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Exam 3: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION In the context of burn care, what does the acronym ABCs stand for, and why is it important to monitor for compartment syndrome in patients with circumferential burns? Answer: AB - airway and breathing - ensure there is a patent airway via consistent respiratory assessments. Look for signs of inhalation injuries such as singed facial hairs, bla...

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 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen How is an ET tube placement confirmed? - ANSWER From first to last ETCO2 20-40mmHg Chest symmetry Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest X-Ray Describe the A/C vent mode. - ANSWER The vent does everything for the patient. It deli...

Exam 1: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen What is nephrotic syndrome? - ANSWER A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - ANSWER -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoa...

Exam 4: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Progressive occlusion of the superior vena cava that leads to venous distention of upper extremities and head. The majority of cases are caused by malignant tumors within the mediastinum Most commonly lung cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, directly compressing or invading the SVC wall QUESTION Superior...

Exam 3: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: What is cholinergic crisis? Answer: too much cholinesterase inhibitor drug Q: What are s/s of cholinergic crisis? Answer: fasciculations hypersalivation sweating bronchospasms increase bronchial secretions bradycardia Q: What is tx for cholinergic crisis? Answer: atropine D...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 3: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: What activities are associated with a high risk of TBI in young people, and how can an interdisciplinary conference benefit the care of a patient with TBI? Answer: Activities associated w TBIs are driving, skateboarding, ATV use, motorcycles, etc. Teach to wear seatbelts, do not drive under the influence, helmets for bikes, skateboards, motorcycles, etc. The us...

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 ...

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...

Exam 2: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 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...