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MED SURG FINAL EXAM Guide MED SURG FINAL EXAM Guide Neuro: Constricted pupils= miosis dilated pupils= mydriasis Patient has unequal pupils first ask for baseline. Always assume neuro problem until proven otherwise. Assess patients spo2 and glucose levels if patients appears altered. Hypoxia and hypercapnia will affect mental status. Medical management for pt with altered LOC→ ● Airway! -Intubation may be required ● Circulation-Maintaining BP (MAP >60), HR, Perfusion ...

NURSING 101 Complete Hurst Packet TABLE OF CONTENTS Fluids and Electrolytes 3 Acid-Base Balance 13 Burns… 16 Oncology… 22 Endocrine 38 Cardiac 52 Psychiatric Nursing… 71 Gastrointestinal 92 Neuro… 104 Maternity Nursing… 114 Respiratory… 139 Orthopedics… 144 Renal 150 Questions 158 Final Thoughts 178 Evaluations 186 Table of Contents for CD 188 Pediatric… 189 Hurst Review does not condone the discussion of the NCLEX-RN exam post- test. Thank you. NOTICE TO FACULTY All materials us...

Advanced Adult Health Nursing Comprehensive Medical Surgical Exam Blueprint -By Khush  Chapter 11: Health care of the older adult: KNOW signs and symptoms of, treatment for, nursing management, medications used, and complications of specific disorders: Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Disease Cx: Increasing age, genes, environment, diet, inflammation, neurotransmitter, vacular, stress, neurotic plaques and acetylcholine alteration S/S: Slow onset, wandering, pacing, restlessness, de...

NR 324 EXAM 2 MEDICAL SURGICAL STUDY GUIDE HEART FAILURE Assessment of left and right CAD: Left Sided Heart Failure ( • Most common • Prevents normal forward flowing blood • Blood backs up into the left atrium, and then to the pulmonary vein o Pressure increases, fluid leaks from the pulmonary capillary bed into the interstitium and then the alveoli o Results in pulmonary congestion and edema • Signs o LV heaves o Alternating pulses (strong, weak): o Increased HR o D...

Advanced Adult Health Nursing Comprehensive Medical Surgical Exam Blueprint -By Khush  Chapter 11: Health care of the older adult: KNOW signs and symptoms of, treatment for, nursing management, medications used, and complications of specific disorders: Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Disease Cx: Increasing age, genes, environment, diet, inflammation, neurotransmitter, vacular, stress, neurotic plaques and acetylcholine alteration S/S: Slow onset, wandering, pacing, restlessness, de...

  Respiratory Anatomy -Correct Answers: Upper airway: nose nasal passages paranasal sinuses pharynx portion of the larynx above the vocal folds (cords). lower airways: portion of the larynx below the vocal folds trachea bronchi bronchioles Respiratory System Anatomy and Physiology: Pediatric vs. Adult -Correct Answers: Upper airway differences An inflammatory process in the airway causes swelling. Narrows the airway Airway resistance increases. Airway diameter An infa...

NUR 2633 Maternal_Newborn_Exam_1 Study Guide–1/50 questions Women’s health encompasses breast care, GYN exams, and assessments. Be comfortable with the parameters of education for a. Breast education- b. Fluctuating hormone levels during the monthly cycle cause changes in breast tissue. i. Following menstruation, when hormone levels are at their lowest, the breast tissue is smooth and nontender. ii. As estrogen levels increase mid-cycle, breasts may become more sensitive. Also, just b...

PATHO STUDY GUIDE: FINAL EXAM! Stress increases functional demand  adaptations: hypertrophy, hyperplasia, atrophy, metaplasia, dysplasia)  Stress is reversible – when it’s relieved cell returns to normal  Irreversible stress – too much damage  necrosis Reversible Stress Types 1. Atrophy: decreased size of cell due to decreased functional demand  Overall decrease tissue mass  Muscle can atrophy if not used because of injury, neuromuscular dysfunction (i.e. spinal co...

NURSE-UN 1243 Adult and Elder Nursing 3 Week #3:Neuro Basics Glasgow Coma Scale Higher score = better you are Physical Assessment ● Vital signs ● Cushing’sTriad - a response to ischemia from rapid brain injury - Cushing's triad refers to a set of signs that are indicative of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), or increased pressure in the brain. Cushing's triad consists of bradycardia (also known as a low heart rate), irregular respirations, and a w...

NRNP 6552 Advanced Nurse Practice in Reproductive Health Care(2022/2023)feminist perspective A perspective that acknowledges the oppression of women within a patriarchal society that also struggles toward the elimination of sexist oppression and the domination of all human beings. Alcohol Consumption and Women Recommended daily intake limit? Possible Risks? Alcohol is hazardous for a woman who has either more than 7 drinks per week or more than 3 drinks per day. This amount put's wome...