NU 189 / NU189 Exam 4 mEdical-SUrgical NUrSiNg ii |
Exam QUEStioNS & aNSwErS | 100% corrEct/VErifiEd
SolUtioNS | latESt 2026/2027 | gradE a+ | galEN
collEgE of NUrSiNg
Angina - ANSWER-Chest pain requiring rest and oxygen application.
Nitroglycerin (NTG) - ANSWER-Medication for angina; max 3 doses before HCP call.
Cardiac Biomarkers - ANSWER-Troponin, C-reactive protein, BNP for heart
assessment.
Heart Failure - ANSWER-Condition requiring continuous monitoring and assessment.
High Fowler's Position - ANSWER-Sitting position to decrease oxygen demand.
Fluid Restriction - ANSWER-Limit fluid intake for stage D heart failure.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) - ANSWER-Narrowing of arteries causing
claudication.
Walking Exercise for PAD - ANSWER-30-45 minutes, 3 times a week.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (CMP) - ANSWER-Genetic condition; risk of sudden
cardiac death.
Acute Pericarditis - ANSWER-Inflammation of the pericardium causing chest pain.
, Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - ANSWER-Elevated pressure from brain, tissue,
or blood.
Cushing's Triad - ANSWER-Systolic hypertension, bradycardia, irregular respirations.
Lumbar Puncture - ANSWER-Procedure to collect CSF for meningitis diagnosis.
Bacterial Meningitis - ANSWER-Infection with fever, headache, and nuchal rigidity.
Respiratory Isolation - ANSWER-Precautions for suspected bacterial meningitis cases.
Cirrhosis - ANSWER-Liver failure leading to serious complications.
Hepatic Encephalopathy - ANSWER-Complication of cirrhosis causing neurotoxic
effects.
Asterixis - ANSWER-Flapping tremors indicating hepatic encephalopathy.
Lactulose - ANSWER-Medication to lower ammonia levels in cirrhosis.
Fetor Hepaticus - ANSWER-Musty breath odor in hepatic encephalopathy.
Daily Weights - ANSWER-Monitor weight same time, same clothing daily.
Weight Gain Alert - ANSWER-Report 3 pounds gain over a week.
Nutrition Therapy for PAD - ANSWER-3-5% weight loss reduces triglycerides and
glucose.
Exam QUEStioNS & aNSwErS | 100% corrEct/VErifiEd
SolUtioNS | latESt 2026/2027 | gradE a+ | galEN
collEgE of NUrSiNg
Angina - ANSWER-Chest pain requiring rest and oxygen application.
Nitroglycerin (NTG) - ANSWER-Medication for angina; max 3 doses before HCP call.
Cardiac Biomarkers - ANSWER-Troponin, C-reactive protein, BNP for heart
assessment.
Heart Failure - ANSWER-Condition requiring continuous monitoring and assessment.
High Fowler's Position - ANSWER-Sitting position to decrease oxygen demand.
Fluid Restriction - ANSWER-Limit fluid intake for stage D heart failure.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) - ANSWER-Narrowing of arteries causing
claudication.
Walking Exercise for PAD - ANSWER-30-45 minutes, 3 times a week.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (CMP) - ANSWER-Genetic condition; risk of sudden
cardiac death.
Acute Pericarditis - ANSWER-Inflammation of the pericardium causing chest pain.
, Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - ANSWER-Elevated pressure from brain, tissue,
or blood.
Cushing's Triad - ANSWER-Systolic hypertension, bradycardia, irregular respirations.
Lumbar Puncture - ANSWER-Procedure to collect CSF for meningitis diagnosis.
Bacterial Meningitis - ANSWER-Infection with fever, headache, and nuchal rigidity.
Respiratory Isolation - ANSWER-Precautions for suspected bacterial meningitis cases.
Cirrhosis - ANSWER-Liver failure leading to serious complications.
Hepatic Encephalopathy - ANSWER-Complication of cirrhosis causing neurotoxic
effects.
Asterixis - ANSWER-Flapping tremors indicating hepatic encephalopathy.
Lactulose - ANSWER-Medication to lower ammonia levels in cirrhosis.
Fetor Hepaticus - ANSWER-Musty breath odor in hepatic encephalopathy.
Daily Weights - ANSWER-Monitor weight same time, same clothing daily.
Weight Gain Alert - ANSWER-Report 3 pounds gain over a week.
Nutrition Therapy for PAD - ANSWER-3-5% weight loss reduces triglycerides and
glucose.
