NUR 210 2026 Medical-Surgical Nursing Assessment
Rated A+- Galen
Pharmacology Principles
Nursing Process Fundamentals
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Medical-Surgical Disease Management
Communication & Ethics
Health Promotion & Patient-Centered Care
Pharmacology Basics
Pharmacology is best defined as:
A. Study of diseases
B. Study of drugs and their effects on the body
C. Study of surgery
D. Study of microorganisms
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics refers to:
A. What the drug does to the body
B. What the body does to the drug
C. Drug manufacturing
D. Drug pricing
Hypokalemia
Patient with K+ = 3.1 mEq/L. Which manifestation is most likely?
A. Peaked T-waves
B. Hyperactive bowel sounds
C. Positive Chvostek’s sign
D. Muscle weakness and arrhythmias
Pressure Injury Staging
Partial-thickness dermis loss, shallow ulcer, red-pink wound bed:
A. Stage 2
B. Stage 1
C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4
Informed Consent
Nurse’s primary responsibility in informed consent:
A. Explain risks/benefits
B. Describe alternatives
C. Determine candidacy
D. Witness signature
, Tuberculosis Precautions
Precautions for active TB:
A. Droplet
B. Contact
C. Protective environment
D. Airborne
Orthostatic Hypotension
Defining criteria:
A. Drop in diastolic BP of 5 mmHg
B. HR increase of 5 bpm
C. Drop in systolic BP ≥ 20 mmHg within 3 min standing
D. Systolic BP < 100 mmHg
Priority Nursing Problems
Second-level priority problem:
A. Low self-esteem
B. Abnormal lab values
C. Lack of knowledge
D. Severely abnormal vital signs
Communication Techniques
RN says: “You mentioned SOB. Tell me about that.”
A. Reflection
B. Direct Question
C. Open-Ended Question
D. Facilitation
Nursing Role in Safety
Best way to reduce hospital-acquired infections:
A. Administer antibiotics
B. Use sterile gloves for all care
C. Frequent hand hygiene
D. Isolate all patients
Diabetes Mellitus
Classic symptom triad:
A. Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
B. Fever, chills, sweats
C. Weight gain, edema, fatigue
D. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Insulin Administration
Best site for insulin injection:
A. Deltoid
B. Abdomen
C. Thigh
Rated A+- Galen
Pharmacology Principles
Nursing Process Fundamentals
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Medical-Surgical Disease Management
Communication & Ethics
Health Promotion & Patient-Centered Care
Pharmacology Basics
Pharmacology is best defined as:
A. Study of diseases
B. Study of drugs and their effects on the body
C. Study of surgery
D. Study of microorganisms
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics refers to:
A. What the drug does to the body
B. What the body does to the drug
C. Drug manufacturing
D. Drug pricing
Hypokalemia
Patient with K+ = 3.1 mEq/L. Which manifestation is most likely?
A. Peaked T-waves
B. Hyperactive bowel sounds
C. Positive Chvostek’s sign
D. Muscle weakness and arrhythmias
Pressure Injury Staging
Partial-thickness dermis loss, shallow ulcer, red-pink wound bed:
A. Stage 2
B. Stage 1
C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4
Informed Consent
Nurse’s primary responsibility in informed consent:
A. Explain risks/benefits
B. Describe alternatives
C. Determine candidacy
D. Witness signature
, Tuberculosis Precautions
Precautions for active TB:
A. Droplet
B. Contact
C. Protective environment
D. Airborne
Orthostatic Hypotension
Defining criteria:
A. Drop in diastolic BP of 5 mmHg
B. HR increase of 5 bpm
C. Drop in systolic BP ≥ 20 mmHg within 3 min standing
D. Systolic BP < 100 mmHg
Priority Nursing Problems
Second-level priority problem:
A. Low self-esteem
B. Abnormal lab values
C. Lack of knowledge
D. Severely abnormal vital signs
Communication Techniques
RN says: “You mentioned SOB. Tell me about that.”
A. Reflection
B. Direct Question
C. Open-Ended Question
D. Facilitation
Nursing Role in Safety
Best way to reduce hospital-acquired infections:
A. Administer antibiotics
B. Use sterile gloves for all care
C. Frequent hand hygiene
D. Isolate all patients
Diabetes Mellitus
Classic symptom triad:
A. Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
B. Fever, chills, sweats
C. Weight gain, edema, fatigue
D. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Insulin Administration
Best site for insulin injection:
A. Deltoid
B. Abdomen
C. Thigh
