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Nur265 Advanced Medsurg Exam 1

Exam 2: NUR265 / NUR 265 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing Exam Review | Grade A | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? Answer: *Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess* Q: What are ways to prevent VAP? Answer: *Remove water from circuits* *HOB up to 30 degrees* Turn Q2h Suction Oral care Q2H Prevent aspiration Lip moisturizer Percussio...

Exam 2: NUR265 / NUR 265 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: What are the S/S of a pneumothorax? Answer: SOB Tachy shallow resp asymetrical raise & fall of chest nagging cough cyanosis trachea slanted air hungry Q: What is a bronchoscopy? Answer: Insertion of a tube in the airways to view structures and obtain tissue samples Q: What is a pulmonary embolism? Answer: b...

What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the...

-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset ...

Nur 265 Advanced medsur Exam 2

NUR265 / NUR 265 Exam 1 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update): Advanced Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: encephalopathy diet low protein Q: cardiomyopathy (dilated) Answer: - CHF - Fluid overload Sxs: - fatigue - syncope - LSHF - dysthymia Tx: - diuretics - vasodilators (morphine, nitro) - digoxin - anticoagulants *chronic* *safety (falls)* Q: AMI Answer: RSHF Sxs: - JVD - peripheral edema - weight gain - dec UOP LSHF...

Exam 4: NUR265 / NUR 265 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: Lyme Disease: Hallmark sign Answer: stage 1: "bulls eye rash" and flu-like symptoms Stage 2: facial paralysis, carditis, meningitis Q: Lyme Disease: Assess Answer: Skin history of tick bites Q: Lyme Disease: Interventions Answer: prevention! Insect repellant with DEET early stage--doxycycline antibiotics ...