NURS 201 Exam 1 Medical Surgical Nursing
Latest 2026–2027 100% Verified Questions
& Correct Answers Graded A - WCU
Critical thinking - correct answer essential component of professional accountability
and quality nursing care
An RN reviews manual of how to give a specific injection. What kind of critical thinking
is nurse using? - correct answer Basic critical thinking
Nursing Progress - correct answer Assess -> Diagnose -> Plan -> Implement ->
Evaluate
ADPIE
Nursing process stays the same, but the ____________ varies - correct answer
application
NP step 1: Assessment involves - correct answer Observation & collection of
information
Data Collection
Primary data-
secondary data-
subjective data-
,NURS 201 Exam 1 Medical Surgical Nursing
Latest 2026–2027 100% Verified Questions
& Correct Answers Graded A - WCU
objective data- - correct answer primary- what patient tells you
secondary- other people tell you
subjective- symptoms, cant see but they can feel
objective- signs, those you can see
Data Clustering is - correct answer A set of SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS gathered during
assessment
Clinical Criterion - correct answer an objective or subjective sign, symptom, or risk
factor that, when analyzed with other criteria, leads to a diagnostic conclusion
Unstable patient
Stable patient - correct answer unstable- initial patient assessment CANNOT be
delegated to LPN or LVN
stable- routine assessment of vital signs of a patient in stable condition and may be
delegated to LVN or LPN
NP Step 2: Diagnosis
,NURS 201 Exam 1 Medical Surgical Nursing
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& Correct Answers Graded A - WCU
(Problem identification) - correct answer NANDA diagnosis- specific detailed
diagnosis
Clinical judgement about individual, family, or community responses to actual or
potential problems
Nursing Diagnosis - correct answer Provides a precise statement of the clients
problem that gives RNs a common language and understanding of the client's needs
Actual diagnosis - correct answer Describe response to a current need, problem, or
life process
Problem focused diagnosis
Risk diagnosis - correct answer Identify specific potential problems of individuals
vulnerable to developing complications
risk for
Health promotion - correct answer Judgement based on expression of desire to
change
readiness for
READINESS TO INCREASE WELL BEING
, NURS 201 Exam 1 Medical Surgical Nursing
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& Correct Answers Graded A - WCU
Medical Diagnosis vs. Nursing Problem ID - correct answer Medical-
-Focuses on illness, injury, or disease processes
-remains constant until a cure is effected
Nursing-
-Focuses on the clients responses to actual or potential health/life problems
Nursing Diagnosis has 2 parts: - correct answer 1. Diagnostic Label
2. Related Factor
NP step 3: Planning - correct answer must have accurate, complete assessment data
and a correctly identified nursing diagnosis
what is the client expected to accomplish, and in what time frame
Goal in Planning should be:
SMART - correct answer Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Timely
Latest 2026–2027 100% Verified Questions
& Correct Answers Graded A - WCU
Critical thinking - correct answer essential component of professional accountability
and quality nursing care
An RN reviews manual of how to give a specific injection. What kind of critical thinking
is nurse using? - correct answer Basic critical thinking
Nursing Progress - correct answer Assess -> Diagnose -> Plan -> Implement ->
Evaluate
ADPIE
Nursing process stays the same, but the ____________ varies - correct answer
application
NP step 1: Assessment involves - correct answer Observation & collection of
information
Data Collection
Primary data-
secondary data-
subjective data-
,NURS 201 Exam 1 Medical Surgical Nursing
Latest 2026–2027 100% Verified Questions
& Correct Answers Graded A - WCU
objective data- - correct answer primary- what patient tells you
secondary- other people tell you
subjective- symptoms, cant see but they can feel
objective- signs, those you can see
Data Clustering is - correct answer A set of SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS gathered during
assessment
Clinical Criterion - correct answer an objective or subjective sign, symptom, or risk
factor that, when analyzed with other criteria, leads to a diagnostic conclusion
Unstable patient
Stable patient - correct answer unstable- initial patient assessment CANNOT be
delegated to LPN or LVN
stable- routine assessment of vital signs of a patient in stable condition and may be
delegated to LVN or LPN
NP Step 2: Diagnosis
,NURS 201 Exam 1 Medical Surgical Nursing
Latest 2026–2027 100% Verified Questions
& Correct Answers Graded A - WCU
(Problem identification) - correct answer NANDA diagnosis- specific detailed
diagnosis
Clinical judgement about individual, family, or community responses to actual or
potential problems
Nursing Diagnosis - correct answer Provides a precise statement of the clients
problem that gives RNs a common language and understanding of the client's needs
Actual diagnosis - correct answer Describe response to a current need, problem, or
life process
Problem focused diagnosis
Risk diagnosis - correct answer Identify specific potential problems of individuals
vulnerable to developing complications
risk for
Health promotion - correct answer Judgement based on expression of desire to
change
readiness for
READINESS TO INCREASE WELL BEING
, NURS 201 Exam 1 Medical Surgical Nursing
Latest 2026–2027 100% Verified Questions
& Correct Answers Graded A - WCU
Medical Diagnosis vs. Nursing Problem ID - correct answer Medical-
-Focuses on illness, injury, or disease processes
-remains constant until a cure is effected
Nursing-
-Focuses on the clients responses to actual or potential health/life problems
Nursing Diagnosis has 2 parts: - correct answer 1. Diagnostic Label
2. Related Factor
NP step 3: Planning - correct answer must have accurate, complete assessment data
and a correctly identified nursing diagnosis
what is the client expected to accomplish, and in what time frame
Goal in Planning should be:
SMART - correct answer Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Timely
