Nsg 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG222/ NSG 222 Exam 6: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Family Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: sickle cell disease Answer: - genetic disorder mostly affecting African Americans - sickle-shaped red blood cells that can become stuck in vessels Q: nursing care for sickle cell disease Answer: - prevent vaso-occlusive crisis - manage pain*** - prevent infection*** Q: B-thalassemia Answer: - autosomal genetic disorder - re...

NSG233/ NSG 233 Exam 2 Review: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg III | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: Closed Head Injury- worsening assessment: Answer: Battles signs (behind ear) Raccoon eyes (under eyes) CSF leak (rhinorrhea, otorrhea): risk for meningitis ** glucose test; halo sign (tests spinal fluid leak) Q: Which order would you question for an incontinent spinal cord patient injury? Answer: No foley cath ** pt at risk fo...

Exam 4: NSG223/ NSG 223 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) 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...

Exam 3: NSG223/ NSG 223 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: What are some dietary recommendations for a patient with cushing's syndrome? Answer: -Increase potassium, calcium and protein. -Restrict fluid and sodium intake. Q: What is acromegaly? Answer: hypersecretion of GH during adulthood Q: What is gigantism? Answer: hypersecretion of GH in children Q: What is contraindicated ...

Exam 4: NSG 221/ NSG221 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Mental Health Review | Questions and Verified Answers| All Units Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: Cluster B personality disorders (dramatic/wild) Answer: - Antisocial: disregard for and violation of the rights of others and laws - Borderline: unstable interpersonal relationships, mood, and self-image (3 times more common in women) - Histrionic: excessive emotion, constant attention seeking - Narcissistic: grandiose sense of ...

Exam 3: NSG233/ NSG 233 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: Plan of care for vented trach patients: Answer: care every 8hr or more as needed trach cuff pressure 20-25mm Hg assist of 2 ppl w/ trach strap obdurator @ bedside all times (keeps hole open) Q: Chest tube intervention for accdiental disconnection from drainage system: Answer: Air can enter pleural space, producing a pneumothorax - prevent...

NSG233/ NSG 233 Exam 2: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg III Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: The charge nurse is observing a new RN providing discharge teaching for a client with hypertension who is being prescribed Analapril. Which of the following comments by the new RN would prompt the charge nurse to intervene? Answer: "You will need to increase your diet high in Potassium foods" Q: The nurse on the cardiac unit is caring for a ...

Exam 1: NSG223/ NSG 223 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) 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 patient with heart failu...

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...