MED SURG 201 TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What actions should be taken for a systemic anaphylactic
reaction? Answer: Establish airways, use EpiPen, position
recumbent with legs elevated, apply oxygen, administer
antihistamines and corticosteroids, monitor pulse ox.
◉ What cues indicate a reduced immune response in HIV/AIDS
patients? Answer: History, physical exam, psychosocial assessment,
labs, and other diagnostic testing.
◉ What are potential complications for patients with HIV? Answer:
Potential for infection and life-threatening complications due to
reduced immunity.
◉ What are the characteristics of opportunistic diseases associated
with AIDS? Answer: CD4 count of 200, heart failure, hormonal
changes, anorexia, malabsorption, candida infections, Kaposi
Sarcoma, HIV dementia, and renal issues.
◉ What is the relationship between the chain of transmission of
wound infections? Answer: Reservoir of infectious agents,
susceptible host with portal of entry, route and method of
transmission.
, ◉ What are the methods of transmission for infections? Answer:
Contact, droplet, airborne, and standard.
◉ What should be recognized when planning care for patients with
surgical wounds? Answer: History, physical exam, psychosocial
assessment, labs, and imaging.
◉ What are the clinical manifestations of infected surgical wounds?
Answer: Local redness, pain, swelling, and systemic fever, chills,
increased BP, tachycardia, and tachypnea.
◉ What should be included in patient teaching for perioperative
care? Answer: Meds, procedures, surgery expectations, and support.
◉ What is necessary to verify before a surgical procedure? Answer:
Informed consent form and completion of the pre-surgical checklist.
◉ What cues indicate changes requiring prompt communication in
postoperative care? Answer: Potential for decreased gas exchange,
infection, delayed healing, acute pain, and postoperative bleeding.
◉ What actions can improve gas exchange postoperatively? Answer:
Monitor SPO2, positioning, oxygen therapy, and breathing exercises.
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What actions should be taken for a systemic anaphylactic
reaction? Answer: Establish airways, use EpiPen, position
recumbent with legs elevated, apply oxygen, administer
antihistamines and corticosteroids, monitor pulse ox.
◉ What cues indicate a reduced immune response in HIV/AIDS
patients? Answer: History, physical exam, psychosocial assessment,
labs, and other diagnostic testing.
◉ What are potential complications for patients with HIV? Answer:
Potential for infection and life-threatening complications due to
reduced immunity.
◉ What are the characteristics of opportunistic diseases associated
with AIDS? Answer: CD4 count of 200, heart failure, hormonal
changes, anorexia, malabsorption, candida infections, Kaposi
Sarcoma, HIV dementia, and renal issues.
◉ What is the relationship between the chain of transmission of
wound infections? Answer: Reservoir of infectious agents,
susceptible host with portal of entry, route and method of
transmission.
, ◉ What are the methods of transmission for infections? Answer:
Contact, droplet, airborne, and standard.
◉ What should be recognized when planning care for patients with
surgical wounds? Answer: History, physical exam, psychosocial
assessment, labs, and imaging.
◉ What are the clinical manifestations of infected surgical wounds?
Answer: Local redness, pain, swelling, and systemic fever, chills,
increased BP, tachycardia, and tachypnea.
◉ What should be included in patient teaching for perioperative
care? Answer: Meds, procedures, surgery expectations, and support.
◉ What is necessary to verify before a surgical procedure? Answer:
Informed consent form and completion of the pre-surgical checklist.
◉ What cues indicate changes requiring prompt communication in
postoperative care? Answer: Potential for decreased gas exchange,
infection, delayed healing, acute pain, and postoperative bleeding.
◉ What actions can improve gas exchange postoperatively? Answer:
Monitor SPO2, positioning, oxygen therapy, and breathing exercises.
