Exam 4: NU 185 / NU185
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
(Latest )
Galen
Question:
Hyperpituitarism (e.g., growth hormone excess in adults) may present
with:
Answer:
Increased coarse body hair and enlarged facial features (acromegaly).
,Question:
Hypopituitarism vs hypoparathyroidism — which requires calcium
replacement?
Answer:
Hypopituitarism commonly requires hormone replacement (thyroid,
cortisol), whereas hypoparathyroidism requires calcium & vitamin D
supplements.
Question:
Hemodialysis nursing priority prior to session:
Answer:
Hold antihypertensives per orders to reduce intra-dialytic hypotension.
Question:
For alcohol withdrawal with agitation, the nurse should:
Answer:
Pad side rails and institute seizure precautions; use benzodiazepines per
protocol.
,Question:
A child with facial trauma — covering both eyes with gauze is done
because:
Answer:
It reduces extraocular movement and protects both eyes until specialist
evaluation.
Question:
After kidney transplant, reporting early symptoms like sore throat is critical
because:
Answer:
Transplant recipients are on immunosuppressants and small infections can
rapidly worsen.
Question:
SIADH vs DI in a chart: which indicates need to give IV NS?
Answer:
DI with dehydration and hypernatremia — give IV NS to restore volume
, Question:
For pneumothorax after trauma, which vital sign change is concerning?
Answer:
Hypotension and tachycardia indicating possible tension physiology —
immediate intervention required
Question:
Stress (infection/surgery) causes blood glucose to:
Answer:
Increase due to stress hormones — expect higher insulin requirements in
hospitalized patients
Question:
Chart shows water intoxication with crackles and low Na. Best action:
Answer:
Initiate fluid restriction and notify provider for careful sodium correction;
monitor neuro status.
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
(Latest )
Galen
Question:
Hyperpituitarism (e.g., growth hormone excess in adults) may present
with:
Answer:
Increased coarse body hair and enlarged facial features (acromegaly).
,Question:
Hypopituitarism vs hypoparathyroidism — which requires calcium
replacement?
Answer:
Hypopituitarism commonly requires hormone replacement (thyroid,
cortisol), whereas hypoparathyroidism requires calcium & vitamin D
supplements.
Question:
Hemodialysis nursing priority prior to session:
Answer:
Hold antihypertensives per orders to reduce intra-dialytic hypotension.
Question:
For alcohol withdrawal with agitation, the nurse should:
Answer:
Pad side rails and institute seizure precautions; use benzodiazepines per
protocol.
,Question:
A child with facial trauma — covering both eyes with gauze is done
because:
Answer:
It reduces extraocular movement and protects both eyes until specialist
evaluation.
Question:
After kidney transplant, reporting early symptoms like sore throat is critical
because:
Answer:
Transplant recipients are on immunosuppressants and small infections can
rapidly worsen.
Question:
SIADH vs DI in a chart: which indicates need to give IV NS?
Answer:
DI with dehydration and hypernatremia — give IV NS to restore volume
, Question:
For pneumothorax after trauma, which vital sign change is concerning?
Answer:
Hypotension and tachycardia indicating possible tension physiology —
immediate intervention required
Question:
Stress (infection/surgery) causes blood glucose to:
Answer:
Increase due to stress hormones — expect higher insulin requirements in
hospitalized patients
Question:
Chart shows water intoxication with crackles and low Na. Best action:
Answer:
Initiate fluid restriction and notify provider for careful sodium correction;
monitor neuro status.
