SWIFT RIVER WEEK 1 MEDICAL-SURGICAL EXAM Q&A STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

SWIFT RIVER WEEK 1 MEDICAL-SURGICAL
EXAM Q&A STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS

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


◉ Glenn Massey. Answer: Acute pain
Impaired mobility, risk for
Nausea, risk for
Deficient knowledge


◉ Glenn Massey. Answer: Scenario #1
Ensure room was cleaned
Disinfect call light
Clean and obtain IV pole
Obtain burn sheets

,Notify infection control nurse


Scenario #2
Obtain VS
Initial assessment
Administer pain meds
Educate pt.
Check pt's chart


Scenario #3
Hand hygiene
Set up supplies
Apply clean gloves
Gently peel off
Clean wound site
Apply new dressing


Scenario #4
Notify HCP
Inform pt.
Initiate cardiac telemetry
Give 1L NS

,Empty foley


Scenario #5
Explore why pt.
Educate pt.
Evaluate pt's understanding
Contact social services
Involve family


◉ Hannah Knox. Answer: Educational- increased
Fall Risk - increased
Health Change - increased
Pain - increased
PsychologicL Needs - increased
Neurological - normal


◉ Hannah Knox. Answer: Chronic pain
Impaired comfort
Deficient knowledge
Fear of death
Gas exchange, risk for
Infection, fisk for

, ◉ Hannah Knox. Answer: Scenario #1
Full assessment
Contact IV team
Contact HCP
Set up PCA
Contact social services


Scenario #2
Administer ABX & start morphine
Contact hospice/social work
Place pt. on continuous pulse ox
Reassess effectiveness
Document


Scenario #3
Reassess VS & elevate HOB
Continue to provide
Seek clarification
Call respiratory therapy
Provide emotional support