Medical-Surgical Telemetry Exam Study
Guide 2026-2027 | Accurate Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers with Rationales |
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The Prophecy Medical-Surgical Telemetry Exam Study Guide 2026-2027 is an essential
resource for healthcare professionals preparing for the medical-surgical telemetry exam.
Designed to align with Prophecy's certification standards, this guide includes a full range of
accurate questions, detailed answers, and rationales to help you thoroughly understand the key
concepts of medical-surgical nursing and telemetry. Whether you're aiming for a certification,
preparing for an exam, or advancing your knowledge in the medical-surgical field, this guide is
tailored to ensure success.
This study guide provides an in-depth review of critical topics such as patient monitoring,
telemetry interpretation, cardiovascular nursing, respiratory care, and managing common
medical-surgical conditions. The rationales provided with each answer ensure a deeper
understanding of the concepts, helping you apply knowledge to real-world situations. With this
guide, you'll gain confidence in managing complex cases involving cardiac monitoring,
emergency care, and other critical medical-surgical issues. Updated for the 2026-2027 exam
cycle, the guide reflects the latest practices, standards, and technologies used in medical-
surgical telemetry.
The guide offers a 100% guaranteed pass, ensuring you're fully prepared to meet the demands
of your exam and excel in the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Key Features:
• Accurate, Exam-Focused Questions: Questions align with the standards set by Prophecy
for medical-surgical telemetry certification.
, • Detailed Rationales: Helps reinforce understanding of key concepts and clinical
reasoning.
• Updated for 2026-2027: Includes the latest standards, procedures, and technologies in
medical-surgical telemetry.
• 100% Guaranteed Pass: Structured content to ensure success in the exam.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Topics include telemetry interpretation, patient care,
pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursing.
Key Terms:
1. Telemetry Monitoring: The continuous monitoring of a patient’s vital signs using
electronic devices.
2. Cardiovascular Nursing: Nursing care related to heart and vascular conditions, including
monitoring and treatment of arrhythmias.
3. Medical-Surgical Nursing: The care of patients undergoing surgical procedures or
managing medical conditions in a hospital setting.
4. ECG Interpretation: The process of analyzing electrocardiogram (ECG) patterns to
identify heart conditions.
5. Critical Care Nursing: Specialized nursing care for patients experiencing life-threatening
conditions.
6. Respiratory Care: Management of patients with respiratory disorders, including oxygen
therapy and ventilator support.
7. Arrhythmia Management: The identification and treatment of irregular heartbeats,
often using telemetry data.
8. Cardiac Arrest: The sudden loss of heart function, requiring immediate intervention and
monitoring.
9. Hypertension Management: Treatment and monitoring of high blood pressure in
medical-surgical patients.
10. Patient Monitoring: The process of continuously assessing the patient's health status to
detect changes in their condition.
,What does a comprehensive systematic analysis following a sentinel event help identify?
The contributory factors associated with the event.
Which of the following is part of the integrated Ethics model?
supports ethical behavior in everyday interactions in the workplace
What is an example of patients' rights?
Patients are entitled to refuse an experimental drug.
Acceptable patient identifiers included
Name and Birthday
Which of the following are good practice when listening to patients
Show your genuine interest in the patients replies.
What is the intention of universal protocol
Prevent Wrong Site Wrong Procedure, Wrong Person Surgery
Goals of end of care
Ensure the decision made are consistent with the values and desires of patient
Which of the following components will assist in improving the effectiveness of
communication for critical lab and diagnostic procedures.
Reporting critical test results on a timely basis according to policies and procedures.
which type of therapy poses risk to patients due to complex dosing.
Anticoagulation Therapy
Essential component of cultural competence for healthcare workers according to Joint
commission
Valuing Diversity
Important concept of being a patient advocate
Accepting the patient's decisions
important to remember when caring for adults 80 and over
There is no reason to assume mental decline had occurred
, Which example qualifies as a sentinel event that would require review by the Joint
commission
A patient who commits suicide within 72 hours of discharged from a hospital setting that
provides staffed around the clock care
What is a sentinel event
An event that affects a patient causing death harm or intervention required to sustain life.
important principle for the healthcare professional to provide ethical care
Allow patients the right of self determination regarding health care decisions
According to Joint Commission's ethical standard....of the following is accurate concerning
your role of as a healthcare worker
you must safeguard confidences and privacy at all times
Which of the following is the patients responsibility
to ask for pain relief when pain first begins
When delivering care you need to determine which type of language in patients?
primary
what should patients be told when they have a grievance regarding any part of the are
provided to them
Be told about the process involved in filing a complaint
When must two patient identifiers be used
collecting a blood specimen
Which of the following is an example of a non-judgemental question?
What do you think caused your illness
What practices do interpreters use to improve communication?
Use of words that are appropriate to both providers and patients
What should you assess regardless of age group
confusion or depression
Which of the following is accurate concerning patient rights