BSN HESI 266 Med Surg EXAM (2026) UPDATE
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A procedure aimed at preventing the formation of a pleural effusion by causing the pleural spaces to
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Pleurodesis
A procedure aimed at preventing the formation of a pleural effusion by causing the pleural spaces to
seal together.
Radiation therapy consequences
Chronic esophagitis with gastroesophageal reflux is a potential consequence of radiation therapy for
breast cancer.
,Pathologic fracture
Fractures that occur without evidence of trauma, often due to loss of bone density from radiation
damage.
Sexual activity after myocardial infarction
Sexual intercourse after an MI requires no more energy expenditure or cardiac stress than walking
briskly up two flights of stairs.
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube
A type of feeding tube that differs from a gastrostomy tube primarily in the method of insertion.
PEG tube
A tube inserted endoscopically through the esophagus into the stomach, held in place by a bumper and
a water-filled balloon.
GT
A tube inserted through an incision in the abdomen and sutured to the gastric wall.
Proctosigmoidoscopy preparation
, Includes obtaining consent, a clear-liquid diet for 24 to 48 hours prior, administration of an enema, and
fasting on the morning of the procedure.
Dysuria in diabetes
Elevated fingerstick glucose levels (e.g., 300 mg/dl) need to be reported to adjust the care plan.
Right renal calculi nursing diagnosis priority
Acute pain related to movement of the stone.
Chemotherapy initiation
Starting chemotherapy early increases the chance of eradicating cancer cells, as 50% of tumor cells are
killed with each dose.
Asterixis
A clinical sign of liver disease characterized by a flapping tremor of the hands.
Clear-liquid diet
A diet consisting of clear fluids, often required 24 to 48 hours before certain medical procedures.
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Pleurodesis
A procedure aimed at preventing the formation of a pleural effusion by causing the pleural spaces to
seal together.
Radiation therapy consequences
Chronic esophagitis with gastroesophageal reflux is a potential consequence of radiation therapy for
breast cancer.
,Pathologic fracture
Fractures that occur without evidence of trauma, often due to loss of bone density from radiation
damage.
Sexual activity after myocardial infarction
Sexual intercourse after an MI requires no more energy expenditure or cardiac stress than walking
briskly up two flights of stairs.
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube
A type of feeding tube that differs from a gastrostomy tube primarily in the method of insertion.
PEG tube
A tube inserted endoscopically through the esophagus into the stomach, held in place by a bumper and
a water-filled balloon.
GT
A tube inserted through an incision in the abdomen and sutured to the gastric wall.
Proctosigmoidoscopy preparation
, Includes obtaining consent, a clear-liquid diet for 24 to 48 hours prior, administration of an enema, and
fasting on the morning of the procedure.
Dysuria in diabetes
Elevated fingerstick glucose levels (e.g., 300 mg/dl) need to be reported to adjust the care plan.
Right renal calculi nursing diagnosis priority
Acute pain related to movement of the stone.
Chemotherapy initiation
Starting chemotherapy early increases the chance of eradicating cancer cells, as 50% of tumor cells are
killed with each dose.
Asterixis
A clinical sign of liver disease characterized by a flapping tremor of the hands.
Clear-liquid diet
A diet consisting of clear fluids, often required 24 to 48 hours before certain medical procedures.
