NUR 201 EXAM 1 (FORTIS) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK
NUR201 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I EXAM 1 REVIEW WITH 200 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
150 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Apply the nursing process to prioritize care for adult patients with medical-surgical conditions
2 Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to anticipate patient responses and
complications
3 Demonstrate clinical judgment in interpreting assessment data and implementing safe, evidence-based
interventions
4 Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care
5 NUR 201 EXAM 1
6 FORTIS
7 NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK NUR201 MEDICAL
8 SURGICAL NURSING I EXAM 1 REVIEW WITH 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS
9 ALREADY GRADE A+
10 MOST RECENT!!
11 Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing I
12 Applied Medical-Surgical Nursing I
13 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing I
14 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Review
ABSTRACT
Page 1
,This study document brings together 150 carefully worded exam questions drawn from NUR 201
EXAM 1 (FORTIS) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK NUR201 MEDICAL-SURGICAL
NURSING I EXAM 1 REVIEW WITH 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADE A+ (MOST RECENT!!), with the strongest emphasis placed on
Apply the nursing process to prioritize care for adult patients with medical-surgical conditions,
Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to anticipate patient responses and
complications, Demonstrate clinical judgment in interpreting assessment data and implementing
safe and evidence-based interventions. Every item follows the wording style and level of reasoning
you meet in the real paper, and each one is paired with a clear rationale so the correct choice is
never a guess. Work through the set at your own pace, mark the questions that slow you down,
then come back to them until the reasoning feels automatic. Learners who revise this way walk into
the exam room recognising the pattern behind the questions instead of meeting them for the first
time. Keep going - steady, honest practice is what turns a difficult paper into a comfortable pass.
Q1 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS WITH
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS
A patient with severe sepsis develops acute kidney injury (AKI) with oliguria.
Which laboratory finding most strongly indicates a need for immediate
hemodialysis?
A. Serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L with electrocardiogram (ECG) changes CORRECT
B. Serum creatinine increase of 0.5 mg/dL over 24 hours
C. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 40 mg/dL
D. Urine output of 0.4 mL/kg/hr for 6 hours
RATIONALE: Hyperkalemia with ECG changes is a life-threatening indication for urgent dialysis
because it can cause cardiac arrest. While rising creatinine and oliguria are concerning, they are
not immediate indications unless accompanied by severe electrolyte imbalance, refractory fluid
overload, or uremic complications. A BUN of 40 is elevated but not an absolute criterion.
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,Q2 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS WITH
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS
Which assessment finding in a patient receiving a blood transfusion requires
immediate discontinuation of the transfusion?
A. Temperature increase of 0.5°C (1°F) from baseline
B. Flushing and mild urticaria
C. Lumbar pain and hypotension CORRECT
D. Anxiety and headache
RATIONALE: Lumbar pain and hypotension are classic signs of an acute hemolytic transfusion
reaction, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate cessation of the transfusion. Fever
and urticaria may indicate febrile or allergic reactions, but they do not necessitate immediate
discontinuation without further evaluation. Anxiety and headache are nonspecific and not
indicative of a severe reaction.
Q3 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS WITH
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS
A postoperative patient is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with
morphine. Which assessment finding indicates the need for naloxone
administration?
A. Respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min with oxygen saturation of 90% CORRECT
B. Sedation score of 2 (occasionally drowsy, easy to arouse)
C. Pain score of 7 on a 0-10 scale
D. Nausea and vomiting
RATIONALE: A respiratory rate of 10 with oxygen desaturation indicates respiratory depression,
which requires immediate reversal with naloxone. Sedation score of 2 is acceptable and does not
require intervention. Pain, nausea, and vomiting are common side effects but do not indicate
opioid toxicity.
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, Q4 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS WITH
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS
A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prescribed erythropoietin. Which
laboratory value is most important to monitor during therapy?
A. Serum potassium
B. Hemoglobin and hematocrit CORRECT
C. Serum calcium
D. White blood cell count
RATIONALE: Erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production, so hemoglobin and hematocrit
must be monitored to assess response and avoid polycythemia. Potassium, calcium, and WBC
count are not directly affected by erythropoietin therapy.
Q5 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS WITH
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS
Which intervention is most effective in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) in
the perioperative period?
A. Administering prophylactic antibiotics within 1 hour before surgical incision CORRECT
B. Shaving the surgical site the night before surgery
C. Maintaining intraoperative glucose levels below 200 mg/dL
D. Using sterile drapes and gowns during surgery
RATIONALE: Timely administration of prophylactic antibiotics is a key evidence-based strategy to
prevent SSIs. Shaving the night before increases infection risk. Glucose control and sterile
technique are important but are not the single most effective intervention as compared to timely
antibiotics.
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NUR201 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I EXAM 1 REVIEW WITH 200 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
150 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Apply the nursing process to prioritize care for adult patients with medical-surgical conditions
2 Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to anticipate patient responses and
complications
3 Demonstrate clinical judgment in interpreting assessment data and implementing safe, evidence-based
interventions
4 Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care
5 NUR 201 EXAM 1
6 FORTIS
7 NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK NUR201 MEDICAL
8 SURGICAL NURSING I EXAM 1 REVIEW WITH 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS
9 ALREADY GRADE A+
10 MOST RECENT!!
11 Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing I
12 Applied Medical-Surgical Nursing I
13 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing I
14 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Review
ABSTRACT
Page 1
,This study document brings together 150 carefully worded exam questions drawn from NUR 201
EXAM 1 (FORTIS) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK NUR201 MEDICAL-SURGICAL
NURSING I EXAM 1 REVIEW WITH 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADE A+ (MOST RECENT!!), with the strongest emphasis placed on
Apply the nursing process to prioritize care for adult patients with medical-surgical conditions,
Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to anticipate patient responses and
complications, Demonstrate clinical judgment in interpreting assessment data and implementing
safe and evidence-based interventions. Every item follows the wording style and level of reasoning
you meet in the real paper, and each one is paired with a clear rationale so the correct choice is
never a guess. Work through the set at your own pace, mark the questions that slow you down,
then come back to them until the reasoning feels automatic. Learners who revise this way walk into
the exam room recognising the pattern behind the questions instead of meeting them for the first
time. Keep going - steady, honest practice is what turns a difficult paper into a comfortable pass.
Q1 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS WITH
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS
A patient with severe sepsis develops acute kidney injury (AKI) with oliguria.
Which laboratory finding most strongly indicates a need for immediate
hemodialysis?
A. Serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L with electrocardiogram (ECG) changes CORRECT
B. Serum creatinine increase of 0.5 mg/dL over 24 hours
C. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 40 mg/dL
D. Urine output of 0.4 mL/kg/hr for 6 hours
RATIONALE: Hyperkalemia with ECG changes is a life-threatening indication for urgent dialysis
because it can cause cardiac arrest. While rising creatinine and oliguria are concerning, they are
not immediate indications unless accompanied by severe electrolyte imbalance, refractory fluid
overload, or uremic complications. A BUN of 40 is elevated but not an absolute criterion.
Page 2
,Q2 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS WITH
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS
Which assessment finding in a patient receiving a blood transfusion requires
immediate discontinuation of the transfusion?
A. Temperature increase of 0.5°C (1°F) from baseline
B. Flushing and mild urticaria
C. Lumbar pain and hypotension CORRECT
D. Anxiety and headache
RATIONALE: Lumbar pain and hypotension are classic signs of an acute hemolytic transfusion
reaction, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate cessation of the transfusion. Fever
and urticaria may indicate febrile or allergic reactions, but they do not necessitate immediate
discontinuation without further evaluation. Anxiety and headache are nonspecific and not
indicative of a severe reaction.
Q3 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS WITH
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS
A postoperative patient is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with
morphine. Which assessment finding indicates the need for naloxone
administration?
A. Respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min with oxygen saturation of 90% CORRECT
B. Sedation score of 2 (occasionally drowsy, easy to arouse)
C. Pain score of 7 on a 0-10 scale
D. Nausea and vomiting
RATIONALE: A respiratory rate of 10 with oxygen desaturation indicates respiratory depression,
which requires immediate reversal with naloxone. Sedation score of 2 is acceptable and does not
require intervention. Pain, nausea, and vomiting are common side effects but do not indicate
opioid toxicity.
Page 3
, Q4 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS WITH
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS
A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prescribed erythropoietin. Which
laboratory value is most important to monitor during therapy?
A. Serum potassium
B. Hemoglobin and hematocrit CORRECT
C. Serum calcium
D. White blood cell count
RATIONALE: Erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production, so hemoglobin and hematocrit
must be monitored to assess response and avoid polycythemia. Potassium, calcium, and WBC
count are not directly affected by erythropoietin therapy.
Q5 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS WITH
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS
Which intervention is most effective in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) in
the perioperative period?
A. Administering prophylactic antibiotics within 1 hour before surgical incision CORRECT
B. Shaving the surgical site the night before surgery
C. Maintaining intraoperative glucose levels below 200 mg/dL
D. Using sterile drapes and gowns during surgery
RATIONALE: Timely administration of prophylactic antibiotics is a key evidence-based strategy to
prevent SSIs. Shaving the night before increases infection risk. Glucose control and sterile
technique are important but are not the single most effective intervention as compared to timely
antibiotics.
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