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NU 185
EXAM S 1 - 4 3
STUDY GUIDE
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Galen College of Nursing
This Document Description:
This comprehensive study guide for NU 185 at Galen
College of Nursing compiles content from Exams 1
through 4 in Medical-Surgical Nursing II.
It thoroughly reviews major systems such as
cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and
neurological, as well as fluid and electrolyte balance, medications, and
critical nursing interventions.
Designed for full-term revision, this guide supports deep understanding and
exam readiness.
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NU 185
EXAM 1 3
STUDY GUIDE
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Galen College of Nursing
This Document Description:
This study guide for NU 185 at Galen College of Nursing
focuses on Exam 1 content from the Medical-Surgical
Nursing II course.
It includes essential topics.
The material is clearly organized to help students understand complex
systems and prepare effectively for exam questions.
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Med Surg Exam 1
Rehabilitation concepts (purpose)
❖ Focusing on ADLS and mobility
❖ Getting the pt back to the best quality of life and as independent as possible.
❖ If a pt requires hourly neuro checks, bp, I and O it is acute care not rehab.
Immobility/Fracture
❖ Complications
➢ DVT
■ Ted hose
■ ROM exercises
■ Low dose enoxaparin/lovenox
■ heparin-PTT
■ Warfarin- INR
■ Strict bed rest- clot can come loose it not
■ Can develop into Pulmonary Embolism- treated with IV heparin, after
therapeutic for 24 hours then they can get out of bed
➢ Pneumonia
➢ Renal issues
■ Keep pt hydrated, check BUN and creatinine, check I and o
➢ Bleeding
Lyme disease
❖ Systemic infection from tick bites
❖ Begins with flu like symptoms
❖ Bulls eye rash, joint pain, stiffness
❖ Can be treated early with antibiotics
❖ Life long problems can occur if not treated
Osteoarthritis-
❖ Progressive degeneration of the protective cartilage cushion on the end of the bones resulting in
bone on bone rubbing. Massive pain
❖ Causes and risk factors
➢ Obese- loose weight if possible
➢ Smoking
➢ Repetitive stress on the joints
❖ Pharmacology
➢ NSAIDS
➢ Steroids
➢ Glucosamine
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❖ S/S
➢ Crepitus
➢ Pain
■ With activity
■ Relief with rest
➢ Affects one joint-long bones
➢ Node formation
❖ Total knee arthroplasty
❖ Postop
➢ Never place a pillow under operative knee
➢ Early weight bearing and flexing every hour
❖ Clot prevention
➢ Heparin and warfarin
Rheumatoid arthritis-
❖ Synovial fluid in the joints, systemic and bilateral in the joints
❖ Heat or cold application can help with pain.
➢ Always have to have a barrier.
➢ Not plastic but cloth.
➢ 15 on and 15 off.
➢ Never sleep with.
➢ Dont use with people who are immobile or have neuropathy
❖ Slip on clothes, no buttons or ties.
Osteoporosis
❖ Fragile=and=porous=bones.=Loss=in=bone=mass=resulting=in=low=bone=density=and=very=
brittle=bones.
❖ Osteopenia-=loss=of=bone=mass=and=weaker=bones
❖ Osteomalacia-=softening=of=bones=caused=by=vit=D=deficiency
❖ Causes
➢ Female-older=age
➢ Excess=caffeine
➢ smoking/alcohol
➢ Poor=nutrition
➢ Sedentary= lifestyle
➢ Postmenopausal= women
➢ Fair=skin-vitamin=D
❖ S/S
➢ Porous=bones=in=the=osteoporosis
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NU 185
EXAM S 1 - 4 3
STUDY GUIDE
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Galen College of Nursing
This Document Description:
This comprehensive study guide for NU 185 at Galen
College of Nursing compiles content from Exams 1
through 4 in Medical-Surgical Nursing II.
It thoroughly reviews major systems such as
cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and
neurological, as well as fluid and electrolyte balance, medications, and
critical nursing interventions.
Designed for full-term revision, this guide supports deep understanding and
exam readiness.
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NU 185
EXAM 1 3
STUDY GUIDE
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Galen College of Nursing
This Document Description:
This study guide for NU 185 at Galen College of Nursing
focuses on Exam 1 content from the Medical-Surgical
Nursing II course.
It includes essential topics.
The material is clearly organized to help students understand complex
systems and prepare effectively for exam questions.
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Med Surg Exam 1
Rehabilitation concepts (purpose)
❖ Focusing on ADLS and mobility
❖ Getting the pt back to the best quality of life and as independent as possible.
❖ If a pt requires hourly neuro checks, bp, I and O it is acute care not rehab.
Immobility/Fracture
❖ Complications
➢ DVT
■ Ted hose
■ ROM exercises
■ Low dose enoxaparin/lovenox
■ heparin-PTT
■ Warfarin- INR
■ Strict bed rest- clot can come loose it not
■ Can develop into Pulmonary Embolism- treated with IV heparin, after
therapeutic for 24 hours then they can get out of bed
➢ Pneumonia
➢ Renal issues
■ Keep pt hydrated, check BUN and creatinine, check I and o
➢ Bleeding
Lyme disease
❖ Systemic infection from tick bites
❖ Begins with flu like symptoms
❖ Bulls eye rash, joint pain, stiffness
❖ Can be treated early with antibiotics
❖ Life long problems can occur if not treated
Osteoarthritis-
❖ Progressive degeneration of the protective cartilage cushion on the end of the bones resulting in
bone on bone rubbing. Massive pain
❖ Causes and risk factors
➢ Obese- loose weight if possible
➢ Smoking
➢ Repetitive stress on the joints
❖ Pharmacology
➢ NSAIDS
➢ Steroids
➢ Glucosamine
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❖ S/S
➢ Crepitus
➢ Pain
■ With activity
■ Relief with rest
➢ Affects one joint-long bones
➢ Node formation
❖ Total knee arthroplasty
❖ Postop
➢ Never place a pillow under operative knee
➢ Early weight bearing and flexing every hour
❖ Clot prevention
➢ Heparin and warfarin
Rheumatoid arthritis-
❖ Synovial fluid in the joints, systemic and bilateral in the joints
❖ Heat or cold application can help with pain.
➢ Always have to have a barrier.
➢ Not plastic but cloth.
➢ 15 on and 15 off.
➢ Never sleep with.
➢ Dont use with people who are immobile or have neuropathy
❖ Slip on clothes, no buttons or ties.
Osteoporosis
❖ Fragile=and=porous=bones.=Loss=in=bone=mass=resulting=in=low=bone=density=and=very=
brittle=bones.
❖ Osteopenia-=loss=of=bone=mass=and=weaker=bones
❖ Osteomalacia-=softening=of=bones=caused=by=vit=D=deficiency
❖ Causes
➢ Female-older=age
➢ Excess=caffeine
➢ smoking/alcohol
➢ Poor=nutrition
➢ Sedentary= lifestyle
➢ Postmenopausal= women
➢ Fair=skin-vitamin=D
❖ S/S
➢ Porous=bones=in=the=osteoporosis
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