SWIFT RIVER WEEK 1 MEDICAL-SURGICAL FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

SWIFT RIVER WEEK 1 MEDICAL-SURGICAL
FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

◉ Dana Fitzgerald. Answer: Educational - increased
Fall Risk - increased
Health Change - increased
Pain - increased
Psychological Needs - normal
Neurological - normal


◉ Dana Fitzgerald. Answer: Deficient knowledge
Grieving, risk for


◉ Dana Fitzgerald. Answer: Scenario #1
Sit with the pt.
Reinforce provider teaching
Assess family support system
Reassure the pt.
Ask the pt.

,Scenario #2
Head-to-toe assessment
Inspect catheter
Teach pt.
Instruct pt.
Ask the charge nurse


Scenario #3
Teach the pt.
Explain to the pt.
Administer pain meds
Tell the pt.
Have the pt. ambulate


Scenario #4
Inspect pt's abdomen
Auscultate
Percuss & palpate
Contact provider
Tell husband & pt.


Scenario #5

,Inform the pt.
Provide pt. privacy
Lubricate tip of enema
Squeeze the contents
Have the pt. lay on their side


◉ Don Johnson. Answer: Educational - increased
Fall Risk - increased
Health Change - increased
Pain - increased
Psychological Needs - increased
Neurological - normal


◉ Don Johnson. Answer: Acute pain
Altered body image, risk for
Audiology changes, risk for
Fluid & electrolyte imbalance, risk for
PTSD, risk for
Infection, risk for


◉ Don Johnson. Answer: Scenario #1
Complete full assessment

, Insert foley
Initiate IV
Apply Silvadene
Contact HCP


Scenario #2
Reassess lung sounds
Empty foley bag
Administer pain meds
Notify HCP
Document


Scenario #3
Elevate HOB
Assess pt's sputum
Reassure the pt.
Assure the pt.
Contact respiratory therapy


Scenario #4
Obtain doppler pulse
Adjust rate of IV