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Exam 2: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: S/S of dehydration Answer: •Vital signs: hyperthermia, ST, thread pulse, hypotension, decrease CVP •Neuromusculoskeletal: Dizziness, syncope, confusion, weakness, fatigue •GI: thirst, dry furrowed tongue, N/V, anorexia, weight loss •Renal: Oliguria •Other signs: Diminish capillary refill, cool clammy skin, diaphoresis, sunken eyeballs, flat...

NUR242/ NUR 242 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Med-Surg | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Cane assistance - wrist height - hold on strong side (6-12 in on side of foot) - move cane and weaker leg forward at the same time - move strong leg forward - assess pt balance Q: Walker assistance Answer: - waist level - move walker 2 feet forward -rest on walker and take small steps - assess pt balance Q: Skin assessment Answer: - Co...

NUR242/ NUR 242 Exam 4: (2024/ 2025 Update) Med-Surg | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Sinus Tachycardia - >100 - Vagal (cough, bear down) Q: Sinus Bradycardia Answer: Q: A Fib Answer: - blood thinner (warfarin) Q: Ventricular Tachycardia Answer: - assess pulse - Start cpr - Call code - Cardioversion (pt awake) - Defibrillate (pt dead) Q: ventricular fibrillation Answer: - Assess pulse - call code...

NUR242/ NUR 242 Exam 2: (2024/ 2025 Update) Med-Surg | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Acid Balance pH 7.35-7.45 CO2 35-45 HCO3 22-28 Q: Metabolic Acidosis Causes Answer: -DKA - Starvation - kidney failure - pancreatitis - dehydration - Diarrhea - seizure - hypoxia - alcoholism Q: Respiratory Acidosis Causes Answer: - opioids - COPD - hypoventilation - smoking Q: Respiratory Alkalosis Causes Answer: ...

Exam 1: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Galen QUESTION Assessment of skin Answer: Once per shift, upon admission, or nursing instinct Access individuals with any devices assess skin every 2 hours for skin breakdown QUESTION Inspect skin Answer: -Beneath and around compression stockings •Bony prominences •Skin to skin areas •Any areas where the client l...

Exam 2: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Galen QUESTION Hyponatremia S/S Answer: SALT LOSS Stupor/coma Anorexia (N/V) Lethargy Tachycardia Limp muscles (weakness) Orthostatic hypotension Seizures/headache Stomach cramping (hyperactive bowels) (metabolic alkalosis) QUESTION Hyponatremia causes Answer: 4 D's -diaphoresis (high fever) -diarrhea & vom...

Exam 3: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Galen QUESTION sleep apnea risk factors Answer: -obesity (BMI over 30) -large uvula -short neck -smoking -enlarged tonsils _oropharynge edema -alcohol -HTN QUESTION sleep apnea presentation Answer: -usually unaware of apnea -loud snoring -persistent daytime sleepiness and irritability -observed breathing cessati...

Exam 4: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Review| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Galen Q: ACE inhibitor Answer: -pril Watch for Orthostatic hypotension Monitor renal function Hyperkalemia Report cough Q: ARB Answer: -Sartan Hyperkalemia Q: Beta Blocker Answer: -olol Check BP Bronchoconstriction affects in pts with asthma or COPD Q: Calcium Channel Blockers Answer: -pine or -mil ...

Exam 2: NUR242/ NUR 242 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med-Surg | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Hypoglycemia Tx of sxs: - Orange juice/ soda - Skim milk - Hard candy - Sugar cubes - Saltines - Honey - Repeat Q 15 mins - repeat Tx is less than 70 - Eat a small carb/ protein meal after QUESTION Blood glucose level for mild hypoglycemia Answer: less that 70 QUESTION Blood glucose level for moderate hypoglycemia ...

Exam 4: NUR242/ NUR 242 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med-Surg | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Atherosclerosis •Greek words "athero," meaning "gruel" or "paste," and "sklerosis," meaning "hardness." •Atherosclerosis is a slow, complex disease that typically starts in childhood and progresses as people grow older. •In some people, it progresses rapidly, with symptoms becoming evident as early as 30. •The lesions of atheroscler...