NU155 \ NU 155 EXAM 2 | MEDICAL-SURGICAL
NURSING EXAM | QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT | GRADED A+ | 2026\2027 LATEST
GUIDE | GALEN
First diagnostic test for PE?
-Correct Answer-D-dimer; confirmed with CT pulmonary angiogram.
Treatment for PE?
-Correct Answer-Oxygen, anticoagulants (heparin, warfarin), thrombolytics
if severe.
Nursing priority during a PE?
-Correct Answer-Stay with patient, elevate head, start 02, call provider,
prep for IV meds.
What is pneumonia?
-Correct Answer-Inflammation of the lung tissue from infection.
Common signs of pneumonia?
-Correct Answer-Fever, chills, productive cough with rusty sputum, SOB,
malaise.
How is pneumonia diagnosed?
, -Correct Answer-Chest x-ray.
Treatment for bacterial pneumonia?
-Correct Answer-Antibiotics, fluids, oxygen, rest.
First signs of hypoxia in older adults?
-Correct Answer-Confusion or altered mental status.
Nursing care for pneumonia?
-Correct Answer-Monitor respiratory status, encourage fluid intake, oxygen,
oral hygiene.
Common triggers of myxedema coma?
-Correct Answer-Abrupt med cessation, illness, anesthesia, cold exposure.
Key symptoms of myxedema coma?
-Correct Answer-Hypothermia, hypotension, respiratory failure,
hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, loss of consciousness.
Treatment for myxedema coma?
-Correct Answer-IV levothyroxine, IV glucose, fluids, warming measures,
corticosteroids, airway management.
What are the 3 classic symptoms of diabetes?
-Correct Answer-Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia.
What causes DKA?
NURSING EXAM | QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT | GRADED A+ | 2026\2027 LATEST
GUIDE | GALEN
First diagnostic test for PE?
-Correct Answer-D-dimer; confirmed with CT pulmonary angiogram.
Treatment for PE?
-Correct Answer-Oxygen, anticoagulants (heparin, warfarin), thrombolytics
if severe.
Nursing priority during a PE?
-Correct Answer-Stay with patient, elevate head, start 02, call provider,
prep for IV meds.
What is pneumonia?
-Correct Answer-Inflammation of the lung tissue from infection.
Common signs of pneumonia?
-Correct Answer-Fever, chills, productive cough with rusty sputum, SOB,
malaise.
How is pneumonia diagnosed?
, -Correct Answer-Chest x-ray.
Treatment for bacterial pneumonia?
-Correct Answer-Antibiotics, fluids, oxygen, rest.
First signs of hypoxia in older adults?
-Correct Answer-Confusion or altered mental status.
Nursing care for pneumonia?
-Correct Answer-Monitor respiratory status, encourage fluid intake, oxygen,
oral hygiene.
Common triggers of myxedema coma?
-Correct Answer-Abrupt med cessation, illness, anesthesia, cold exposure.
Key symptoms of myxedema coma?
-Correct Answer-Hypothermia, hypotension, respiratory failure,
hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, loss of consciousness.
Treatment for myxedema coma?
-Correct Answer-IV levothyroxine, IV glucose, fluids, warming measures,
corticosteroids, airway management.
What are the 3 classic symptoms of diabetes?
-Correct Answer-Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia.
What causes DKA?
