Nursing 223 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 1: NSG223 / NSG 223 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II / Med Surg 2 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: A patient who has endocarditis with vegetation on the mitral valve suddenly reports severe left foot pain. The nurse notes that no pulse is palpable in the left foot and that it is cold and pale. Which action should the nurse take next? Answer: Notify the health care provider about the change in status Q: Two weeks ago, a patien...

Exam 3: NSG223/ NSG 223 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION What assessment is most critical in the early detection of compartment syndrome for a pt with a leg cast? Answer: Pain assessment QUESTION What is important nursing care for patients with a cast or splint? Answer: Assess for reports of burning (hotspots)can indicate a developing pressure ulcer. QUESTION How can the ...

Final Exam: NSG223 / NSG 223 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II / Med Surg 2 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: infection in a patient with a cast most commonly occurs from what? Answer: breakdown of skin under the cast also called pressure necrosis Q: signs of pressure necrosis Answer: hot spot under the cast, musty smell, fever Q: how should a patient with an arm cast position their arm Answer: elevate it above the heart to reduce s...

Exam 2: NSG223 / NSG 223 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II / Med Surg 2 Exam | Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: Meds for Mechanical Ventilation Answer: Sedatives that may be used are lorazepam (Ativan), midazolam (Versed), dexmedetomidine (Precedex), propofol (Diprivan), and short-acting barbiturates neuromuscular blocking agents (paralytic agents) may be given to paralyze the patient. Examples of these agents include pancuronium (P...

Exam 2: NSG223 / NSG 223 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II / Med Surg 2 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: What does hypoventilation and retention of CO2 cause is patients who are hypoxemic? Answer: Hydrocarbonate + hypercapnia Q: What therapy should you expect to see a patient with hypoxemia on? Answer: Oxygen therapy FIRST, then oxygen therapy Q: When do you put oxygen on? Answer: When O2 level is 92% and below Q: What can cause pu...

Exam 4: NSG223 / NSG 223 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II / Med Surg 2 Exam | Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: Loss of Proprioception Answer: Loss of proprioception: ability to perceive the position of your body in space Q: Ischemic Stroke Symptoms Answer: Hemiplegia Hemiparesis Dysarthria Apraxia Dysphasia Dysphagia Aphasia: difficulty communicating Expressive: Cannot answer, knows answer but cannot get it out Receptive: Do not un...

Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 7th Edition by Linton Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing .......................................................................................... 4 Chapter 02: Medical-Surgical Practice Settings ........................................................................................... 10 Chapter 03: Medical-Surgical Patients: Individuals, Families, and Communities ........................................ 20 Chapter 04: Health, Illness, S...