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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE: Blue boxes = patient teaching (EXAM FAVORITE). Orange boxes = drug alerts/adverse effects. Red boxes = nursing safety emergencies. ALL lab values are GALEN values. ■ GALEN LAB VALUES — USE THESE ONLY (From Your School's Standardized Reference) ELECTROLYTES Normal (Galen) Low = ? High = ? Sodium (Na+) 135–145 mEq/L Hyponatremia → confusion, seizures Hypernatremia → agitation, thirst, brain shrinks Potassium (K+) 3.5–5.0 mEq/L Hypokalemia → ST depressi...

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NUR 242 EXAM 2 — BABY VERSION + MEMORY TRICKS SUMMER 2026 Galen

Imagine I am sitting next to you explaining everything like you are 5 years old. Every big scary nursing word gets broken down into something simple and fun. Every time you see ■ = there is a MEMORY TRICK to help you remember! Every time you see ■ = this is a DANGER thing — an emergency or a never-do. ■ Blue boxes = what to TEACH the patient. ■ Green boxes = your GALEN lab values — use these ONLY on exams. ■ = the most tested thing in that section — do not skip it! ■ UNI...

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NUR 242 — EXAM 2: ANSWER SHEET & DETAILED RATIONALES SUMMER 2026 Galen

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Question 1 Correct Answer: B Daily weights on the same scale at the same time is the MOST RELIABLE indicator of fluid status — 1 kg of weight = approximately 1 liter of fluid. Skin turgor is LESS RELIABLE in older adults (option A). Thirst (C) and blood pressure changes (D) are late signs of dehydration. Question 2 Correct Answer: B BOX 13.3 lists the key features of fluid overload: bounding pulse, distended neck veins, moist crackles, and weight gain. Option A describes dehydration (...

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NU 242 RN Med-Surg Exam 2 Flashcards SUMMER 2026 Galen

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RN Med-Surg Exam 2 Flashcards Card 1 — Hypercalcemia Patho: Too much calcium in the blood decreases neuromuscular excitability and can affect cardiac conduction. Clinical manifestations: Weakness, constipation, kidney stones, confusion, decreased reflexes. Priority assessment: LOC, cardiac rhythm, hydration status, kidney stone pain. Critical labs: Calcium >10.2 mg/dL. RN intervention: Encourage fluids if not contraindicated, administer loop diuretics/calcitonin as ordered, monitor...

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NUR 242 — EXAM 2: 100 HIGH-YIELD NCLEX-STYLE QUESTIONS SUMMER 2026

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1. A nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient admitted with suspected dehydration. Which assessment finding is the MOST RELIABLE early indicator of fluid status change in this patient? A. Skin turgor returning slowly when pinched on the forearm B. A 3-pound weight loss compared to yesterday's documented weight on the same scale C. Complaints of thirst and dry mouth D. Blood pressure of 102/68 mmHg 2. A nurse is assessing a patient with fluid overload. Which combination of findings from...

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NSG 3280 Ischemia & Hypoxia SUMMER 2026 Galen

Ischemia & Hypoxia 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who suffered a massive myocardial infarction, leading to global ischemia. The nurse understands that this type of cerebral edema is known as: A. Interstitial edema B. Vasogenic edema C. Intracellular edema D. Unilateral edema 2. Which of the following is the most sensitive and earliest clinical manifestation of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Cushing's Triad B. Change in level of consciousness (LOC) C. Headache D. ...

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NSG 3280 unit 6 nclex SUMMER 2026 Galen A patient with otosclerosis...

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A patient with otosclerosis reports a gradual loss of hearing that started in one ear. The nurse understands that this condition is characterized by: A. Destruction and replacement of normal bone in the ossicles, especially the stapes. B. A buildup of fluid in the middle ear due to Eustachian tube dysfunction. C. Damage to the cochlear hair cells from long-term exposure to loud noises. D. A collection of skin tissue in the middle ear, known as a cholesteatoma. 2. A nurse is providing edu...

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NUR 265 Unit 1 Complex Gastrointestinal studyguide SUMMER 2026 Galen

Abrupt disruption in pancreas to perform duties Pathophysiology • Serious and can be lifethreatening inflammation • Caused by premature activation of excessive pancreatic enzymes which then destroy tissue and cells

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NUR 265 Exam 3 Study Guide: Shock SUMMER 2026 Galen

Shock Made Simple: IV Setup Analogy Instructor used the IV bag/tubing/pump analogy to “Todd-proof” shock types: Shock type IV analogy Real meaning Core intervention idea Hypovolemic IV bag is empty or low Not enough circulating intravascular volume Replace volume: fluids/blood; stop loss Cardiogenic Pump is bad Heart cannot pump effectively Fix/support pump: inotropes, cardiac meds, balloon pump, treat MI/dysrhythmia Obstructive Tubing to pump is clamped/kinked Blood flow is bl...

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NUR 265 EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE Unit 7: Neurological Disorders SUMMER 2026 Galen

. Neurologic Assessment and Diagnostic Testing  Neurologic assessment covers the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, movement, sensation, pupils, and level of consciousness.  Diagnostic tools mentioned: CT, MRI, X-ray, EEG, blood cultures for infection/sepsis/meningitis, muscle and nerve biopsies, and physical assessment.  Physical assessment tools: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), pupil assessment, motor response, sensation, gait/balance, and cranial nerve findings. ...

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