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1. Question:
Pleurodesis ?
Answer:
A procedure aimed at preventing the formation of a pleural effusion by causing the pleural
spaces to seal together.
2. Question:
Radiation therapy consequences ?
Answer:
Chronic esophagitis with gastroesophageal reflux is a potential consequence of radiation
therapy for breast cancer.
3. Question:
Pathologic fracture ?
Answer:
Fractures that occur without evidence of trauma, often due to loss of bone density from
radiation damage.
4. Question:
Sexual activity after myocardial infarction ?
Answer:
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Sexual intercourse after an MI requires no more energy expenditure or cardiac stress than
walking briskly up two flights of stairs.
5. Question:
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube ?
Answer:
A type of feeding tube that differs from a gastrostomy tube primarily in the method of insertion.
6. Question:
PEG tube ?
Answer:
A tube inserted endoscopically through the esophagus into the stomach, held in place by a
bumper and a water-filled balloon.
7. Question:
GT ?
Answer:
A tube inserted through an incision in the abdomen and sutured to the gastric wall.
8. Question:
Proctosigmoidoscopy preparation ?
Answer:
Includes obtaining consent, a clear-liquid diet for 24 to 48 hours prior, administration of an
enema, and fasting on the morning of the procedure.
9. Question:
Dysuria in diabetes ?
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Answer:
Elevated fingerstick glucose levels (e.g., 300 mg/dl) need to be reported to adjust the care plan.
10. Question:
Right renal calculi nursing diagnosis priority ?
Answer:
Acute pain related to movement of the stone.
11. Question:
Chemotherapy initiation ?
Answer:
Starting chemotherapy early increases the chance of eradicating cancer cells, as 50% of tumor
cells are killed with each dose.
12. Question:
Asterixis ?
Answer:
A clinical sign of liver disease characterized by a flapping tremor of the hands.
13. Question:
Clear-liquid diet ?
Answer:
A diet consisting of clear fluids, often required 24 to 48 hours before certain medical
procedures.
14. Question:
Enema ?
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Answer:
A procedure to introduce liquid into the rectum to stimulate a bowel movement or cleanse the
bowel before a procedure.
15. Question:
Fasting protocol ?
Answer:
Refraining from all food and drink for a specified period, often required before medical
procedures.
16. Question:
Suprapubic pain ?
Answer:
Pain located in the lower abdomen, often associated with urinary issues.
17. Question:
Bounding pulse ?
Answer:
A pulse that feels strong and full, often measured at 100 beats/minute in this context.
18. Question:
Small vesicular perineal lesions ?
Answer:
Fluid-filled blisters in the perineal area, which may indicate an infection or other medical
condition.
19. Question:
BSN HESI 266 Med Surg Exam | 2025/2026 Edition|
Nightingale college|Real Exam Questions &Verified
Answers| Graded A+
1. Question:
Pleurodesis ?
Answer:
A procedure aimed at preventing the formation of a pleural effusion by causing the pleural
spaces to seal together.
2. Question:
Radiation therapy consequences ?
Answer:
Chronic esophagitis with gastroesophageal reflux is a potential consequence of radiation
therapy for breast cancer.
3. Question:
Pathologic fracture ?
Answer:
Fractures that occur without evidence of trauma, often due to loss of bone density from
radiation damage.
4. Question:
Sexual activity after myocardial infarction ?
Answer:
, Page 2 of 81
Sexual intercourse after an MI requires no more energy expenditure or cardiac stress than
walking briskly up two flights of stairs.
5. Question:
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube ?
Answer:
A type of feeding tube that differs from a gastrostomy tube primarily in the method of insertion.
6. Question:
PEG tube ?
Answer:
A tube inserted endoscopically through the esophagus into the stomach, held in place by a
bumper and a water-filled balloon.
7. Question:
GT ?
Answer:
A tube inserted through an incision in the abdomen and sutured to the gastric wall.
8. Question:
Proctosigmoidoscopy preparation ?
Answer:
Includes obtaining consent, a clear-liquid diet for 24 to 48 hours prior, administration of an
enema, and fasting on the morning of the procedure.
9. Question:
Dysuria in diabetes ?
, Page 3 of 81
Answer:
Elevated fingerstick glucose levels (e.g., 300 mg/dl) need to be reported to adjust the care plan.
10. Question:
Right renal calculi nursing diagnosis priority ?
Answer:
Acute pain related to movement of the stone.
11. Question:
Chemotherapy initiation ?
Answer:
Starting chemotherapy early increases the chance of eradicating cancer cells, as 50% of tumor
cells are killed with each dose.
12. Question:
Asterixis ?
Answer:
A clinical sign of liver disease characterized by a flapping tremor of the hands.
13. Question:
Clear-liquid diet ?
Answer:
A diet consisting of clear fluids, often required 24 to 48 hours before certain medical
procedures.
14. Question:
Enema ?
, Page 4 of 81
Answer:
A procedure to introduce liquid into the rectum to stimulate a bowel movement or cleanse the
bowel before a procedure.
15. Question:
Fasting protocol ?
Answer:
Refraining from all food and drink for a specified period, often required before medical
procedures.
16. Question:
Suprapubic pain ?
Answer:
Pain located in the lower abdomen, often associated with urinary issues.
17. Question:
Bounding pulse ?
Answer:
A pulse that feels strong and full, often measured at 100 beats/minute in this context.
18. Question:
Small vesicular perineal lesions ?
Answer:
Fluid-filled blisters in the perineal area, which may indicate an infection or other medical
condition.
19. Question:
