N102 Final Exam Review for Nursing Concepts
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1. Noncardiogenic pul- Fluid accumulation in lungs not due to heart failure.
monary edema
2. Oxygen therapy Continuous oxygen support for patients in respiratory distress.
3. Pulmonary emphysema Chronic lung condition causing breathlessness and airflow obstruc-
tion.
4. Laryngectomy Surgical removal of the larynx, often due to cancer.
5. Epistaxis Nosebleed requiring specific nursing interventions.
6. Low Fowler's position Client position with head elevated for respiratory ease.
7. Nostril compression Technique to control bleeding by pinching nostrils.
8. Hot compress Application to soothe and reduce nasal bleeding.
9. Acute pulmonary edema Sudden fluid buildup in lungs, requiring urgent care.
10. Empyema Collection of pus in the pleural cavity.
11. Pericardiocentesis Procedure to remove fluid from the pericardial sac.
12. Pericardial effusion Fluid accumulation around the heart, causing pressure.
13. Carcinoma of the larynx Cancer of the larynx with specific symptoms.
14. Persistent hoarseness Common symptom indicating potential laryngeal cancer.
15. Dyspnea Difficulty breathing, often associated with lung conditions.
16. Barrel chest Chest shape change due to chronic lung disease.
17. Pulse oximetry Quick assessment tool for measuring blood oxygen levels.
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18. Graves disease Autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism.
19. Lispro insulin Rapid-acting insulin used before meals.
20. NPH insulin Intermediate-acting insulin, often used in diabetes management.
21. Thyroid storm Severe hyperthyroid state requiring immediate intervention.
22. Hypoglycemic reaction Low blood sugar event, often occurring after insulin.
23. Levothyroxine Medication for hypothyroidism, requiring specific administration
guidelines.
24. SIADH Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion.
25. Effective treatment indi- Decreased weight, increased urine output, lower osmolarity.
cators
26. Onset of action Time taken for medication effects to begin.
27. NPH insulin Intermediate-acting insulin with 6-14 hours duration.
28. Hypoglycemic reaction Low blood sugar symptoms occurring post-insulin administration.
29. Foot care for DM Important to prevent ulcers and infections in diabetics.
30. Goiter Enlargement of the thyroid gland, may cause fatigue.
31. Hyperglycemia High blood sugar condition often linked to diabetes.
32. Polycystic kidney disease Genetic disorder causing fluid-filled cysts in kidneys.
(PKD)
33. Renal calculi Kidney stones that can cause abdominal enlargement.
34. Chronic osteomyelitis Long-term bone infection requiring careful management.
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1. Noncardiogenic pul- Fluid accumulation in lungs not due to heart failure.
monary edema
2. Oxygen therapy Continuous oxygen support for patients in respiratory distress.
3. Pulmonary emphysema Chronic lung condition causing breathlessness and airflow obstruc-
tion.
4. Laryngectomy Surgical removal of the larynx, often due to cancer.
5. Epistaxis Nosebleed requiring specific nursing interventions.
6. Low Fowler's position Client position with head elevated for respiratory ease.
7. Nostril compression Technique to control bleeding by pinching nostrils.
8. Hot compress Application to soothe and reduce nasal bleeding.
9. Acute pulmonary edema Sudden fluid buildup in lungs, requiring urgent care.
10. Empyema Collection of pus in the pleural cavity.
11. Pericardiocentesis Procedure to remove fluid from the pericardial sac.
12. Pericardial effusion Fluid accumulation around the heart, causing pressure.
13. Carcinoma of the larynx Cancer of the larynx with specific symptoms.
14. Persistent hoarseness Common symptom indicating potential laryngeal cancer.
15. Dyspnea Difficulty breathing, often associated with lung conditions.
16. Barrel chest Chest shape change due to chronic lung disease.
17. Pulse oximetry Quick assessment tool for measuring blood oxygen levels.
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18. Graves disease Autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism.
19. Lispro insulin Rapid-acting insulin used before meals.
20. NPH insulin Intermediate-acting insulin, often used in diabetes management.
21. Thyroid storm Severe hyperthyroid state requiring immediate intervention.
22. Hypoglycemic reaction Low blood sugar event, often occurring after insulin.
23. Levothyroxine Medication for hypothyroidism, requiring specific administration
guidelines.
24. SIADH Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion.
25. Effective treatment indi- Decreased weight, increased urine output, lower osmolarity.
cators
26. Onset of action Time taken for medication effects to begin.
27. NPH insulin Intermediate-acting insulin with 6-14 hours duration.
28. Hypoglycemic reaction Low blood sugar symptoms occurring post-insulin administration.
29. Foot care for DM Important to prevent ulcers and infections in diabetics.
30. Goiter Enlargement of the thyroid gland, may cause fatigue.
31. Hyperglycemia High blood sugar condition often linked to diabetes.
32. Polycystic kidney disease Genetic disorder causing fluid-filled cysts in kidneys.
(PKD)
33. Renal calculi Kidney stones that can cause abdominal enlargement.
34. Chronic osteomyelitis Long-term bone infection requiring careful management.
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