NUR170 / NUR 170 Exam | Concepts of
Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Guide |
Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100%
Correct | Galen | Latest 2025/2026 Guide
Back Pain Treatment
- Correct Answer - Non-surgical: massage, heat/ice, Williams position
(legs elevated), avoid prolonged sitting/standing or lying down, NSAIDs,
tramadol.
Fracture Complications
- Correct Answer - Fat embolism: long bones fx in LE (humoral/femur).
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Correct Answer - S/s: carpal tunnel surgery post-op: Check NV status
of fingers Q1H, pain management, hand movements/heavy lifting
restricted 4-6 weeks.
Amputations
- Correct Answer - Due to severe infection; post-op complications include
infection, hemorrhage, pain.
Long-acting Insulin
- Correct Answer - Insulin that does not peak and provides a steady
effect over 24 hours.
,Hypoglycemia
- Correct Answer - A condition where blood glucose levels drop below
normal, typically under 70 mg/dL, with severe symptoms occurring under
50 mg/dL.
Mild Hypoglycemia Treatment
- Correct Answer - For blood glucose <60 mg/dL, treat with 10-15 grams
of carbohydrates.
Moderate Hypoglycemia Treatment
- Correct Answer - For moderate symptoms, follow the same treatment
as mild but monitor closely.
Severe Hypoglycemia Treatment
- Correct Answer - For unconscious patients, administer 1 mg glucagon
IM/SQ and call 911 if still unconscious after 10 minutes.
Dawn Phenomenon
- Correct Answer - A condition where there is an overnight release of
growth hormone causing increased blood glucose levels between 5 AM
and 6 AM.
Somogyi Phenomenon
- Correct Answer - A rebound hyperglycemia occurring after nighttime
hypoglycemia, often seen in Type 1 diabetes.
The Diabetic Foot
, - Correct Answer - Foot care practices for diabetic patients, including
checking water temperature with a bath thermometer.
Nutrition for Diabetes
- Correct Answer - Patients should work with a nutritionist to manage
carbohydrate intake from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and
dairy products.
Fiber Intake
- Correct Answer - Diabetic patients should consume at least 25 grams
of fiber daily.
Alcohol Consumption Guidelines
- Correct Answer - Recommended limits are 2 drinks for men and 1 drink
for women (12 oz beer, 5 oz wine).
Exercise Benefits
- Correct Answer - Exercise reduces overall mortality, improves
carbohydrate metabolism, decreases insulin resistance, and lowers
blood pressure.
Exercise Guidelines for Type 1 Diabetes
- Correct Answer - Only exercise if blood glucose is between 100-250
mg/dL.
Exercise Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes
- Correct Answer - Only exercise if blood glucose is between 80-250
mg/dL.
Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Guide |
Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100%
Correct | Galen | Latest 2025/2026 Guide
Back Pain Treatment
- Correct Answer - Non-surgical: massage, heat/ice, Williams position
(legs elevated), avoid prolonged sitting/standing or lying down, NSAIDs,
tramadol.
Fracture Complications
- Correct Answer - Fat embolism: long bones fx in LE (humoral/femur).
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Correct Answer - S/s: carpal tunnel surgery post-op: Check NV status
of fingers Q1H, pain management, hand movements/heavy lifting
restricted 4-6 weeks.
Amputations
- Correct Answer - Due to severe infection; post-op complications include
infection, hemorrhage, pain.
Long-acting Insulin
- Correct Answer - Insulin that does not peak and provides a steady
effect over 24 hours.
,Hypoglycemia
- Correct Answer - A condition where blood glucose levels drop below
normal, typically under 70 mg/dL, with severe symptoms occurring under
50 mg/dL.
Mild Hypoglycemia Treatment
- Correct Answer - For blood glucose <60 mg/dL, treat with 10-15 grams
of carbohydrates.
Moderate Hypoglycemia Treatment
- Correct Answer - For moderate symptoms, follow the same treatment
as mild but monitor closely.
Severe Hypoglycemia Treatment
- Correct Answer - For unconscious patients, administer 1 mg glucagon
IM/SQ and call 911 if still unconscious after 10 minutes.
Dawn Phenomenon
- Correct Answer - A condition where there is an overnight release of
growth hormone causing increased blood glucose levels between 5 AM
and 6 AM.
Somogyi Phenomenon
- Correct Answer - A rebound hyperglycemia occurring after nighttime
hypoglycemia, often seen in Type 1 diabetes.
The Diabetic Foot
, - Correct Answer - Foot care practices for diabetic patients, including
checking water temperature with a bath thermometer.
Nutrition for Diabetes
- Correct Answer - Patients should work with a nutritionist to manage
carbohydrate intake from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and
dairy products.
Fiber Intake
- Correct Answer - Diabetic patients should consume at least 25 grams
of fiber daily.
Alcohol Consumption Guidelines
- Correct Answer - Recommended limits are 2 drinks for men and 1 drink
for women (12 oz beer, 5 oz wine).
Exercise Benefits
- Correct Answer - Exercise reduces overall mortality, improves
carbohydrate metabolism, decreases insulin resistance, and lowers
blood pressure.
Exercise Guidelines for Type 1 Diabetes
- Correct Answer - Only exercise if blood glucose is between 100-250
mg/dL.
Exercise Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes
- Correct Answer - Only exercise if blood glucose is between 80-250
mg/dL.
