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NUR 256 Final Exam – 100+ Q&A | Cardiac, Respiratory, Ethics, LGBTQ+ Care, Pain, Labs, Infection

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This in-depth review document includes over 100 verified questions and answers for the NUR 256 Final Exam, tailored to the 2025–2026 academic year at Nursing School USA. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of core nursing topics, combining medical-surgical, ethical, community health, and holistic care content. Topics span from cardiac function (e.g., preload, afterload, ejection fraction, stroke volume, BNP, HTN management) and respiratory care (e.g., sputum sampling, pulmonary edema, lung biopsy, respiratory alkalosis) to infection control, with questions covering airborne/droplet/contact precautions, emerging infectious diseases (COVID-19, Zika, Ebola), and CDC reporting guidelines. The guide includes essential nursing care practices for patients with peripheral vascular disease, stroke complications, and elderly fall risks, as well as diagnostic procedures like mammograms, bronchoscopy, and cardiac catheterization. Psychosocial and ethical content focuses on LGBTQ+ care inclusion, cultural sensitivity, hospice and end-of-life care, autonomy, beneficence, and double effect principles. Students will also find targeted pharmacological review on opioids (hydromorphone, oxycodone), HTN medications (loop diuretics, hydrochlorothiazide), and monitoring for electrolyte imbalances (Na⁺, K⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Cl⁻). Pain management, critical thinking, ADLs, fall precautions, informed consent, and power of attorney are also reviewed in context. Ideal for: – Nursing students in ADN, ASN, BSN, or accelerated nursing programs – Courses in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Ethics in Nursing, and Foundations of Nursing – Final exam preparation or comprehensive NCLEX-style review for NCLEX-RN, ATI, and HESI Whether reviewing patient care, clinical judgment, or interdisciplinary safety, this guide delivers a full-spectrum review of nursing knowledge required for final exam success. Keywords: cardiac assessment, respiratory care, BNP levels, preload afterload, ABG interpretation, oxygen therapy, LGBTQ+ nursing care, informed consent, power of attorney, hospice care, beneficence, double effect, infection prevention, CDC reporting, droplet precautions, mammogram, stroke complications, HTN management, electrolyte lab values, NCLEX final exam, critical thinking in nursing

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Chronic peripheral artery disease what do they needs to do interventions -

additional education - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Wear leather shoes with an extra-

depth toe box. Inspect the feet daily for redness, dryness, cuts. Wear clean,

loose, soft cotton socks. Avoid circumferential compression around feet or

legs.


What does HTN put you at greater risk for? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔stroke


How do we do a mammogram? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Two views are taken of

each breast. The breast is mechanically compressed from top to bottom

(craniocaudal view) and side to side (mediolateral oblique view).

, What type of biopsy is done when we are looking at lymph node dissection

for breast cancer? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Sentinel node biopsy


What are some symptoms that will correlate to a benign breast problem? -

🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Breast pain, cystic lumps, changes in menstrual cycle,

Fibroadenomas (lumps that causes no pain)

What question should we ask a patient wit c/o of bilateral breast

enlargement? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔What medications are you taking?


What are some things we can do to create a more inclusive environment

for the LGBTQ clients? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Use inclusive language, respect

chosen names and pronouns, and provide a welcoming atmosphere.


What does the acronym LGBTQ stand for? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔sexual identity


How should we treat partners when their loved ones are in the hospital? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Treat them with respect, involve them in care discussions,

and provide clear communication.

What is the impact of the public towards the people who identify as LGBTQ

people? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔These can vary widely, but there can be
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