CASAL II HIGH STAKES EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS. LATEST 2025 EXAM BANK WITH ACCURATE
SOLVED EXAMS. GENUINE UPDATE (RATED A+)
Which independent, not-for-profit organization accredits and certifies more than 19,000 health-care
organizations in the United States? - CORRECT ANS >> The Joint Commission
Which topics are included in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
(HCAHPS) survey? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >> Responsiveness of hospital staff
Cleanliness of the hospital environment
Communication about medications
What is the role of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in medical- surgical nursing in the
United States? - CORRECT ANS >> Certifying registered nurses to earn the credential of Registered Nurse-
Board Certified (RN-BC).
Which organization's report regarding ineffective communication estimated that there are approximately
40,000 incidences of client harm per day in US hospitals? - CORRECT ANS >> Institute for Healthcare
Improvement (IHI)
Which member of the interprofessional health-care team performs the role of the care coordinator in a
hospital's surgical unit? - CORRECT ANS >> Medical-surgical nurses
Which organization works to promote excellence in medical-surgical nursing? - CORRECT ANS >> Academy
of Medical Surgical Nurses (AMSN)
A transitional care nurse (TCN) is caring for a client who had hip surgery. Which intervention should the
nurse provide for the client? - CORRECT ANS >> Visit the client weekly at home during the first month.
Which characteristic is a feature of the Project BOOST (Better Outcomes for Older Adults Through Safe
Transition) program? - CORRECT ANS >> It uses an assessment tool called the 8P scale.
Which member of the interprofessional care team (ICT) can lead the team under the direction of the
primary health-care provider? - CORRECT ANS >> Certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP)
,What is the role of the social worker as a member of the interprofessional care team (ICT)? - CORRECT
ANS >> Assess the psychosocial functioning of the client and family.
The case manager is an integral part of the interprofessional care team (ICT). What is the role of the case
manager? - CORRECT ANS >> Plans health care with cost-effective outcomes
Which organization confers the credential Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse® (CMSRN)? -
CORRECT ANS >> Medical-surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB)
Which model of transitional care did advanced practice nurse Mary Naylor at the University of
Pennsylvania develop? - CORRECT ANS >> The Transitional Care Model (TCM)
A client who needs surgery is asked to sign an informed consent. What are the requirements for an
informed consent? Select All That Apply. - CORRECT ANS >> The client must be mentally competent to
give consent for medical procedures.
The client must be aware of the risks associated with the procedure.
The information is delivered to the client in a language that is understood by the client.
The client must be provided with an opportunity to ask questions.
What is the mission of the Academy of Medical-surgical Nurses (AMSN)? - CORRECT ANS >> To enhance
the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of the medical-surgical nurse
Which is true regarding the Care Transitions Program®? - CORRECT ANS >> The nurse visits the client in the
hospital and follows up with one home visit and phone calls for a 4-week time period.
Which themes are the focus of the Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB) project? Select all that apply.
- CORRECT ANS >> Providing safe and reliable care
Providing client-centered care
Which are the values that help clients receive better care according to the Academy of Medical-surgical
Nurses' (AMSN) strategic framework? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >> The nurse uses evidence-
based practice.
The nurse has the necessary resources to deliver excellent care.
Which domains of nursing are tested by the Medical-surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) to
confer the certification in medical-surgical nursing to a registered nurse?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >> Monitoring and ensuring the quality of health-care practices
Administering and monitoring therapeutic interventions and regimens
Managing effectively rapidly changing situations
Which is included in the Code of Ethics for Nurses? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >> Collaborating
with other health professionals and the public to promote community efforts in order to meet the health
needs
Contributing to professional advancement through practice, education, administration, and expansion of
,knowledge
Protecting the health, safety, and rights of the client
Which is true regarding case management care versus transitional care? - CORRECT ANS >> Case
management care is ongoing; transitional care is time limited.
Which action by the licensed practice nurse (LPN) working in a transition setting is correct? - CORRECT
ANS >> Educating the client before discharge on the symptoms that should be reported immediately to
the care provider
Which member of the interprofessional care team (ICT) should the registered nurse (RN) consult when
caring for a terminally ill client? - CORRECT ANS >> Palliative care coordinator
A nurse is working at a health-care facility as a post discharge call line nurse. Which actions of the nurse
are appropriate? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >> The nurse conducts an assessment for the client.
The nurse provides helpful tips to the caregiver about caring for the client.
The nurse assesses the need for a home health-care nurse.
What is the predominant principle of the Code of Ethics for Nurses? - CORRECT ANS >> Justice
Which characteristic indicates that nursing is an art? - CORRECT ANS >> It involves care, compassion, and
respect for human dignity.
Which ethical principle ensures that the client's medical reports are not shared with any person not
involved in the client's care? - CORRECT ANS >> Confidentiality
Which ethical principle does the nurse honor while refraining from resuscitating a client who has a "do
not resuscitate" (DNR) order? - CORRECT ANS >> Autonomy
Which statement explains the deontological theory? - CORRECT ANS >> There is a right and a wrong for all
acts based on fixed laws.
Which characteristic differentiates the rule utilitarianism theory from the act utilitarianism theory? -
CORRECT ANS >> It values justice and beneficence.
The nurse may use the nursing process to make an ethical decision. Arrange the steps in the order that the
nurse should follow while making an ethical decision. - CORRECT ANS >> Determine if the desired effect
has occurred.
Formulate at least three alternatives to solve the issue.
Determine exactly what must be decided.
Carry out an action with the greatest benefit and least amount of risk.
, Which competencies enable a nurse to work efficiently as a transitional care nurse (TCN)? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANS >>
Ability to collaborate with other members of the health-care team
Knowledge of community-based social services
Effective communication skills
A medical-surgical nurse is a member of the interprofessional care team (ICT) caring for a client. What is
the purpose of this team? - CORRECT ANS >> To provide efficient and cost-effective client care
The nurse, who is a member of the Interprofessional Care Team (ICT), uses the teach- back strategy to
enhance client understanding. Which interventions should the nurse implement during the teach-back
strategy? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >>
Talk slowly and teach in small portions.
Ask the client to repeat the information in his or her own words.
Explain any areas of confusion.
What is the role of the medical-surgical nurse as a member of the interprofessional care team (ICT)? -
CORRECT ANS >> Educate the client as to who should be consulted for specific questions.
What is the purpose of multidisciplinary "rounds" (MDRs) conducted by the interprofessional care team
(ICT)? - CORRECT ANS >> It enables all the ICT members to discuss a care plan for the client.
What is the role of the registered nurse (RN) as a member of the interprofessional care team (ICT)? -
CORRECT ANS >> To be the client's advocate
A nurse is preparing for certification in medical-surgical nursing. Which competencies, specifically related
to medical-surgical nursing, should the nurse develop? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >>
Pharmacological implications of medications
Pathophysiology of client conditions
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Evidence-based nursing practice is the foundation of professional nursing practice. Arrange in order the
steps of the evidence-based nursing process. - CORRECT ANS >> An evidence- based process begins with a
question or a clinical problem.
The nurse then analyzes findings to locate and evaluate the quality of evidence required to guide the
clinical practice.
The analyzed evidence is then integrated into practice.
The nurse evaluates the outcome after implementing the changed practice.
Such findings are disseminated to provide guidelines for medical-surgical nurses.
The nurse implementing evidence-based practice must evaluate the quality of evidence before it is
implemented. Arrange the types of evidence from the highest level to the lowest level of evidence. -
ANSWERS. LATEST 2025 EXAM BANK WITH ACCURATE
SOLVED EXAMS. GENUINE UPDATE (RATED A+)
Which independent, not-for-profit organization accredits and certifies more than 19,000 health-care
organizations in the United States? - CORRECT ANS >> The Joint Commission
Which topics are included in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
(HCAHPS) survey? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >> Responsiveness of hospital staff
Cleanliness of the hospital environment
Communication about medications
What is the role of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in medical- surgical nursing in the
United States? - CORRECT ANS >> Certifying registered nurses to earn the credential of Registered Nurse-
Board Certified (RN-BC).
Which organization's report regarding ineffective communication estimated that there are approximately
40,000 incidences of client harm per day in US hospitals? - CORRECT ANS >> Institute for Healthcare
Improvement (IHI)
Which member of the interprofessional health-care team performs the role of the care coordinator in a
hospital's surgical unit? - CORRECT ANS >> Medical-surgical nurses
Which organization works to promote excellence in medical-surgical nursing? - CORRECT ANS >> Academy
of Medical Surgical Nurses (AMSN)
A transitional care nurse (TCN) is caring for a client who had hip surgery. Which intervention should the
nurse provide for the client? - CORRECT ANS >> Visit the client weekly at home during the first month.
Which characteristic is a feature of the Project BOOST (Better Outcomes for Older Adults Through Safe
Transition) program? - CORRECT ANS >> It uses an assessment tool called the 8P scale.
Which member of the interprofessional care team (ICT) can lead the team under the direction of the
primary health-care provider? - CORRECT ANS >> Certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP)
,What is the role of the social worker as a member of the interprofessional care team (ICT)? - CORRECT
ANS >> Assess the psychosocial functioning of the client and family.
The case manager is an integral part of the interprofessional care team (ICT). What is the role of the case
manager? - CORRECT ANS >> Plans health care with cost-effective outcomes
Which organization confers the credential Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse® (CMSRN)? -
CORRECT ANS >> Medical-surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB)
Which model of transitional care did advanced practice nurse Mary Naylor at the University of
Pennsylvania develop? - CORRECT ANS >> The Transitional Care Model (TCM)
A client who needs surgery is asked to sign an informed consent. What are the requirements for an
informed consent? Select All That Apply. - CORRECT ANS >> The client must be mentally competent to
give consent for medical procedures.
The client must be aware of the risks associated with the procedure.
The information is delivered to the client in a language that is understood by the client.
The client must be provided with an opportunity to ask questions.
What is the mission of the Academy of Medical-surgical Nurses (AMSN)? - CORRECT ANS >> To enhance
the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of the medical-surgical nurse
Which is true regarding the Care Transitions Program®? - CORRECT ANS >> The nurse visits the client in the
hospital and follows up with one home visit and phone calls for a 4-week time period.
Which themes are the focus of the Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB) project? Select all that apply.
- CORRECT ANS >> Providing safe and reliable care
Providing client-centered care
Which are the values that help clients receive better care according to the Academy of Medical-surgical
Nurses' (AMSN) strategic framework? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >> The nurse uses evidence-
based practice.
The nurse has the necessary resources to deliver excellent care.
Which domains of nursing are tested by the Medical-surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) to
confer the certification in medical-surgical nursing to a registered nurse?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >> Monitoring and ensuring the quality of health-care practices
Administering and monitoring therapeutic interventions and regimens
Managing effectively rapidly changing situations
Which is included in the Code of Ethics for Nurses? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >> Collaborating
with other health professionals and the public to promote community efforts in order to meet the health
needs
Contributing to professional advancement through practice, education, administration, and expansion of
,knowledge
Protecting the health, safety, and rights of the client
Which is true regarding case management care versus transitional care? - CORRECT ANS >> Case
management care is ongoing; transitional care is time limited.
Which action by the licensed practice nurse (LPN) working in a transition setting is correct? - CORRECT
ANS >> Educating the client before discharge on the symptoms that should be reported immediately to
the care provider
Which member of the interprofessional care team (ICT) should the registered nurse (RN) consult when
caring for a terminally ill client? - CORRECT ANS >> Palliative care coordinator
A nurse is working at a health-care facility as a post discharge call line nurse. Which actions of the nurse
are appropriate? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >> The nurse conducts an assessment for the client.
The nurse provides helpful tips to the caregiver about caring for the client.
The nurse assesses the need for a home health-care nurse.
What is the predominant principle of the Code of Ethics for Nurses? - CORRECT ANS >> Justice
Which characteristic indicates that nursing is an art? - CORRECT ANS >> It involves care, compassion, and
respect for human dignity.
Which ethical principle ensures that the client's medical reports are not shared with any person not
involved in the client's care? - CORRECT ANS >> Confidentiality
Which ethical principle does the nurse honor while refraining from resuscitating a client who has a "do
not resuscitate" (DNR) order? - CORRECT ANS >> Autonomy
Which statement explains the deontological theory? - CORRECT ANS >> There is a right and a wrong for all
acts based on fixed laws.
Which characteristic differentiates the rule utilitarianism theory from the act utilitarianism theory? -
CORRECT ANS >> It values justice and beneficence.
The nurse may use the nursing process to make an ethical decision. Arrange the steps in the order that the
nurse should follow while making an ethical decision. - CORRECT ANS >> Determine if the desired effect
has occurred.
Formulate at least three alternatives to solve the issue.
Determine exactly what must be decided.
Carry out an action with the greatest benefit and least amount of risk.
, Which competencies enable a nurse to work efficiently as a transitional care nurse (TCN)? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANS >>
Ability to collaborate with other members of the health-care team
Knowledge of community-based social services
Effective communication skills
A medical-surgical nurse is a member of the interprofessional care team (ICT) caring for a client. What is
the purpose of this team? - CORRECT ANS >> To provide efficient and cost-effective client care
The nurse, who is a member of the Interprofessional Care Team (ICT), uses the teach- back strategy to
enhance client understanding. Which interventions should the nurse implement during the teach-back
strategy? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >>
Talk slowly and teach in small portions.
Ask the client to repeat the information in his or her own words.
Explain any areas of confusion.
What is the role of the medical-surgical nurse as a member of the interprofessional care team (ICT)? -
CORRECT ANS >> Educate the client as to who should be consulted for specific questions.
What is the purpose of multidisciplinary "rounds" (MDRs) conducted by the interprofessional care team
(ICT)? - CORRECT ANS >> It enables all the ICT members to discuss a care plan for the client.
What is the role of the registered nurse (RN) as a member of the interprofessional care team (ICT)? -
CORRECT ANS >> To be the client's advocate
A nurse is preparing for certification in medical-surgical nursing. Which competencies, specifically related
to medical-surgical nursing, should the nurse develop? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS >>
Pharmacological implications of medications
Pathophysiology of client conditions
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Evidence-based nursing practice is the foundation of professional nursing practice. Arrange in order the
steps of the evidence-based nursing process. - CORRECT ANS >> An evidence- based process begins with a
question or a clinical problem.
The nurse then analyzes findings to locate and evaluate the quality of evidence required to guide the
clinical practice.
The analyzed evidence is then integrated into practice.
The nurse evaluates the outcome after implementing the changed practice.
Such findings are disseminated to provide guidelines for medical-surgical nurses.
The nurse implementing evidence-based practice must evaluate the quality of evidence before it is
implemented. Arrange the types of evidence from the highest level to the lowest level of evidence. -
