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NUR 355 Exam 1 Questions
& Answers for 2026/2027
Nursing Examination
Updated Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready 154 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 154 nursing examination questions with pre-filled correct answers,
covering essential medical-surgical nursing concepts. It is an invaluable resource for
students preparing for certification exams and for comprehensive review of core nursing
knowledge.
TOPICS
• Foundations of Nursing Practice • Ethical Principles in Healthcare
• Geriatric Considerations • Oncology
• Headache Management • Ophthalmology
• Dermatology • Audiology and Vestibular Disorders
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 154
what is "med-surge"
Page 1
, ANSWER
care of acutely ill patients
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 154
steps to evidenced based care
ANSWER
1. develop a question
2. research and collate research
3. evaluate quality
4. put it into practice
5. evaluate outcomes from practice
6. disseminate evidence and outcomes
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 154
what is included in patient-centered care
ANSWER
- effective communication
- family and support groups
- empathy, dignity, respect
- evaluations and surveys
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 154
What does HCAHPS stand for?
ANSWER
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 154
what does HCAHPS do?
Page 2
, ANSWER
sends out patient surveys regarding their hospital care
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 154
that are the national patient safety goals
ANSWER
- correctly identify patient
- staff communication SBAR/ISBAR
- alarms
- medication administration safety
- decrease infections
- decrease surgery mistakes
- identify patient safety risks
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 154
QSEN goals
ANSWER
- safety
- informatics
- EMRs
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 154
who groups struggle in healthcare?
ANSWER
- elderly
- children
- chronically ill
** can't advocate for themselves
** struggle with transitions and transfers
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, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 154
what is transitional care
ANSWER
- managed by transitional nurses (no DIRECT nursing care)
- it's purpose is to decrease rehospitalizations
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 154
what is important to remember when doing patient education
ANSWER
- teachback method
- slowly and in chunks
- avoid medical terminology
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 154
list the responsibilities of LPNs
ANSWER
- vitals
- samples
- ADLs
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 154
what can LPNs NOT do
ANSWER
- can't administer some meds
- can't initiate assessments
- can't do initial patient education
- can't start blood transfusions
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NUR 355 Exam 1 Questions
& Answers for 2026/2027
Nursing Examination
Updated Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready 154 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 154 nursing examination questions with pre-filled correct answers,
covering essential medical-surgical nursing concepts. It is an invaluable resource for
students preparing for certification exams and for comprehensive review of core nursing
knowledge.
TOPICS
• Foundations of Nursing Practice • Ethical Principles in Healthcare
• Geriatric Considerations • Oncology
• Headache Management • Ophthalmology
• Dermatology • Audiology and Vestibular Disorders
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 154
what is "med-surge"
Page 1
, ANSWER
care of acutely ill patients
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 154
steps to evidenced based care
ANSWER
1. develop a question
2. research and collate research
3. evaluate quality
4. put it into practice
5. evaluate outcomes from practice
6. disseminate evidence and outcomes
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 154
what is included in patient-centered care
ANSWER
- effective communication
- family and support groups
- empathy, dignity, respect
- evaluations and surveys
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 154
What does HCAHPS stand for?
ANSWER
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 154
what does HCAHPS do?
Page 2
, ANSWER
sends out patient surveys regarding their hospital care
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 154
that are the national patient safety goals
ANSWER
- correctly identify patient
- staff communication SBAR/ISBAR
- alarms
- medication administration safety
- decrease infections
- decrease surgery mistakes
- identify patient safety risks
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 154
QSEN goals
ANSWER
- safety
- informatics
- EMRs
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 154
who groups struggle in healthcare?
ANSWER
- elderly
- children
- chronically ill
** can't advocate for themselves
** struggle with transitions and transfers
Page 3
, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 154
what is transitional care
ANSWER
- managed by transitional nurses (no DIRECT nursing care)
- it's purpose is to decrease rehospitalizations
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 154
what is important to remember when doing patient education
ANSWER
- teachback method
- slowly and in chunks
- avoid medical terminology
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 154
list the responsibilities of LPNs
ANSWER
- vitals
- samples
- ADLs
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 154
what can LPNs NOT do
ANSWER
- can't administer some meds
- can't initiate assessments
- can't do initial patient education
- can't start blood transfusions
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