |
GRADED A+ | 300 REAL EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS | NUR201 MEDICAL-
SURGICAL NURSING I | FORTIS
Verified Questions, Answers and Rationales
300 Exam-Style Questions · Guaranteed Pass
Format: Q&A plus Rationales plus Why Grade: A+ / Guaranteed Pass
Wrong
Questions: 300 Exam-Style Questions Access: Instant PDF Download
100% verified correct answers with detailed Why Wrong sections for every incorrect option
medical-surgical nursing rationales
Covers fluid and electrolyte balance, perioperative Includes prioritization, delegation, and clinical
care, pain management, wound care, infection judgment in med-surg settings
control, oxygenation, mobility, and nutrition
Based on the Fortis NUR201 Medical-Surgical High-yield content for nursing exams, ATI, NCLEX,
Nursing I Exam 2 blueprint and clinical practice
Instant PDF download – start studying
immediately
Description
This NUR201 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Exam 2 study guide is designed to help you master the
essential concepts of med-surg nursing and ace your exam at Fortis. Inside, you will find 300
practice questions that mirror the style, difficulty, and content distribution of your actual course
exams. We cover all key topics: fluid and electrolyte imbalances including dehydration,
hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, and hyponatremia; perioperative care including preoperative
,assessment, intraoperative safety, and postoperative complications; pain management including
pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions; wound care including healing stages,
drainage types, and dressing selection; infection control including standard and transmission-
based precautions; oxygenation including oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry; mobility including
fall prevention and range of motion; and nutrition including enteral and parenteral feeding. Each
question comes with a 100% verified correct answer, a clear clinical rationale that explains the
reasoning behind it, and a targeted Why Wrong section that shows you exactly why the other
choices are incorrect. Updated for the 2026 testing cycle, this A+ graded review will give you the
confidence you need to pass your NUR201 Exam 2 on the very first attempt.
Abstract
This document provides a complete review of the NUR201 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Exam 2
through 300 realistic exam-style questions covering fluid and electrolyte balance, perioperative
care, pain management, wound care, infection control, oxygenation, mobility, and nutrition. Each
question is paired with a 100% verified correct answer, a detailed clinical rationale, and a
thorough Why Wrong breakdown. Updated for the 2026 testing cycle, this study guide is
designed to help Fortis nursing students achieve a high score and pass the NUR201 Exam 2 with
guaranteed accuracy.
Content Area Questions Key Topics Weight
Fluid & Electrolyte 1 – 60 Dehydration, hypovolemia, hypervolemia, hypokalemia, 20%
Balance hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, hypernatremia, fluid
volume deficit, fluid volume excess, and interventions.
Perioperative Care 61 – 110 Preoperative assessment, preoperative teaching, 17%
intraoperative safety, positioning, postoperative
complications including atelectasis, pneumonia, DVT,
wound dehiscence, and evisceration.
Pain Management 111 – 150 Pain assessment, pharmacological interventions 13%
(opioids, NSAIDs, adjuvants), patient-controlled
analgesia, epidural analgesia, non-pharmacological
interventions, and pain scales.
Wound Care & 151 – 200 Wound healing stages, types of wound drainage, 17%
Infection Control dressing selection, pressure injury staging, surgical site
infection, standard and transmission-based
precautions, and hand hygiene.
,Content Area Questions Key Topics Weight
Oxygenation & 201 – 250 Oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, 17%
Mobility fall prevention, mobility aids, range of motion exercises,
and prevention of immobility complications.
Nutrition & 251 – 300 Enteral and parenteral nutrition, nutritional assessment, 16%
Comprehensive wound healing nutrition, comprehensive med-surg
Review scenarios, and integrated nursing care.
Pass your NUR201 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Exam 2 on your first attempt with this
comprehensive, A+ graded review.
300 Exam-Style Questions with Verified Answers
and Rationales
Qn 1. A 70-year-old patient with heart failure is receiving IV furosemide. Which
assessment finding requires the nurse to notify the healthcare provider immediately?
A Check the patient apical pulse before administering the medication.
B Check the patient serum potassium levels before administering diuretics.
C Evaluate the patient pain level and provide comfort measures.
D Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
Correct Answer: Evaluate the patient pain level and provide comfort measures.
Rationale: Monitoring and reassessing the patient is essential for early detection of changes
in status, allowing for timely intervention.
Why Wrong:
A. This intervention does not directly manage the clinical issue identified in the scenario.
B. This option reflects a common misconception about nursing care or pathophysiology.
D. This action does not align with the principles of nursing practice or prioritization.
References: Lewis Med-Surg; Saunders NCLEX Review; Fortis NUR201 Materials.
, Qn 2. The nurse is caring for a patient post‑op day 2 following abdominal surgery. The
patient reports sudden sharp pain at the incision site and the nurse notes a visible
protrusion of bowel loops through the wound. What is the priority nursing action?
A Provide comfort measures and support the patient.
B Monitor the patient for signs of fluid overload or dehydration.
C Assess the patient renal function before administering certain medications.
D Educate the patient about the condition and treatment plan.
Correct Answer: Assess the patient renal function before administering certain
medications.
Rationale: This intervention is consistent with the standards of care for medical-surgical
nursing and reflects the principles of safe, patient-centered care.
Why Wrong:
A. While this action may be appropriate in other contexts, it is not the priority given the
patient presentation.
B. There is no evidence or guideline recommendation to support this as the best course of
action.
D. This intervention does not directly manage the clinical issue identified in the scenario.
References: Lewis Med-Surg; Saunders NCLEX Review; Fortis NUR201 Materials.
Qn 3. A patient with chronic kidney disease has a serum potassium of 6.8 mEq/L. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
A Review the patient history and laboratory results.
B Ensure the patient understands the discharge instructions.
C Educate the patient about the condition and treatment plan.
D Administer the prescribed medication and monitor for adverse effects.
Correct Answer: Administer the prescribed medication and monitor for adverse effects.
Rationale: Monitoring and reassessing the patient is essential for early detection of changes
in status, allowing for timely intervention.
Why Wrong:
A. This option reflects a common misconception about nursing care or pathophysiology.
B. This option reflects a common misconception about nursing care or pathophysiology.
C. This approach could delay necessary treatment and potentially worsen the patient
condition.
References: Lewis Med-Surg; Saunders NCLEX Review; Fortis NUR201 Materials.
NUR201 / NUR 201 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Exam 2 (Latest 2026) | Questions & Verified
Answers 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis
LATEST 2026 UPDATE | 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE |
GRADED A+ | 300 REAL EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS | NUR201 MEDICAL-
SURGICAL NURSING I | FORTIS
Verified Questions, Answers and Rationales
300 Exam-Style Questions · Guaranteed Pass
Format: Q&A plus Rationales plus Why Grade: A+ / Guaranteed Pass
Wrong
Questions: 300 Exam-Style Questions Access: Instant PDF Download
100% verified correct answers with detailed Why Wrong sections for every incorrect option
medical-surgical nursing rationales
Covers fluid and electrolyte balance, perioperative Includes prioritization, delegation, and clinical
care, pain management, wound care, infection judgment in med-surg settings
control, oxygenation, mobility, and nutrition
Based on the Fortis NUR201 Medical-Surgical High-yield content for nursing exams, ATI, NCLEX,
Nursing I Exam 2 blueprint and clinical practice
Instant PDF download – start studying
immediately
Description
This NUR201 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Exam 2 study guide is designed to help you master the
essential concepts of med-surg nursing and ace your exam at Fortis. Inside, you will find 300
practice questions that mirror the style, difficulty, and content distribution of your actual course
exams. We cover all key topics: fluid and electrolyte imbalances including dehydration,
hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, and hyponatremia; perioperative care including preoperative
,assessment, intraoperative safety, and postoperative complications; pain management including
pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions; wound care including healing stages,
drainage types, and dressing selection; infection control including standard and transmission-
based precautions; oxygenation including oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry; mobility including
fall prevention and range of motion; and nutrition including enteral and parenteral feeding. Each
question comes with a 100% verified correct answer, a clear clinical rationale that explains the
reasoning behind it, and a targeted Why Wrong section that shows you exactly why the other
choices are incorrect. Updated for the 2026 testing cycle, this A+ graded review will give you the
confidence you need to pass your NUR201 Exam 2 on the very first attempt.
Abstract
This document provides a complete review of the NUR201 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Exam 2
through 300 realistic exam-style questions covering fluid and electrolyte balance, perioperative
care, pain management, wound care, infection control, oxygenation, mobility, and nutrition. Each
question is paired with a 100% verified correct answer, a detailed clinical rationale, and a
thorough Why Wrong breakdown. Updated for the 2026 testing cycle, this study guide is
designed to help Fortis nursing students achieve a high score and pass the NUR201 Exam 2 with
guaranteed accuracy.
Content Area Questions Key Topics Weight
Fluid & Electrolyte 1 – 60 Dehydration, hypovolemia, hypervolemia, hypokalemia, 20%
Balance hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, hypernatremia, fluid
volume deficit, fluid volume excess, and interventions.
Perioperative Care 61 – 110 Preoperative assessment, preoperative teaching, 17%
intraoperative safety, positioning, postoperative
complications including atelectasis, pneumonia, DVT,
wound dehiscence, and evisceration.
Pain Management 111 – 150 Pain assessment, pharmacological interventions 13%
(opioids, NSAIDs, adjuvants), patient-controlled
analgesia, epidural analgesia, non-pharmacological
interventions, and pain scales.
Wound Care & 151 – 200 Wound healing stages, types of wound drainage, 17%
Infection Control dressing selection, pressure injury staging, surgical site
infection, standard and transmission-based
precautions, and hand hygiene.
,Content Area Questions Key Topics Weight
Oxygenation & 201 – 250 Oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, 17%
Mobility fall prevention, mobility aids, range of motion exercises,
and prevention of immobility complications.
Nutrition & 251 – 300 Enteral and parenteral nutrition, nutritional assessment, 16%
Comprehensive wound healing nutrition, comprehensive med-surg
Review scenarios, and integrated nursing care.
Pass your NUR201 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Exam 2 on your first attempt with this
comprehensive, A+ graded review.
300 Exam-Style Questions with Verified Answers
and Rationales
Qn 1. A 70-year-old patient with heart failure is receiving IV furosemide. Which
assessment finding requires the nurse to notify the healthcare provider immediately?
A Check the patient apical pulse before administering the medication.
B Check the patient serum potassium levels before administering diuretics.
C Evaluate the patient pain level and provide comfort measures.
D Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
Correct Answer: Evaluate the patient pain level and provide comfort measures.
Rationale: Monitoring and reassessing the patient is essential for early detection of changes
in status, allowing for timely intervention.
Why Wrong:
A. This intervention does not directly manage the clinical issue identified in the scenario.
B. This option reflects a common misconception about nursing care or pathophysiology.
D. This action does not align with the principles of nursing practice or prioritization.
References: Lewis Med-Surg; Saunders NCLEX Review; Fortis NUR201 Materials.
, Qn 2. The nurse is caring for a patient post‑op day 2 following abdominal surgery. The
patient reports sudden sharp pain at the incision site and the nurse notes a visible
protrusion of bowel loops through the wound. What is the priority nursing action?
A Provide comfort measures and support the patient.
B Monitor the patient for signs of fluid overload or dehydration.
C Assess the patient renal function before administering certain medications.
D Educate the patient about the condition and treatment plan.
Correct Answer: Assess the patient renal function before administering certain
medications.
Rationale: This intervention is consistent with the standards of care for medical-surgical
nursing and reflects the principles of safe, patient-centered care.
Why Wrong:
A. While this action may be appropriate in other contexts, it is not the priority given the
patient presentation.
B. There is no evidence or guideline recommendation to support this as the best course of
action.
D. This intervention does not directly manage the clinical issue identified in the scenario.
References: Lewis Med-Surg; Saunders NCLEX Review; Fortis NUR201 Materials.
Qn 3. A patient with chronic kidney disease has a serum potassium of 6.8 mEq/L. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
A Review the patient history and laboratory results.
B Ensure the patient understands the discharge instructions.
C Educate the patient about the condition and treatment plan.
D Administer the prescribed medication and monitor for adverse effects.
Correct Answer: Administer the prescribed medication and monitor for adverse effects.
Rationale: Monitoring and reassessing the patient is essential for early detection of changes
in status, allowing for timely intervention.
Why Wrong:
A. This option reflects a common misconception about nursing care or pathophysiology.
B. This option reflects a common misconception about nursing care or pathophysiology.
C. This approach could delay necessary treatment and potentially worsen the patient
condition.
References: Lewis Med-Surg; Saunders NCLEX Review; Fortis NUR201 Materials.
