MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING NGN-STYLE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025 | RN
EXAM PREP WITH RATIONALES.
1. Cardiovascular System
Assessment and Management of Patients with Cardiovascular
Disorders Hypertension and Heart Failure: Nursing
Interventions Cardiac Medications: Pharmacological
Management Managing Postoperative Cardiac Patients
2. Respiratory System Respiratory Assessment and Diagnostics
Management of Patients with COPD and Asthma Acute
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Nursing Care Oxygen
Therapy and Ventilation Support
3. Gastrointestinal System Gastrointestinal Assessment and
Diagnostic Procedures Management of Patients with GI Bleeds
and Ulcers Postoperative Care for GI Surgeries Nutritional
Support and Enteral Feeding
4. Endocrine System Diabetes Mellitus: Nursing Care and
Management Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders: Assessment and
, Care Pharmacology for Endocrine Disorders Complications of
Diabetes and Emergency Interventions
5. Renal and Urinary System Assessment of Renal Function and
Diagnostics Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease: Nursing
Management
o Urinary Tract Infections and Catheter Care Fluid and
Electrolyte Imbalances: Identification and Management
6. Neurological System Neurological Assessment and Monitoring
Stroke: Acute and Long-Term Nursing Care Seizure
Management and Safety Precautions Pharmacological
Management of Neurological Disorders
7. Musculoskeletal System Musculoskeletal Assessment and
Mobility Fracture Management and Postoperative Care
Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Nursing Interventions Pain
Management and Rehabilitation Strategies
8. Hematological and Immune System Blood Disorders:
Assessment and Nursing Care Blood Transfusion Reactions:
Prevention and Management Nursing Care for Patients with
Immune Disorders Pharmacology for Hematological Conditions
9. Integumentary System Wound Care and Pressure Ulcer
Prevention Burns: Nursing Assessment and Management
Dermatological Conditions: Nursing Interventions Postoperative
Skin Care and Infection Control
10. Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing Care for Patients with
Cancer Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy: Side Effects
Management Pain Management in Oncology Patients Palliative
Care and End-of-Life Considerations
11. Perioperative Nursing Care Preoperative Assessment and
Patient Education Intraoperative Nursing Roles and
Responsibilities
, o Postoperative Care: Complications and Interventions Pain
Management in Surgical Patients
12. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Assessing and
Managing Fluid Volume Deficits and Excesses Electrolyte
Imbalances: Recognition and Treatment Acid-Base Imbalances:
Nursing Interventions IV Fluid Administration and Safety
Considerations
13. Infection Control and Safety Standard and Transmission-Based
Precautions Nursing Care for Patients with Infections
Medication Management for Infectious Diseases Antibiotic
Stewardship and Nursing Implications
14. Pharmacology in Medical-Surgical Nursing Safe Medication
Administration and Monitoring Managing Side Effects and
Adverse Reactions Patient Education on Medications Drug
Interactions and Contraindications in the Medical-Surgical
Setting
15. Psychosocial Integrity in Medical-Surgical Nursing Therapeutic
Communication with Patients and Families Managing Anxiety
and Stress in Hospitalized Patients Coping Mechanisms and
Patient Education Ethical and Legal Considerations in Medical-
Surgical Nursing
16. Answer Key and Solutions Comprehensive Answer Key for All
Chapters Detailed Solutions for Correct and Incorrect Answers
Review and Reflective Questions for Self-Assessment
1. Cardiovascular System
1.1. Case Study: Heart Failure Management
Scenario: A 68-year-old Patient with a history of heart failure is admitted with worsening
dyspnea and lower extremity edema. The Patient has gained 5 pounds in the past week.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025 | RN
EXAM PREP WITH RATIONALES.
1. Cardiovascular System
Assessment and Management of Patients with Cardiovascular
Disorders Hypertension and Heart Failure: Nursing
Interventions Cardiac Medications: Pharmacological
Management Managing Postoperative Cardiac Patients
2. Respiratory System Respiratory Assessment and Diagnostics
Management of Patients with COPD and Asthma Acute
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Nursing Care Oxygen
Therapy and Ventilation Support
3. Gastrointestinal System Gastrointestinal Assessment and
Diagnostic Procedures Management of Patients with GI Bleeds
and Ulcers Postoperative Care for GI Surgeries Nutritional
Support and Enteral Feeding
4. Endocrine System Diabetes Mellitus: Nursing Care and
Management Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders: Assessment and
, Care Pharmacology for Endocrine Disorders Complications of
Diabetes and Emergency Interventions
5. Renal and Urinary System Assessment of Renal Function and
Diagnostics Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease: Nursing
Management
o Urinary Tract Infections and Catheter Care Fluid and
Electrolyte Imbalances: Identification and Management
6. Neurological System Neurological Assessment and Monitoring
Stroke: Acute and Long-Term Nursing Care Seizure
Management and Safety Precautions Pharmacological
Management of Neurological Disorders
7. Musculoskeletal System Musculoskeletal Assessment and
Mobility Fracture Management and Postoperative Care
Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Nursing Interventions Pain
Management and Rehabilitation Strategies
8. Hematological and Immune System Blood Disorders:
Assessment and Nursing Care Blood Transfusion Reactions:
Prevention and Management Nursing Care for Patients with
Immune Disorders Pharmacology for Hematological Conditions
9. Integumentary System Wound Care and Pressure Ulcer
Prevention Burns: Nursing Assessment and Management
Dermatological Conditions: Nursing Interventions Postoperative
Skin Care and Infection Control
10. Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing Care for Patients with
Cancer Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy: Side Effects
Management Pain Management in Oncology Patients Palliative
Care and End-of-Life Considerations
11. Perioperative Nursing Care Preoperative Assessment and
Patient Education Intraoperative Nursing Roles and
Responsibilities
, o Postoperative Care: Complications and Interventions Pain
Management in Surgical Patients
12. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Assessing and
Managing Fluid Volume Deficits and Excesses Electrolyte
Imbalances: Recognition and Treatment Acid-Base Imbalances:
Nursing Interventions IV Fluid Administration and Safety
Considerations
13. Infection Control and Safety Standard and Transmission-Based
Precautions Nursing Care for Patients with Infections
Medication Management for Infectious Diseases Antibiotic
Stewardship and Nursing Implications
14. Pharmacology in Medical-Surgical Nursing Safe Medication
Administration and Monitoring Managing Side Effects and
Adverse Reactions Patient Education on Medications Drug
Interactions and Contraindications in the Medical-Surgical
Setting
15. Psychosocial Integrity in Medical-Surgical Nursing Therapeutic
Communication with Patients and Families Managing Anxiety
and Stress in Hospitalized Patients Coping Mechanisms and
Patient Education Ethical and Legal Considerations in Medical-
Surgical Nursing
16. Answer Key and Solutions Comprehensive Answer Key for All
Chapters Detailed Solutions for Correct and Incorrect Answers
Review and Reflective Questions for Self-Assessment
1. Cardiovascular System
1.1. Case Study: Heart Failure Management
Scenario: A 68-year-old Patient with a history of heart failure is admitted with worsening
dyspnea and lower extremity edema. The Patient has gained 5 pounds in the past week.
