NUR 170
CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL–SURGICAL NURSING
COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW & PRACTICE
GUIDE
2026–2027 EDITION
Study Smarter. Organize the Content. Review with Confidence.
This student-focused review resource preserves the original NUR 170 course material while
adding a clear front section to help learners navigate the major exam areas and study topics
efficiently. Use it to organize revision, locate key systems quickly, and work through the original
practice content.
INCLUDED IN THIS EDITION
• Original NUR 170 study and exam content
• Organized exam-by-exam navigation
• Student-friendly table of contents
• Key topic grouping for faster review
• 2026–2027 cover presentation
Prepared as a study-navigation edition for the 2026–2027 academic year.
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
The original material is organized around major NUR 170 exam sections. The topic guide below is provided to
help students locate and sequence their review.
Section Major Review Topics
Exam 1 Hematology; anemia concepts; blood products and transfusions; laboratory values; perioperative an
Exam 2 Neurologic concepts; headaches; seizures; multiple sclerosis; Parkinson's disease; stroke/TIA; incre
Exam 3 Diabetes and insulin therapy; hypo/hyperglycemia; ECG and dysrhythmias; cardiovascular concepts
Exam 4 GERD and hiatal hernia; peptic ulcer disease; gastroenteritis; gastrectomy and dumping syndrome;
Original Study Content
The complete original 55-page NUR 170 source document follows this front matter, preserving its or
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
1. Review by exam Work through the major exam section that matches your current course review.
2. Identify the question
Read the original question or prompt first and attempt an answer before checking the paired inform
3. Use the paired response
The source commonly presents the answer immediately after the question or concept prompt.
4. Focus on comparisons
Pay special attention to symptoms, treatments, precautions, medications, complications, and nurs
5. Re-test yourself Cover the response and repeat the question until you can recall the key concept independently.
Source-preservation note: The following pages reproduce the supplied source document in its original
sequence. This front section improves navigation without changing the underlying course content.
,NUR 170 Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing gallen college of nursing
Nur 170 Exam 1 (Galen)
What symptom differentiates folic acid anemia from B12 anemia
folic acid lacks neuropathic involvement
What vitamin is vital for the process of RBC maturation ?
Vitamin B12
The intrinsic factor is needed for the production of what vitamins?
Vitamin B12 and folic acid
Folic acid anemia causes
poor diet
poor absorption
oral contraceptives
Folic acid anemia tx
may need folic acid replacement therapy
Iron rich foods
Organ meats, red meats, dried peas and beans, whole grains, and dark, green, leafy vegetables
Glossitis
Smooth, beefy red tongue
What is glossitis a symptom of?
Hypoxia and B12 deficiency
Anemia S/S
SOB
Fatigue, Weakness
Confusion
Dizziness
Pale skin, dry hair, brittle & nail deformities
Changes in Vital Signs such as increased heart rate
Anemia pt warning
remember energy conservation - get pt up carefully
sickle cell triggering events
, stress dehydration
hypoxia
vasoconstriction
altitude changes
infection
cold weather
Sickle cell anemia pathophysiology
cells change shape (sickle) & clump together decreasing blood flow through the vessels - thus decreasing
the oxygen being carried to organs and tissues
sickle cell risk factors
African Americans
Treatment for pts in sickle cell crisis
Hypotonic hydration, oxygenation, pain relief around the clock
iron deficiency anemia triggering events
blood loss
poor intake of iron
poor absorption of iron
iron deficiency anemia risk factors
women
older adults
Iron deficiency anemia pathophysiology
loss of blood cells leading to hypoxia & complications
B12 deficiency causes
decrease in intake/absorption
vegan diet/no dairy diet
absorption (tapeworm/bowel resection/chronic diarrhea)
B12 deficiency pathophysiology
adequate b12 needed for RBC maturation & intrinsic factor
FFP (fresh frozen plasma)
15-30 minutes administration; replace clotting factor
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
2-4 hour (MAX) administration; used for anemia
Platelet transfusion
CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL–SURGICAL NURSING
COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW & PRACTICE
GUIDE
2026–2027 EDITION
Study Smarter. Organize the Content. Review with Confidence.
This student-focused review resource preserves the original NUR 170 course material while
adding a clear front section to help learners navigate the major exam areas and study topics
efficiently. Use it to organize revision, locate key systems quickly, and work through the original
practice content.
INCLUDED IN THIS EDITION
• Original NUR 170 study and exam content
• Organized exam-by-exam navigation
• Student-friendly table of contents
• Key topic grouping for faster review
• 2026–2027 cover presentation
Prepared as a study-navigation edition for the 2026–2027 academic year.
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
The original material is organized around major NUR 170 exam sections. The topic guide below is provided to
help students locate and sequence their review.
Section Major Review Topics
Exam 1 Hematology; anemia concepts; blood products and transfusions; laboratory values; perioperative an
Exam 2 Neurologic concepts; headaches; seizures; multiple sclerosis; Parkinson's disease; stroke/TIA; incre
Exam 3 Diabetes and insulin therapy; hypo/hyperglycemia; ECG and dysrhythmias; cardiovascular concepts
Exam 4 GERD and hiatal hernia; peptic ulcer disease; gastroenteritis; gastrectomy and dumping syndrome;
Original Study Content
The complete original 55-page NUR 170 source document follows this front matter, preserving its or
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
1. Review by exam Work through the major exam section that matches your current course review.
2. Identify the question
Read the original question or prompt first and attempt an answer before checking the paired inform
3. Use the paired response
The source commonly presents the answer immediately after the question or concept prompt.
4. Focus on comparisons
Pay special attention to symptoms, treatments, precautions, medications, complications, and nurs
5. Re-test yourself Cover the response and repeat the question until you can recall the key concept independently.
Source-preservation note: The following pages reproduce the supplied source document in its original
sequence. This front section improves navigation without changing the underlying course content.
,NUR 170 Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing gallen college of nursing
Nur 170 Exam 1 (Galen)
What symptom differentiates folic acid anemia from B12 anemia
folic acid lacks neuropathic involvement
What vitamin is vital for the process of RBC maturation ?
Vitamin B12
The intrinsic factor is needed for the production of what vitamins?
Vitamin B12 and folic acid
Folic acid anemia causes
poor diet
poor absorption
oral contraceptives
Folic acid anemia tx
may need folic acid replacement therapy
Iron rich foods
Organ meats, red meats, dried peas and beans, whole grains, and dark, green, leafy vegetables
Glossitis
Smooth, beefy red tongue
What is glossitis a symptom of?
Hypoxia and B12 deficiency
Anemia S/S
SOB
Fatigue, Weakness
Confusion
Dizziness
Pale skin, dry hair, brittle & nail deformities
Changes in Vital Signs such as increased heart rate
Anemia pt warning
remember energy conservation - get pt up carefully
sickle cell triggering events
, stress dehydration
hypoxia
vasoconstriction
altitude changes
infection
cold weather
Sickle cell anemia pathophysiology
cells change shape (sickle) & clump together decreasing blood flow through the vessels - thus decreasing
the oxygen being carried to organs and tissues
sickle cell risk factors
African Americans
Treatment for pts in sickle cell crisis
Hypotonic hydration, oxygenation, pain relief around the clock
iron deficiency anemia triggering events
blood loss
poor intake of iron
poor absorption of iron
iron deficiency anemia risk factors
women
older adults
Iron deficiency anemia pathophysiology
loss of blood cells leading to hypoxia & complications
B12 deficiency causes
decrease in intake/absorption
vegan diet/no dairy diet
absorption (tapeworm/bowel resection/chronic diarrhea)
B12 deficiency pathophysiology
adequate b12 needed for RBC maturation & intrinsic factor
FFP (fresh frozen plasma)
15-30 minutes administration; replace clotting factor
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
2-4 hour (MAX) administration; used for anemia
Platelet transfusion
