[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
NUR 242 Med Surg Exam 1 Questions &
Answers, Updated 2026/2027 Edition
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 answer, making it suitable for exam preparation, course 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 Health and Wellness practices for older adults. 8 Qs 8.5%
Covers the identification, assessment, and management of
Pressure Injuries various stages of pressure ulcers. 8 Qs 8.5%
Examines the different techniques and treatments for effective
Wound Care Management wound care. 8 Qs 8.5%
Explores various methods for assessing and managing pain in
Pain Management Techniques patients. 8 Qs 8.5%
Anesthesia Types and Discusses different types of anesthesia and their use in
Applications surgical procedures. 8 Qs 8.5%
Central Line Access and Focuses on the procedures for central line access and
Complications potential complications. 8 Qs 8.5%
Covers Total Parenteral Nutrition and its management in
Nutritional Support patient care. 8 Qs 8.5%
Examines precautionary measures and protocols for
Infection Control Measures preventing infections. 7 Qs 7.4%
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Focuses on assessing skin conditions and recognizing
Skin Assessment and Changes changes in various skin types. 10 Qs 10.6%
Patient Mobility and Covers strategies for promoting patient mobility and
Rehabilitation rehabilitation practices. 7 Qs 7.4%
Discusses care procedures and complications following
Postoperative Care surgical interventions. 7 Qs 7.4%
Examines various assessment tools used to evaluate geriatric
Geriatric Assessment Tools patients. 7 Qs 7.4%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 94 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: GERIATRIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS
8 Questions • 8.5% of Exam • Focuses on the health issues, concerns, and wellness practices 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.
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NUR 242 Med Surg Exam 1 Questions &
Answers, Updated 2026/2027 Edition
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 answer, making it suitable for exam preparation, course 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 Health and Wellness practices for older adults. 8 Qs 8.5%
Covers the identification, assessment, and management of
Pressure Injuries various stages of pressure ulcers. 8 Qs 8.5%
Examines the different techniques and treatments for effective
Wound Care Management wound care. 8 Qs 8.5%
Explores various methods for assessing and managing pain in
Pain Management Techniques patients. 8 Qs 8.5%
Anesthesia Types and Discusses different types of anesthesia and their use in
Applications surgical procedures. 8 Qs 8.5%
Central Line Access and Focuses on the procedures for central line access and
Complications potential complications. 8 Qs 8.5%
Covers Total Parenteral Nutrition and its management in
Nutritional Support patient care. 8 Qs 8.5%
Examines precautionary measures and protocols for
Infection Control Measures preventing infections. 7 Qs 7.4%
Confidential • Student Study Edition • Practice & Review Guide Page 1 of 27
,STUDENT STUDY & MASTERY EDITION PRACTICE & REVIEW GUIDE
Focuses on assessing skin conditions and recognizing
Skin Assessment and Changes changes in various skin types. 10 Qs 10.6%
Patient Mobility and Covers strategies for promoting patient mobility and
Rehabilitation rehabilitation practices. 7 Qs 7.4%
Discusses care procedures and complications following
Postoperative Care surgical interventions. 7 Qs 7.4%
Examines various assessment tools used to evaluate geriatric
Geriatric Assessment Tools patients. 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 HEALTH AND WELLNESS
8 Questions • 8.5% of Exam • Focuses on the health issues, concerns, and wellness practices 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.
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