Exam (elaborations)

NU170 NCLEX Study Guide Galen College of Nursing Summer 2026

Rating

Sold

Pages

Grade

A+

Uploaded on

15-07-2026

Written in

2025/2026

NU170 NCLEX Study Guide Galen College of Nursing Summer 2026/NU170 NCLEX Study Guide Galen College of Nursing Summer 2026

Institution

NU170

Course

NU170

Content preview

NCLEX Study Guide: Cardiac, Respiratory & Vascular Disorders

Blood Flow Through the Heart
Deoxygenated Blood:
1. Vena cava
2. Right atrium
3. Tricuspid valve
4. Right ventricle
5. Pulmonary artery → lungs

Oxygenated Blood:
1. Pulmonary veins
2. Left atrium
3. Mitral valve
4. Left ventricle
5. Aorta → body

NCLEX Tips:
• Left side = oxygenated blood
• Right side = deoxygenated blood

Electrical Conduction System
1. SA node
2. AV node
3. Bundle of His
4. Bundle branches
5. Purkinje fibers

NCLEX Tips:
• SA node = pacemaker
• AV node delays impulse
• Ventricles contract after atria

Shock
Types:
• Hypovolemic
• Cardiogenic
• Septic
• Neurogenic
• Anaphylactic
• Obstructive

, Signs/Symptoms:
• Hypotension
• Tachycardia
• Cool pale skin
• Restlessness (early sign)

Interventions:
• IV fluids
• Blood products
• Antibiotics
• Epinephrine
• Oxygen

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Symptoms:
• Chest pain
• Dyspnea
• Fatigue

Treatment:
• Smoking cessation
• Exercise
• Beta blockers
• Nitrates
• Low cholesterol diet

Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Symptoms:
• Chest pain
• Dyspnea
• Nausea
• Anxiety

Labs:
• Troponin ↑
• CK-MB ↑

MONA:
• Morphine
• Oxygen
• Nitroglycerin
• Aspirin

Report Copyright Violation

Written for

Institution: NU170
Course: NU170

Document information

Uploaded on: July 15, 2026
Number of pages: 5
Written in: 2025/2026
Type: Exam (elaborations)
Contains: Questions & answers

Subjects

nu170 nclex study guide galen college of nursing

$18.49

Get access to the full document:

Written by students who passed

Immediately available after payment

Read online or as PDF

Get to know the seller

VEVA2K

4.1

(690)

Get to know the seller

VEVA2K Self

View profile

Sold

2860

Member since

5 year

Number of followers

2413

Documents

4496

Last sold

3 weeks ago

Affordable, Up-to-date-Quality Nursing Papers

Here, you'll find a wide range of Nursing Papers at an affordable rate. Every student deserves a friendly environment for study. Always message me for any concern and help. My email is

4.1

690 reviews

378

128

102

Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Frequently asked questions

Can't I just make this for free with AI?

AI tools give you vast, general information. They don't know your course, your professor, or what actually gets asked in your exam. This document was written by a fellow student who understood the nuances of exactly this course and passed it. You get focused, curated study material, not a generic starting point you still have to rework.

Is this document still relevant for my course?

Every document shows the academic year, the linked textbook, and the institution, so you can check upfront whether it matches your course. Take a look at the free preview too to see if it fits.

What if the document isn't what I hoped?

No worries! If you change your mind within 14 days of purchase and have not downloaded the document yet, you will get a refund. Your purchase is completely risk-free.

Who am I actually buying from?

Stuvia is a marketplace: you buy directly from the student who created the document. Stuvia handles payment securely and backs every purchase with the free exchange guarantee, so you never take on any risk.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No. You pay $18.49 once for this document and nothing more. No subscription, no auto-renewal, no fine print.

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF that is available immediately after payment. You can read the document online or download it, and it stays accessible through your profile indefinitely.

Why can I trust Stuvia?

4.6 stars on Google and Trustpilot from over 2,000 reviews. In the past 30 days 31563 documents were sold through Stuvia internationally. And we have been doing this for 16 years now. Every document also shows its rating and how many times it has been sold.

NU170 NCLEX Study Guide Galen College of Nursing Summer 2026

Content preview

Written for

Document information

Subjects

Get to know the seller

Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

Pay as you like, start learning right away

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions

Can't I just make this for free with AI?

Is this document still relevant for my course?

What if the document isn't what I hoped?

Who am I actually buying from?

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

What do I get when I buy this document?

Why can I trust Stuvia?