NURS 2502 Final Exam 2026 | 300+ Q&A | Trauma, Cardiac, Cancer, PAD & Aneurysms | Rasmussen University

This NURS 2502 Final Exam Study Guide (2026) contains over 300 structured questions and answers covering high-yield adult health concepts across musculoskeletal trauma, oncology, cardiovascular disorders, pulmonary disease, vascular emergencies, sensory disorders, and peripheral arterial disease. The material is presented in a concise Q&A format to reinforce critical thinking, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, staging, complications, and evidence-based management strategies. The study guide begins with trauma and orthopedic content including fracture types (transverse, oblique, spiral, comminuted), soft tissue injury phases, compartment syndrome, osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis, fracture healing stages, and early versus late complications. Oncology sections provide in-depth coverage of bladder cancer staging and treatment (TURBT, BCG, cystectomy, neobladder), renal cell carcinoma staging, lung cancer classifications (SCLC vs NSCLC, adenocarcinoma, squamous cell, large cell), diagnostic modalities, and risk factors such as smoking and occupational exposure. Cardiovascular topics include valvular heart disease (mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, MVP, aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation), cardiomyopathies (dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive), thromboembolism prevention, anticoagulation therapy, aortic aneurysms (AAA, TAA, dissecting aneurysm), and emergent management principles emphasizing strict blood pressure control. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is comprehensively reviewed, including ABI interpretation, intermittent claudication, ischemic complications, lifestyle interventions, pharmacologic therapy, and procedural management. Additional systems covered include ocular assessment (tonometry, perimetry, Snellen chart), conjunctivitis, hordeolum, otitis externa/media, Meniere’s disease, and sensory changes related to aging. The content aligns with core adult health nursing curricula and standard medical-surgical nursing textbooks, making it an effective comprehensive review tool for final exam preparation. This document is especially relevant for: • Nursing students enrolled in NURS 2502 Multidimensional Care III • Rasmussen University ADN and BSN nursing students • Students preparing for comprehensive medical-surgical final exams • Nursing students reviewing cardiovascular, oncology, trauma, and vascular disorders • NCLEX preparation focused on adult health and critical care concepts Keywords: medical surgical nursing, trauma nursing, fracture complications, osteomyelitis, bladder cancer staging, renal cell carcinoma, lung cancer types, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, aortic aneurysm, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease, ankle brachial index, anticoagulation therapy, thromboembolism prevention, mitral stenosis, aortic regurgitation, dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, smoking cessation