[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
Galen NUR 242 NUR 242 Exam 2 Med-Surg
90+ (2026/2027 A+ Verified) Exam Questions
Verified Solutions Correct Answer Keys
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
94 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 94 verified questions with correct answers covering medical-surgical nursing
concepts. Each item pairs a question with the correct answer, making it suitable for exam preparation, review,
and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Focuses on the health issues, concerns, and wellness
Geriatric Assessment promotion for older adults. 8 Qs 8.5%
Covers the stages of pressure ulcers and assessment
Pressure Ulcers techniques. 8 Qs 8.5%
Examines techniques and products for effective wound
Wound Care management. 8 Qs 8.5%
Anesthesia and Pain Addresses types of anesthesia, pain assessment, and
Management management techniques. 8 Qs 8.5%
Discusses complications and management strategies for
Central Line Management central line access. 8 Qs 8.5%
Focuses on risk assessment and management following
Postoperative Care surgical procedures. 8 Qs 8.5%
Explores nutritional needs and interventions for various
Nutrition in Nursing conditions. 8 Qs 8.5%
Infection Control Covers standard and contact precautions to prevent infection. 8 Qs 8.5%
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Focuses on skin condition evaluation and changes across
Skin Assessment different skin types. 8 Qs 8.5%
Examines safe handling, mobility aids, and rehabilitation
Mobility and Rehabilitation strategies. 8 Qs 8.5%
Discusses complications related to specific health conditions
Complications of Conditions like sickle cell disease. 7 Qs 7.4%
Covers the assessment and management of fluid and
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance electrolyte imbalances. 7 Qs 7.4%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 94 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT
8 Questions • 8.5% of Exam • Focuses on the health issues, concerns, and wellness promotion for older adults.
QUESTION 1
Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood
Correct Answer: 65 - 74 Young old 75 - 84 middle old 85 - 99 old old 100 and older elite old.
QUESTION 2
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults
Correct Answer: Yearly flu vaccine pneumococcal vaccine Shingles vaccine tetanus and booster every 10
years wear seat belts alcohol in moderation avoid smoking smoke detectors prevent falls - waxed floors and
scattered rugs medications as prescribed avoid OTC medications unless primary care phyisican directs
Yearly physicial regular exercise socialization reminisce.
QUESTION 3
Common health Issues and Concerns older adults
Correct Answer: Decreased nutrition and hydration Decreased mobility Stress and loss Accidents - falls
most common/MVA Drug use and misuse Mental health/cognition problems (including substance abuse)
Elder neglect and abuse.
QUESTION 4
GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex Syndrome
Correct Answer: Under nutrition Impaired mobility Depression Cognitive impairment.
QUESTION 5
Depression older adults
Correct Answer: Most common mental health/behavioral health problem among older adults. Use Geriatric
Depression Scale form Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations Primary (lack of
neurotransmitters) Secondary or situational.
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Galen NUR 242 NUR 242 Exam 2 Med-Surg
90+ (2026/2027 A+ Verified) Exam Questions
Verified Solutions Correct Answer Keys
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
94 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 94 verified questions with correct answers covering medical-surgical nursing
concepts. Each item pairs a question with the correct answer, making it suitable for exam preparation, review,
and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Focuses on the health issues, concerns, and wellness
Geriatric Assessment promotion for older adults. 8 Qs 8.5%
Covers the stages of pressure ulcers and assessment
Pressure Ulcers techniques. 8 Qs 8.5%
Examines techniques and products for effective wound
Wound Care management. 8 Qs 8.5%
Anesthesia and Pain Addresses types of anesthesia, pain assessment, and
Management management techniques. 8 Qs 8.5%
Discusses complications and management strategies for
Central Line Management central line access. 8 Qs 8.5%
Focuses on risk assessment and management following
Postoperative Care surgical procedures. 8 Qs 8.5%
Explores nutritional needs and interventions for various
Nutrition in Nursing conditions. 8 Qs 8.5%
Infection Control Covers standard and contact precautions to prevent infection. 8 Qs 8.5%
Confidential • Student Study Edition • Practice & Review Guide Page 1 of 23
,STUDENT STUDY & MASTERY EDITION PRACTICE & REVIEW GUIDE
Focuses on skin condition evaluation and changes across
Skin Assessment different skin types. 8 Qs 8.5%
Examines safe handling, mobility aids, and rehabilitation
Mobility and Rehabilitation strategies. 8 Qs 8.5%
Discusses complications related to specific health conditions
Complications of Conditions like sickle cell disease. 7 Qs 7.4%
Covers the assessment and management of fluid and
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance electrolyte imbalances. 7 Qs 7.4%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 94 Qs 100.0%
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, STUDENT STUDY & MASTERY EDITION PRACTICE & REVIEW GUIDE
TOPIC 1: GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT
8 Questions • 8.5% of Exam • Focuses on the health issues, concerns, and wellness promotion for older adults.
QUESTION 1
Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood
Correct Answer: 65 - 74 Young old 75 - 84 middle old 85 - 99 old old 100 and older elite old.
QUESTION 2
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults
Correct Answer: Yearly flu vaccine pneumococcal vaccine Shingles vaccine tetanus and booster every 10
years wear seat belts alcohol in moderation avoid smoking smoke detectors prevent falls - waxed floors and
scattered rugs medications as prescribed avoid OTC medications unless primary care phyisican directs
Yearly physicial regular exercise socialization reminisce.
QUESTION 3
Common health Issues and Concerns older adults
Correct Answer: Decreased nutrition and hydration Decreased mobility Stress and loss Accidents - falls
most common/MVA Drug use and misuse Mental health/cognition problems (including substance abuse)
Elder neglect and abuse.
QUESTION 4
GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex Syndrome
Correct Answer: Under nutrition Impaired mobility Depression Cognitive impairment.
QUESTION 5
Depression older adults
Correct Answer: Most common mental health/behavioral health problem among older adults. Use Geriatric
Depression Scale form Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations Primary (lack of
neurotransmitters) Secondary or situational.
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