Summary NSG 331 Final Exam Study Guide

NSG 331
Final Exam Study Guide


NSG 331 Final Exam Study Guide
The final exam is considered comprehensive in concepts that overarch the different disorders
covered in this course (i.e., preop and postop concerns). This is a list of the modules and specific
topics included in this 70-question exam. Please refer to previous study guides from exam 1, 2, 3,
and 4. New content on the exam covers the GI module. Plus, four (4) math questions.
Module 13 – Gastrointestinal disorders [~20%]

 Differentiate between diverticulosis and diverticulitis, including clinical manifestations,
interprofessional care, and nursing management
 Describe the clinical manifestations and interprofessional care of colorectal cancer
 Describe the types, clinical manifestations, interprofessional care, and nursing
management of intestinal obstructions
 Describe the nursing management of the adult client after bowel surgery
 Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, complications, and
interprofessional care of gallbladder disorders
 Describe the nursing management of the adult client undergoing surgical treatment of
cholecystitis

Module 2 – Cancer [~10%]
 General concepts using cancers from this course
o Chemo and radiation effects
Module 3 – Fluid and Electrolyte imbalances [~10%]
Fluid volume deficit, fluid volume excess, potassium and sodium imbalances

Module 5 – Diabetes Mellitus type 1 and 2 only [~10%]
Module 6 – vascular disorders [~10%]
 Hypertension
 PAD vs CVI
 Aortic aneurysm -post op
Module 8 – respiratory disorders [~10%]
 COPD
 Acid-Base
 Pneumonia