NU 189 / NU189 Exam 4 Medical-Surgical Nursing II |
Exam Questions & Answers | 100% Correct/Verified
Solutions | Latest 2026/2027 | Grade A+ | Galen College
of Nursing
Angina -Correct Answer ✔-Chest pain requiring rest and oxygen application.
Nitroglycerin (NTG) -Correct Answer ✔-Medication for angina; max 3 doses before
HCP call.
Cardiac Biomarkers -Correct Answer ✔-Troponin, C-reactive protein, BNP for heart
assessment.
Heart Failure -Correct Answer ✔-Condition requiring continuous monitoring and
assessment.
High Fowler's Position -Correct Answer ✔-Sitting position to decrease oxygen
demand.
Fluid Restriction -Correct Answer ✔-Limit fluid intake for stage D heart failure.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) -Correct Answer ✔-Narrowing of arteries causing
claudication.
Walking Exercise for PAD -Correct Answer ✔-30-45 minutes, 3 times a week.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (CMP) -Correct Answer ✔-Genetic condition; risk of
sudden cardiac death.
Acute Pericarditis -Correct Answer ✔-Inflammation of the pericardium causing
chest pain.
, Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) -Correct Answer ✔-Elevated pressure from
brain, tissue, or blood.
Cushing's Triad -Correct Answer ✔-Systolic hypertension, bradycardia, irregular
respirations.
Lumbar Puncture -Correct Answer ✔-Procedure to collect CSF for meningitis
diagnosis.
Bacterial Meningitis -Correct Answer ✔-Infection with fever, headache, and nuchal
rigidity.
Respiratory Isolation -Correct Answer ✔-Precautions for suspected bacterial
meningitis cases.
Cirrhosis -Correct Answer ✔-Liver failure leading to serious complications.
Hepatic Encephalopathy -Correct Answer ✔-Complication of cirrhosis causing
neurotoxic effects.
Asterixis -Correct Answer ✔-Flapping tremors indicating hepatic encephalopathy.
Lactulose -Correct Answer ✔-Medication to lower ammonia levels in cirrhosis.
Fetor Hepaticus -Correct Answer ✔-Musty breath odor in hepatic encephalopathy.
Daily Weights -Correct Answer ✔-Monitor weight same time, same clothing daily.
Weight Gain Alert -Correct Answer ✔-Report 3 pounds gain over a week.
Nutrition Therapy for PAD -Correct Answer ✔-3-5% weight loss reduces
triglycerides and glucose.
Exam Questions & Answers | 100% Correct/Verified
Solutions | Latest 2026/2027 | Grade A+ | Galen College
of Nursing
Angina -Correct Answer ✔-Chest pain requiring rest and oxygen application.
Nitroglycerin (NTG) -Correct Answer ✔-Medication for angina; max 3 doses before
HCP call.
Cardiac Biomarkers -Correct Answer ✔-Troponin, C-reactive protein, BNP for heart
assessment.
Heart Failure -Correct Answer ✔-Condition requiring continuous monitoring and
assessment.
High Fowler's Position -Correct Answer ✔-Sitting position to decrease oxygen
demand.
Fluid Restriction -Correct Answer ✔-Limit fluid intake for stage D heart failure.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) -Correct Answer ✔-Narrowing of arteries causing
claudication.
Walking Exercise for PAD -Correct Answer ✔-30-45 minutes, 3 times a week.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (CMP) -Correct Answer ✔-Genetic condition; risk of
sudden cardiac death.
Acute Pericarditis -Correct Answer ✔-Inflammation of the pericardium causing
chest pain.
, Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) -Correct Answer ✔-Elevated pressure from
brain, tissue, or blood.
Cushing's Triad -Correct Answer ✔-Systolic hypertension, bradycardia, irregular
respirations.
Lumbar Puncture -Correct Answer ✔-Procedure to collect CSF for meningitis
diagnosis.
Bacterial Meningitis -Correct Answer ✔-Infection with fever, headache, and nuchal
rigidity.
Respiratory Isolation -Correct Answer ✔-Precautions for suspected bacterial
meningitis cases.
Cirrhosis -Correct Answer ✔-Liver failure leading to serious complications.
Hepatic Encephalopathy -Correct Answer ✔-Complication of cirrhosis causing
neurotoxic effects.
Asterixis -Correct Answer ✔-Flapping tremors indicating hepatic encephalopathy.
Lactulose -Correct Answer ✔-Medication to lower ammonia levels in cirrhosis.
Fetor Hepaticus -Correct Answer ✔-Musty breath odor in hepatic encephalopathy.
Daily Weights -Correct Answer ✔-Monitor weight same time, same clothing daily.
Weight Gain Alert -Correct Answer ✔-Report 3 pounds gain over a week.
Nutrition Therapy for PAD -Correct Answer ✔-3-5% weight loss reduces
triglycerides and glucose.
