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2026 NUR 170 EXAM 4 – CONCEPTS OF
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING EXAM
COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING (64)
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|TOP-RATED A+.
NUR 170
Prepare for your NUR 170 Exam 4 – Concepts of Medical-Surgical
Nursing with this focused study guide. It covers management of
common adult health conditions, nursing interventions,
pharmacologic treatments, and patient safety principles.
Emphasizes clinical reasoning, prioritization, and application of
medical-surgical nursing concepts. Suitable for nursing
students preparing for Exam 4 in a medical-surgical nursing
course.
NUR 170 - Exam 4: Concepts of Diagnostic tests: ECG, labs,
Medical-Surgical Nursing echocardiogram
Cardiovascular System Medications:
Heart anatomy and physiology antihypertensives,
antiarrhythmics,
Cardiac output, preload, anticoagulants
afterload
Nursing interventions:
Common disorders: CAD, HF, monitoring, patient education,
MI, arrhythmias lifestyle modification
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Peripheral Vascular System
PAD vs. PVD, aneurysms, DVT Hemodynamic monitoring
Assessment: pulses, edema, Diagnostic & Interventional
skin changes Procedures
Interventions: anticoagulation, Cardiac catheterization,
compression therapy, surgical angioplasty, pacemaker
care insertion
Fluid & Electrolyte/Acid-Base Pre/post-procedure nursing
Review care
Electrolyte imbalances Patient Education & Lifestyle
common in cardiovascular Management
patients
Diet, exercise, smoking
Acid-base disturbances cessation, medication
(respiratory vs metabolic) adherence
Shock & Circulatory Symptom recognition and
Emergencies when to seek help
Types: hypovolemic, Safety & Risk Management
cardiogenic, septic,
Fall prevention, medication
anaphylactic
safety, monitoring for
Early recognition and complications
interventions
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The nurse is assessing a pt before hanging an IV solution of
0.9% NaCl with KCl in it. Which assessment finding should
cause the nurse to hold the IV solution and contact provider
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Urine output 8 mL/hr
The pt has recent bilateral, above the knee amputations and
has developed C. difficile diarrhea. What assessments
should the nurse use to detect fluid volume deficit in this pt
The nurse is admitting an older adult with decompensated
CHF. The nursing assessment reveals adventitious lung
sounds, dyspnea, and orthopnea. Which physician order
should the nurse question? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... -
Observe for flatness of neck veins when supine
-Measure rate and character of pulse
-Test for skin testing
Intravenous (IV) 500 mL of 0.9% NaCl at 125 mL/hr
The pt is receiving tube feedings due to a jaw surgery. What
change in assessment findings should prompt the nurse to
2026 NUR 170 EXAM 4 – CONCEPTS OF
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING EXAM
COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING (64)
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|TOP-RATED A+.
NUR 170
Prepare for your NUR 170 Exam 4 – Concepts of Medical-Surgical
Nursing with this focused study guide. It covers management of
common adult health conditions, nursing interventions,
pharmacologic treatments, and patient safety principles.
Emphasizes clinical reasoning, prioritization, and application of
medical-surgical nursing concepts. Suitable for nursing
students preparing for Exam 4 in a medical-surgical nursing
course.
NUR 170 - Exam 4: Concepts of Diagnostic tests: ECG, labs,
Medical-Surgical Nursing echocardiogram
Cardiovascular System Medications:
Heart anatomy and physiology antihypertensives,
antiarrhythmics,
Cardiac output, preload, anticoagulants
afterload
Nursing interventions:
Common disorders: CAD, HF, monitoring, patient education,
MI, arrhythmias lifestyle modification
, Page 2 of 19
Peripheral Vascular System
PAD vs. PVD, aneurysms, DVT Hemodynamic monitoring
Assessment: pulses, edema, Diagnostic & Interventional
skin changes Procedures
Interventions: anticoagulation, Cardiac catheterization,
compression therapy, surgical angioplasty, pacemaker
care insertion
Fluid & Electrolyte/Acid-Base Pre/post-procedure nursing
Review care
Electrolyte imbalances Patient Education & Lifestyle
common in cardiovascular Management
patients
Diet, exercise, smoking
Acid-base disturbances cessation, medication
(respiratory vs metabolic) adherence
Shock & Circulatory Symptom recognition and
Emergencies when to seek help
Types: hypovolemic, Safety & Risk Management
cardiogenic, septic,
Fall prevention, medication
anaphylactic
safety, monitoring for
Early recognition and complications
interventions
, Page 3 of 19
The nurse is assessing a pt before hanging an IV solution of
0.9% NaCl with KCl in it. Which assessment finding should
cause the nurse to hold the IV solution and contact provider
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Urine output 8 mL/hr
The pt has recent bilateral, above the knee amputations and
has developed C. difficile diarrhea. What assessments
should the nurse use to detect fluid volume deficit in this pt
The nurse is admitting an older adult with decompensated
CHF. The nursing assessment reveals adventitious lung
sounds, dyspnea, and orthopnea. Which physician order
should the nurse question? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... -
Observe for flatness of neck veins when supine
-Measure rate and character of pulse
-Test for skin testing
Intravenous (IV) 500 mL of 0.9% NaCl at 125 mL/hr
The pt is receiving tube feedings due to a jaw surgery. What
change in assessment findings should prompt the nurse to
