NUR 242 Med Surg (NUR242)

Galen NUR 242 Exam 4 – Neuro With Correct Answers What is included in the central nervous system? Correct Answer: brain and spinal cord What is included in the peripheral nervous system? Correct Answer: cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia What does the peripheral nervous system act as? Correct Answer: relay station What three types of headaches impact quality of life? Correct Answer: migraine, tension, cluster What is the pain assessment guideline for migraine headaches? Corr...

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Med Surg Exam 3 Complete study guide | Galen College of Nursing - NUR 242 MS Exam 2023. Care of Patients with Stomach Disorders, pp. 1103-1107 Gastritis • Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach known as the mucosa becomes inflamed or swollen. When the stomach mucosa becomes inflamed edema, hemorrhage and erosion of the mucosa occur. • Medical treatment for gastritis depends on the specific cause. Patients will be instructed to stop taking irritating medications such as ASA and...

NUR 242 Med Surg Exam 3 Complete study guide | Galen College of Nursing - MS Exam 2023. Care of Patients with Esophageal Problems, pp. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) • Risk factors include consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. • The nursing assessment should include asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI...

NUR 242 Med surg Exam 3 Study Guide Chapter 54: Care of Patients with Esophageal Problems, pp. 1087-1092 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) • Risk factors include consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. • The nursing assessment should include asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents. GERD manifest differen...

NUR 242 Exam 1 med surg study guide Unit 1 Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be Care coordinators Transition managers Caregivers Pt educators Leaders Advocates for the pt and family The joint commission: effective care coordination and transition management Understandable discharge instructions for the patient and family Explanation of self-care ac...

NUR 242 Med surg Exam 2 Study Guide Chap 11 Fluid compartments Intracellular 60% Contained within the cell body About 25L Veins, arteries, capillaries, heart, etc Extracellular 33% Most important area of homeostasis, area outside of cells Divided into intravascular space and interstitial space Extracellular fluid volume is about 15L In-between the cells Fluid Balance Closely linked to/affected by electrolyte concentrations Fluid intake 2.3-3L a day Fluid loss Minimum urine amount need...

NUR 242 Med Surg exam 4 Study Guide Med Surg Exam 4 Unit 9: Caring for the patient common perfusion problems CARDIOVASCULAR ASSESSMENT: ► Perform a complete cardiovascular assessment. As HTN is a risk factor for CAD, assess BP in both arms. Check for all major pulses as well as capillary refill and temperature of lower extremities. Prolonged capillary filling (>3 seconds in young to middle-aged adults; >5 seconds in older adults) indicates poor circulation. ► Listen with a stethos...

xam 1 med surg study guide Unit 1 Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be