[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
Jersey College MedSurg 1 Exam
Questions & Verified Answers for
2026/2027 Updated Edition
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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 430 verified questions with correct answers covering medical-surgical nursing topics. Each question is
designed to enhance understanding of essential nursing concepts and practices, making it suitable for exam preparation, course
review, and professional certification. Students can utilize this resource for focused study and to reinforce their knowledge in
the field of nursing.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus
Decreased Platelet Count Explores the implications and management of conditions leading to low platelet levels.
Wong-Baker Faces Scale Introduces a visual tool for assessing pain levels in patients.
Incapacitating Chest Pain Focuses on the assessment and management of patients presenting with severe chest pain.
Deep Breathing Exercises Covers techniques to improve lung expansion and oxygenation.
Risk Assessment Discusses strategies for identifying and mitigating risks in patient care.
Impaired Thirst Mechanism Examines the physiological factors affecting hydration and thirst in patients.
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QUESTION 1
Why are the elderly at an increased risk for hypernatremia?
Answer: Impaired thirst mechanism
QUESTION 2
The reduction of albumin causes what physiological manifestations in the patient?
Answer: Edema
QUESTION 3
What type of sedation may be used during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography?
Answer: Moderate sedation
QUESTION 4
In the setting of hypoparathyroidism, provide a diet that is high in _______ and low in
__________.
Answer: High in calcium and low in phosphorus
QUESTION 5
When the postcardiac surgery patient demonstrates restlessness, nausea, weakness, and peaked T
waves, the nurse reviews the patient's serum electrolytes anticipating which abnormality?
Answer: Hyperkalemia is indicated by mental confusion, restlessness, nausea, weakness, and dysrhythmias (tall, peaked T
waves). Hypercalcemia would likely be demonstrated by asystole. Hypomagnesemia would likely be demonstrated by
hypotension, lethargy, and vasodilation.
Hyponatremia would likely be indicated by weakness, fatigue, and confusion without change in T wave formation.
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QUESTION 6
List three non-modifiable risk factors. (general health promotion)
Answer: Age, genetics, sex
QUESTION 7
Classic tests/signs that are indicative of hypocalcemia.
Answer: Chvostek's and Trousseau's Signs
QUESTION 8
Undersecretion of this hormone reults in hypernatremia and elevated serum osmolality.
Answer: Antiduretic hormone
QUESTION 9
Stress increases the risk for this clotting disorder.
Answer: Hypercoagulation
QUESTION 10
When is postural drainage performed in relation to meals?
Answer: Before meals
QUESTION 11
Effect produced by transdermal route of analgesics.
Answer: Produces drug absorption into the systemic circulaiton
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QUESTION 12
This condition causes a rigid board like abdomen with pain, fever, and leukocytosis.
Answer: Peritonitis
QUESTION 13
The antidote for tetany or hypermagnesmia.
Answer: Calcium gluconate
QUESTION 14
Gastric tubes increase the risk for what type of infection?
Answer: Aspiration pneumonia
QUESTION 15
These two electrolytes MUST be administered IV via a pump. One must not be given IM either.
Answer: Magnesium
Potassium (NO IM either)
QUESTION 16
Why do we have a cough reflex?
Answer: To remove secretions and protect the lungs from foreign bodies
QUESTION 17
High ammonia levels cause CNS depression and may lead to ______________.
Answer: Encephalopathy
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Jersey College MedSurg 1 Exam
Questions & Verified Answers for
2026/2027 Updated Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS ANSWERS
430 Questions 6 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 430 verified questions with correct answers covering medical-surgical nursing topics. Each question is
designed to enhance understanding of essential nursing concepts and practices, making it suitable for exam preparation, course
review, and professional certification. Students can utilize this resource for focused study and to reinforce their knowledge in
the field of nursing.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus
Decreased Platelet Count Explores the implications and management of conditions leading to low platelet levels.
Wong-Baker Faces Scale Introduces a visual tool for assessing pain levels in patients.
Incapacitating Chest Pain Focuses on the assessment and management of patients presenting with severe chest pain.
Deep Breathing Exercises Covers techniques to improve lung expansion and oxygenation.
Risk Assessment Discusses strategies for identifying and mitigating risks in patient care.
Impaired Thirst Mechanism Examines the physiological factors affecting hydration and thirst in patients.
Total Exam Coverage 6 Integrated Topic Modules • 430 Examination Questions
HIGH-YIELD: QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Complete Examination Questions • 430 Questions • Sequential Exam Layout
QUESTION 1
Why are the elderly at an increased risk for hypernatremia?
Answer: Impaired thirst mechanism
QUESTION 2
The reduction of albumin causes what physiological manifestations in the patient?
Answer: Edema
QUESTION 3
What type of sedation may be used during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography?
Answer: Moderate sedation
QUESTION 4
In the setting of hypoparathyroidism, provide a diet that is high in _______ and low in
__________.
Answer: High in calcium and low in phosphorus
QUESTION 5
When the postcardiac surgery patient demonstrates restlessness, nausea, weakness, and peaked T
waves, the nurse reviews the patient's serum electrolytes anticipating which abnormality?
Answer: Hyperkalemia is indicated by mental confusion, restlessness, nausea, weakness, and dysrhythmias (tall, peaked T
waves). Hypercalcemia would likely be demonstrated by asystole. Hypomagnesemia would likely be demonstrated by
hypotension, lethargy, and vasodilation.
Hyponatremia would likely be indicated by weakness, fatigue, and confusion without change in T wave formation.
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QUESTION 6
List three non-modifiable risk factors. (general health promotion)
Answer: Age, genetics, sex
QUESTION 7
Classic tests/signs that are indicative of hypocalcemia.
Answer: Chvostek's and Trousseau's Signs
QUESTION 8
Undersecretion of this hormone reults in hypernatremia and elevated serum osmolality.
Answer: Antiduretic hormone
QUESTION 9
Stress increases the risk for this clotting disorder.
Answer: Hypercoagulation
QUESTION 10
When is postural drainage performed in relation to meals?
Answer: Before meals
QUESTION 11
Effect produced by transdermal route of analgesics.
Answer: Produces drug absorption into the systemic circulaiton
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QUESTION 12
This condition causes a rigid board like abdomen with pain, fever, and leukocytosis.
Answer: Peritonitis
QUESTION 13
The antidote for tetany or hypermagnesmia.
Answer: Calcium gluconate
QUESTION 14
Gastric tubes increase the risk for what type of infection?
Answer: Aspiration pneumonia
QUESTION 15
These two electrolytes MUST be administered IV via a pump. One must not be given IM either.
Answer: Magnesium
Potassium (NO IM either)
QUESTION 16
Why do we have a cough reflex?
Answer: To remove secretions and protect the lungs from foreign bodies
QUESTION 17
High ammonia levels cause CNS depression and may lead to ______________.
Answer: Encephalopathy
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