NSG 3250 EXAM 3 CONCEPT REVIEW:
ADVANCED NURSING STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) – answer Condition with increased
pressure in muscle compartments.
Initial ACS Manifestation - answerParesthesia, or tingling sensation in
affected area.
Back Strain Prevention - answerTighten abs and lock knees when lifting.
Respiratory Status Monitoring - answerKey for clients with muscular
dystrophy.
Dietary Management in Osteomalacia - answerInclude vitamin D and
calcium-rich foods.
Postoperative Assessment - answerVital signs and symptoms post-surgery
evaluation.
Chest Pain Post-Surgery - answerCan indicate complications like
pneumonia.
Fluid Intake for Gout - answerLimit to 2000 mL daily for hydration
Trigeminal Neuralgia - answerCondition causing facial pain, often triggered
by stimuli.
Left Hemispheric Stroke - answerAffects language and analytical skills;
right side impairment.
Aphasia - answerLanguage disorder affecting communication post-stroke.
Levodopa-Carbidopa - answerMedication for Parkinson's; taken with food
for absorption.
, Dysphagia Diet - answerDiet for swallowing difficulties; includes aspiration
precautions.
Parkinson's Disease - answerNeurodegenerative disorder causing motor
and non-motor symptoms.
Adventitious Lung Sounds - answerAbnormal lung sounds indicating
respiratory issues.
Orthostatic Hypotension - answerDrop in blood pressure upon standing;
common in Parkinson's.
Seizure Management - answerProtect patient, do not restrain during
seizure.
Spacial Orientation - answerAbility to recognize spatial relationships;
affected by right hemisphere.
Visual Depth Perception - answerAbility to judge distances; impaired after
left stroke.
Communication Aids - answerTools like boards to assist patients with
aphasia.
Neurological Deficits - answerLoss of function due to brain injury or stroke.
Nutritional Needs - answerDietary requirements tailored for specific health
conditions.
Cognitive Impairment - answerDifficulty in thinking, understanding, or
remembering.
Environmental Distractions - answerExternal factors that hinder effective
communication.
Medication Timing - answerScheduling doses for optimal therapeutic effect.
Swallowing Test - answerAssessment to evaluate swallowing ability and
safety.
ADVANCED NURSING STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) – answer Condition with increased
pressure in muscle compartments.
Initial ACS Manifestation - answerParesthesia, or tingling sensation in
affected area.
Back Strain Prevention - answerTighten abs and lock knees when lifting.
Respiratory Status Monitoring - answerKey for clients with muscular
dystrophy.
Dietary Management in Osteomalacia - answerInclude vitamin D and
calcium-rich foods.
Postoperative Assessment - answerVital signs and symptoms post-surgery
evaluation.
Chest Pain Post-Surgery - answerCan indicate complications like
pneumonia.
Fluid Intake for Gout - answerLimit to 2000 mL daily for hydration
Trigeminal Neuralgia - answerCondition causing facial pain, often triggered
by stimuli.
Left Hemispheric Stroke - answerAffects language and analytical skills;
right side impairment.
Aphasia - answerLanguage disorder affecting communication post-stroke.
Levodopa-Carbidopa - answerMedication for Parkinson's; taken with food
for absorption.
, Dysphagia Diet - answerDiet for swallowing difficulties; includes aspiration
precautions.
Parkinson's Disease - answerNeurodegenerative disorder causing motor
and non-motor symptoms.
Adventitious Lung Sounds - answerAbnormal lung sounds indicating
respiratory issues.
Orthostatic Hypotension - answerDrop in blood pressure upon standing;
common in Parkinson's.
Seizure Management - answerProtect patient, do not restrain during
seizure.
Spacial Orientation - answerAbility to recognize spatial relationships;
affected by right hemisphere.
Visual Depth Perception - answerAbility to judge distances; impaired after
left stroke.
Communication Aids - answerTools like boards to assist patients with
aphasia.
Neurological Deficits - answerLoss of function due to brain injury or stroke.
Nutritional Needs - answerDietary requirements tailored for specific health
conditions.
Cognitive Impairment - answerDifficulty in thinking, understanding, or
remembering.
Environmental Distractions - answerExternal factors that hinder effective
communication.
Medication Timing - answerScheduling doses for optimal therapeutic effect.
Swallowing Test - answerAssessment to evaluate swallowing ability and
safety.
