Med-Surg Quiz #1: High-Yield Practice Questions & Rationales

MED-SURG QUIZ #1: HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS & RATIONALES FOR NURSING EXAM SUCCESS (2026 EDITION) Maslows Hierarchy of Needs air, water, food safety & security needs love/ belonging self confidence self- actualization (top goal) What are the ABCs Airway Breathing Circulation Signs to look for in PT airway pallor difficulty w/ speech use of accessory muscles obstructionSigns to look for in PT Breathing restlessness decreased pulse ox abnormal RR nasal flaring ICS retractions Signs to look for in PT circulation high BP (stroke?/rupture?) decreased BP (decreased perfusion tissues & organs die) tachycardia diaphoresis blood clot Emergent PTS needs w/ highest priority ABC/safety basic survival needs o PT goes to the ER Urgent Pt w/ medium & low priorities problems that require early resolution must handle B4 it becomes an emergency o ex: urinary retention o PT goes to urgent careN Non-urgent PTs problem does NOT need immediate attention PT can wait to see PCP Acute abrupt onset & usually short course whats going on right now o ex: broken arm Chronic long period of time & continuing disease process ex: diabetes/arthritis Delegation for RNs TEAACUP Teaching Evaluation Assessment (initial) Advanced Intervention Collaboration Unstable PTs Planning5 Rights of Delegation 1. Right task