Med surg 1 exam 1study guide with
questions and well verified answers
actual exam!!! 2026
Nursing Process: ADPIE - ANSWER -A systematic approach to patient care involving
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
Assessment - ANSWER -Collecting and analyzing patient data (health history, physical
exam, diagnostic tests).
Diagnosis - ANSWER -Identifying patient problems based on assessment data.
Planning - ANSWER -Developing goals and expected outcomes.
Implementation - ANSWER -Carrying out the nursing interventions.
Evaluation - ANSWER -Assessing whether the interventions were successful in achieving
the desired outcomes.
ABC's - ANSWER -Airway, Breathing, Circulation: Priority order in emergency situations
for basic life support and patient stabilization.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER -A theory in psychology that prioritizes human
needs in a five-tier model.
, Physiological Needs - ANSWER -Basic survival needs (air, water, food, shelter).
Safety Needs - ANSWER -Physical and emotional safety, health security.
Love and Belonging - ANSWER -Social interactions, relationships, feeling connected.
Esteem Needs - ANSWER -Self-esteem, respect, accomplishment.
Self-Actualization - ANSWER -Personal growth, self-fulfillment.
Nursing Delegation - ANSWER -Essential Elements of Effective Delegation by the
LVN/LPN.
The Five Rights of Delegation - ANSWER -Right task, right circumstance, right person,
right communication, right supervision.
Informed Consent - ANSWER -A process for obtaining permission for a procedure or
treatment that has potential risks.
Witnessing informed consent - ANSWER -The nurse's role is to witness that the patient
signed the consent voluntarily and understands the information provided.
Consent vs. Informed Consent - ANSWER -Consent: General permission to receive care.
Informed Consent: Detailed understanding of the treatment, risks, benefits, and alternatives
before agreeing to proceed.
Confidentiality: Computer Use, HIPAA - ANSWER -HIPAA ensures the protection of
patient privacy and confidentiality.
Legal Issues - ANSWER -Concerns related to patient care that can lead to legal
consequences.
Assault - ANSWER -Threatening harm to a patient.
questions and well verified answers
actual exam!!! 2026
Nursing Process: ADPIE - ANSWER -A systematic approach to patient care involving
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
Assessment - ANSWER -Collecting and analyzing patient data (health history, physical
exam, diagnostic tests).
Diagnosis - ANSWER -Identifying patient problems based on assessment data.
Planning - ANSWER -Developing goals and expected outcomes.
Implementation - ANSWER -Carrying out the nursing interventions.
Evaluation - ANSWER -Assessing whether the interventions were successful in achieving
the desired outcomes.
ABC's - ANSWER -Airway, Breathing, Circulation: Priority order in emergency situations
for basic life support and patient stabilization.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER -A theory in psychology that prioritizes human
needs in a five-tier model.
, Physiological Needs - ANSWER -Basic survival needs (air, water, food, shelter).
Safety Needs - ANSWER -Physical and emotional safety, health security.
Love and Belonging - ANSWER -Social interactions, relationships, feeling connected.
Esteem Needs - ANSWER -Self-esteem, respect, accomplishment.
Self-Actualization - ANSWER -Personal growth, self-fulfillment.
Nursing Delegation - ANSWER -Essential Elements of Effective Delegation by the
LVN/LPN.
The Five Rights of Delegation - ANSWER -Right task, right circumstance, right person,
right communication, right supervision.
Informed Consent - ANSWER -A process for obtaining permission for a procedure or
treatment that has potential risks.
Witnessing informed consent - ANSWER -The nurse's role is to witness that the patient
signed the consent voluntarily and understands the information provided.
Consent vs. Informed Consent - ANSWER -Consent: General permission to receive care.
Informed Consent: Detailed understanding of the treatment, risks, benefits, and alternatives
before agreeing to proceed.
Confidentiality: Computer Use, HIPAA - ANSWER -HIPAA ensures the protection of
patient privacy and confidentiality.
Legal Issues - ANSWER -Concerns related to patient care that can lead to legal
consequences.
Assault - ANSWER -Threatening harm to a patient.
