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NU185 Exam 2 Study Guide (2026) | 350+ Practice Questions & Verified Answers | Integumentary Disorders, Burns, Hematologic Disorders, HIV/AIDS & Liver Disease | Medical-Surgical Nursing

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Prepare for NU185 Exam 2 with this comprehensive 2026 study guide, featuring 350+ exam-style practice questions with verified answers and detailed rationales covering the essential concepts of integumentary nursing, burn management, hematologic disorders, immune system diseases, HIV/AIDS, and hepatic disorders. Designed for nursing students, this resource strengthens clinical reasoning, patient assessment, pharmacology, laboratory interpretation, and evidence-based nursing interventions while preparing learners for Medical-Surgical Nursing examinations, clinical rotations, and NCLEX-style assessments. The practice questions closely reflect the structure and difficulty of NU185 exams, making this guide an excellent review tool for academic success and safe clinical practice. This study guide provides comprehensive coverage of integumentary disorders, including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, pruritus, cellulitis, erythema, furuncles, carbuncles, maceration, shear injuries, intertrigo, bacterial skin infections, herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2), herpes zoster (shingles), fungal infections, tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea capitis, tinea barbae, candidiasis (moniliasis), onychomycosis, actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), mycosis fungoides, melanoma, skin cancer prevention, ultraviolet (UV) protection, topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, immunosuppressive therapy, wound assessment, and evidence-based skin care interventions. Each verified answer reinforces essential nursing concepts related to assessment, pharmacologic management, infection prevention, patient education, and long-term skin care. The guide also offers extensive review of burn management and emergency nursing care, including burn classification, superficial, partial-thickness, deep partial-thickness, and full-thickness burns, Rule of Nines, Lund and Browder chart, Parkland Formula, emergent, acute, and rehabilitation phases of burn care, airway management, inhalation injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, oxygen therapy, fluid resuscitation, intravenous fluid replacement, escharotomy, debridement, skin grafting, wound infection prevention, contractures, pressure injury prevention, nutritional support, pain management, Curling ulcers, burn rehabilitation, psychosocial support, fire safety, RACE and PASS protocols, and emergency burn assessment. In addition, the study guide provides comprehensive coverage of hematologic and immune disorders, including anemia, iron-deficiency anemia, pernicious anemia, folate deficiency anemia, megaloblastic anemia, aplastic anemia, polycythemia vera, thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), leukopenia, leukocytosis, neutropenia, leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), HIV-1, HIV-2, AIDS, CD4 count interpretation, Kaposi sarcoma, blood transfusion reactions, hypoxia, perfusion, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, pancreatitis, liver cancer, paracentesis, lactulose therapy, and evidence-based nursing management of hepatic and hematologic disorders. The resource integrates NCLEX-style clinical scenarios, laboratory interpretation, pharmacology, nursing priorities, and patient education to prepare students for examinations and professional nursing practice. This study guide is ideal for NU185 students, Medical-Surgical Nursing students, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students, Practical Nursing (PN/LPN) students, Registered Nursing (RN) students, pre-nursing students, bridge nursing students, and learners preparing for NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examinations. The content aligns with authoritative nursing references and evidence-based clinical guidelines, including: Lewis, S. L., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M. M., Harding, M., Kwong, J., & Roberts, D. Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. Elsevier. Hinkle, J. L., & Cheever, K. H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Wolters Kluwer. Ignatavicius, D. D., Workman, M. L., & Rebar, C. R. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care. Elsevier. American Burn Association (ABA). Practice Guidelines for Burn Care. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). HIV Clinical Care Guidelines. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). Practice Guidance for Cirrhosis and Liver Disease. National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). NCLEX-RN Test Plan. Relevant students: NU185 Students, Medical-Surgical Nursing Students, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Students, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Students, Practical Nursing (PN/LPN) Students, Registered Nursing (RN) Students, Bridge Nursing Students, Pre-Nursing Students, NCLEX-RN Candidates, NCLEX-PN Candidates, Allied Health Students, Healthcare Students. Keywords NU185, NU185 Exam 2, Medical Surgical Nursing, Med Surg Nursing, Integumentary Disorders, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Eczema, Pruritus, Cellulitis, Herpes Simplex Virus, HSV, Herpes Zoster, Shingles, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Capitis, Onychomycosis, Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Burn Care, Rule of Nines, Parkland Formula, Burn Management, Escharotomy, Debridement, Skin Grafting, Inhalation Injury, Hematologic Disorders, Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pernicious Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, Leukemia, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non Hodgkin Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, DIC, HIV, AIDS, Kaposi Sarcoma, CD4 Count, Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, Ascites, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Pancreatitis, Blood Transfusion Reactions, NCLEX Review, Nursing Exam Questions, Verified Answers, Study Guide

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NU185 Exam 2 2026 Exam
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What is psoriasis? - ANSWER ✔✔Scaly patches on the skin from

overproduction of keratin


What is dermatitis? - ANSWER ✔✔inflammation of the skin (internal

or external)


What is a patient with dermatitis at risk for? - ANSWER ✔✔Risk for

bacterial infections from scratching


How is dermatitis treated? - ANSWER ✔✔topical steroids and

moisturisers, photochemotherapy

,Interventions for dermatitis - ANSWER ✔✔- Avoid triggers ( fabrics,

harsh chemicals)

- Topical Steroids

- Avoidance of oil-based products/perfumes

- Antihistamines

- Compresses and baths-moisturize

- Immunosuppressive

- Avoid scratching

- Loose fitting & cotton clothing


Side effects of antihistamines - ANSWER ✔✔drowsiness, dry mouth


Side effects of anti inflammatorys - ANSWER ✔✔Infection, immune

system is compressed


Maceration - ANSWER ✔✔softening of tissue due to prolonged

moisture


Sheer injury - ANSWER ✔✔injuries that result from the skin being

drug on a surface


Intertrigo - ANSWER ✔✔rash of the body folds (chafing)

, Risk factors of intertrigo - ANSWER ✔✔Candida albicans (yeast) or

bacteria infection


pruritus - ANSWER ✔✔itching of the skin with or without a rash


Causes of Pruritus - ANSWER ✔✔-Dry skin


-Allergy (hives)

-Eczema


Cellulitis - ANSWER ✔✔infection of the skin characterized by

erythema, warmth and tenderness


erythema - ANSWER ✔✔redness of the skin


Furuncles - ANSWER ✔✔skin abscess of hair follicle (boil)


Carbuncles - ANSWER ✔✔A group of boils, multiple heads


Treatments of bacterial infections of skin (boils) - ANSWER ✔✔-

Warm compresses

-Incision & drainage

-Systemic antibiotics


herpes simplex virus type 1 - ANSWER ✔✔the form of herpes that

generates cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth
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