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WCU NURS 480 Final Exam | 2026/2027
Advanced Med–Surg Nursing Review | High-
Quality Practice Questions & Correct Answers |
Premium Study Resource
NURS 480 / NURS480 FINAL EXAM –
ADVANCED MEDICAL-SURGICAL
HEALTH NURSING
WCU (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Review | 100% Verified Questions & Answers | Grade A
Overview
This comprehensive 2026/2027 updated resource contains the complete NURS 480 / NURS480
Final Exam for Advanced Medical-Surgical Health Nursing, featuring fully verified questions and
correct answers. Designed specifically for West Coast University (WCU) learners, this review aligns
with current med-surg nursing standards and supports mastery of complex clinical concepts,
systems-based disease management, and evidence-based nursing care.
Key Features
✓ Fully updated 2026/2027 Final Exam with verified Grade A solutions
✓ Systems-based medical-surgical content with clinical applications
✓ High-yield topics from WCU’s Advanced Med-Surg curriculum
✓ Case-based scenarios reflecting real patient care situations
✓ Prioritization, delegation, and critical thinking questions
✓ Aligned with contemporary evidence-based practice guidelines
, Content Domains
• Complex Cardiovascular & Respiratory Disorders
• Neurological, Endocrine & Renal Conditions
• GI, Hematologic & Immune System Disorders
• Acute Care, Emergency Response & Shock Management
• Medication Administration & Nursing Interventions
• Patient Education, Safety & Clinical Decision-Making
Answer Format
All answers are fully verified and presented with:
• Clear rationales
• Clinical reasoning explanations
• Priority nursing actions
• Pathophysiology-based justifications
Critical 2026/2027 Updates
◆ NEW – Updated sepsis bundles & acute care protocols
◆ REVISED – Pharmacology section reflecting new WCU med-surg updates
◆ EXPANDED – High-complexity NCLEX-style questions
◆ UPDATED – Evidence-based guidelines for advanced nursing care
A nurse is suctioning the endotracheal tube of a client who is on a ventilator. The client's heart
rate increases from 86/min to 110/min and becomes irregular. The nurse should know that the
client requires
preoxygenation prior to suctioning
After surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a patient's central venous pressure (CVP)
monitor indicates low pressures. Which action should the nurse take?
Increase the IV fluid infusion per protocol
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse on the purpose of administering vecuronium to a
client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following statements
by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding of the teaching?
This medication is given to facilitate ventilation
A patient who is recovering from an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) asks the nurse when
sexual intercourse can be resumed. Which response by the nurse is best?
Sexual activity uses about as much energy as climbing two flights of stairs
WCU NURS 480 Final Exam | 2026/2027
Advanced Med–Surg Nursing Review | High-
Quality Practice Questions & Correct Answers |
Premium Study Resource
NURS 480 / NURS480 FINAL EXAM –
ADVANCED MEDICAL-SURGICAL
HEALTH NURSING
WCU (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Review | 100% Verified Questions & Answers | Grade A
Overview
This comprehensive 2026/2027 updated resource contains the complete NURS 480 / NURS480
Final Exam for Advanced Medical-Surgical Health Nursing, featuring fully verified questions and
correct answers. Designed specifically for West Coast University (WCU) learners, this review aligns
with current med-surg nursing standards and supports mastery of complex clinical concepts,
systems-based disease management, and evidence-based nursing care.
Key Features
✓ Fully updated 2026/2027 Final Exam with verified Grade A solutions
✓ Systems-based medical-surgical content with clinical applications
✓ High-yield topics from WCU’s Advanced Med-Surg curriculum
✓ Case-based scenarios reflecting real patient care situations
✓ Prioritization, delegation, and critical thinking questions
✓ Aligned with contemporary evidence-based practice guidelines
, Content Domains
• Complex Cardiovascular & Respiratory Disorders
• Neurological, Endocrine & Renal Conditions
• GI, Hematologic & Immune System Disorders
• Acute Care, Emergency Response & Shock Management
• Medication Administration & Nursing Interventions
• Patient Education, Safety & Clinical Decision-Making
Answer Format
All answers are fully verified and presented with:
• Clear rationales
• Clinical reasoning explanations
• Priority nursing actions
• Pathophysiology-based justifications
Critical 2026/2027 Updates
◆ NEW – Updated sepsis bundles & acute care protocols
◆ REVISED – Pharmacology section reflecting new WCU med-surg updates
◆ EXPANDED – High-complexity NCLEX-style questions
◆ UPDATED – Evidence-based guidelines for advanced nursing care
A nurse is suctioning the endotracheal tube of a client who is on a ventilator. The client's heart
rate increases from 86/min to 110/min and becomes irregular. The nurse should know that the
client requires
preoxygenation prior to suctioning
After surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a patient's central venous pressure (CVP)
monitor indicates low pressures. Which action should the nurse take?
Increase the IV fluid infusion per protocol
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse on the purpose of administering vecuronium to a
client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following statements
by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding of the teaching?
This medication is given to facilitate ventilation
A patient who is recovering from an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) asks the nurse when
sexual intercourse can be resumed. Which response by the nurse is best?
Sexual activity uses about as much energy as climbing two flights of stairs
