Exam 1: NUR170 / NUR 170 (Latest 2025/
2026 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical
Nursing Review| Questions & Answers|
Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)-
Galen
The client asks the nurse for a copy of their medical record. The nurse knows that
this right is part of which regulation.
A. The patient self-determination act.
B. HIPAA
C. The uniform anatomical gift act.
D. The Americans with disabilities act. - ANSWER B. HIPPA
Which communication strategies should the nurse use when working w/ a client
who has difficulty speaking d/t weakness?
A. Encourage the client to speak quickly
B. Ask yes and no questions when able
C. Have the client use a communication board
D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
F. Encourage verbal communication to strengthen the client's voice. - ANSWER
B. Ask yes and no questions when able
D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
C. Have the client use a communication board
E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
A post-op pt says "Don't touch me, I will take care of myself". Which response is
therapeutic?
A. Fine, I won't touch you.
,B. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself.
C. I have to change your dressing so I have to touch you.
D. If that's what you want but I need to report this to the surgeon. - ANSWER
B. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself.
A nurse performing a home assessment on an older client having weakness would
be concerned about which unsafe finding?
A. Nonskid surfaces on slippers
B. Nonskid backing on small rugs
C. Electrical cords taped to the floor
D. Bath mats on the shower stall floor
E. Electrical appliances and cords near the sink.
F. Full bathroom on the second floor - ANSWER E. Electrical
appliances and cords near the sink.
F. Full bathroom on the second floor
The nurse understands that which are judgemental statements.
A. I don't think you need to do that.
B. Tell me about making that decision.
C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
D. When did you first notice you felt that way?
E. I would like to be sure I understood what you said.
F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes. - ANSWER
A. I don't think you need to do that.
C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes.
The nurse is teaching a pt. about home safety. Which recommendations would they
include?
A. Remove wall-to-wall carpeting.
B. Use nightlights during nighttime.
C. Place handrails in bathtubs and showers.
D. Check staircase railings for secureness and sturdiness.
E. Place scatter rugs on hardwood floors and at the bottom of a staircase.
, F. Use extension cords for additional lamps to provide adequate lighting. -
ANSWER C. Place handrails in bathtub and showers.
B. Use nightlights during nighttime.
D. Check staircase railings for secureness and sturdiness
When discussing a health care plan with an Amish client, the nurse should perform
which actions?
A. Speak only to the client.
B. Avoid using medical terms.
C. Maintain adequate personal space.
D. Use complex scientific terminology.
E. Stand close to the client and speak softly.
F. Establish a helping relationship - ANSWER C. Maintain
adequate personal space.
B. Avoid using medical terms
F. Establish a helping relationship.
The nurse understands that personal health information can be disclosed in which
situations?
A. Compliance with legal proceedings.
B. For research purposes in limited circumstances.
C. To a family member or significant other in an emergency.
D. To nonessential medical personnel involved in client care.
E. To appropriate military if a client is a member of the armed forces.
F. During lunch break with colleagues who work in another unit. - ANSWER
A. Compliance with legal proceedings
B. For research purposes in limited circumstances
C. To a family member or significant other in an emergency
E. To appropriate military, if a client is a member of the armed forces
The hospice nurse has established a helping relationship with the client + family.
Which actions are most appropriate?
A. Encouraging family discussions of feelings.
B. Accepting the family's expressions of anger.
2026 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical
Nursing Review| Questions & Answers|
Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)-
Galen
The client asks the nurse for a copy of their medical record. The nurse knows that
this right is part of which regulation.
A. The patient self-determination act.
B. HIPAA
C. The uniform anatomical gift act.
D. The Americans with disabilities act. - ANSWER B. HIPPA
Which communication strategies should the nurse use when working w/ a client
who has difficulty speaking d/t weakness?
A. Encourage the client to speak quickly
B. Ask yes and no questions when able
C. Have the client use a communication board
D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
F. Encourage verbal communication to strengthen the client's voice. - ANSWER
B. Ask yes and no questions when able
D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
C. Have the client use a communication board
E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
A post-op pt says "Don't touch me, I will take care of myself". Which response is
therapeutic?
A. Fine, I won't touch you.
,B. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself.
C. I have to change your dressing so I have to touch you.
D. If that's what you want but I need to report this to the surgeon. - ANSWER
B. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself.
A nurse performing a home assessment on an older client having weakness would
be concerned about which unsafe finding?
A. Nonskid surfaces on slippers
B. Nonskid backing on small rugs
C. Electrical cords taped to the floor
D. Bath mats on the shower stall floor
E. Electrical appliances and cords near the sink.
F. Full bathroom on the second floor - ANSWER E. Electrical
appliances and cords near the sink.
F. Full bathroom on the second floor
The nurse understands that which are judgemental statements.
A. I don't think you need to do that.
B. Tell me about making that decision.
C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
D. When did you first notice you felt that way?
E. I would like to be sure I understood what you said.
F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes. - ANSWER
A. I don't think you need to do that.
C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes.
The nurse is teaching a pt. about home safety. Which recommendations would they
include?
A. Remove wall-to-wall carpeting.
B. Use nightlights during nighttime.
C. Place handrails in bathtubs and showers.
D. Check staircase railings for secureness and sturdiness.
E. Place scatter rugs on hardwood floors and at the bottom of a staircase.
, F. Use extension cords for additional lamps to provide adequate lighting. -
ANSWER C. Place handrails in bathtub and showers.
B. Use nightlights during nighttime.
D. Check staircase railings for secureness and sturdiness
When discussing a health care plan with an Amish client, the nurse should perform
which actions?
A. Speak only to the client.
B. Avoid using medical terms.
C. Maintain adequate personal space.
D. Use complex scientific terminology.
E. Stand close to the client and speak softly.
F. Establish a helping relationship - ANSWER C. Maintain
adequate personal space.
B. Avoid using medical terms
F. Establish a helping relationship.
The nurse understands that personal health information can be disclosed in which
situations?
A. Compliance with legal proceedings.
B. For research purposes in limited circumstances.
C. To a family member or significant other in an emergency.
D. To nonessential medical personnel involved in client care.
E. To appropriate military if a client is a member of the armed forces.
F. During lunch break with colleagues who work in another unit. - ANSWER
A. Compliance with legal proceedings
B. For research purposes in limited circumstances
C. To a family member or significant other in an emergency
E. To appropriate military, if a client is a member of the armed forces
The hospice nurse has established a helping relationship with the client + family.
Which actions are most appropriate?
A. Encouraging family discussions of feelings.
B. Accepting the family's expressions of anger.
