NUR198 Final Exam Key Concepts Spring 2025
Note: The key concepts list is meant to serve as a resource list of topics and concepts that are
included in module content and required readings.
Please refer to your key concepts lists from exams 1-5 for more detailed
information.
For all disorders:
• Pathophysiology
• Diagnostic Procedures/Tests
• Clinical Manifestations
• Medical Management
• Nursing Management of and Priorities of Care
• Client Teaching/Education
The Exam will include:
• Math/Dosage calculation problems
• NGN questions
New Content:
Module 13: Management of clients with Musculoskeletal Disorders and Musculoskeletal
Trauma
Objectives:
,1. Discuss various conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system and appropriate
preventative measures. (CO 1)
2. Develop a plan of care for clients with musculoskeletal disorders. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4)
3. Identify the clinical manifestations, common treatment modalities, potential complications,
and educational needs of clients with fractures. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4)
4. Apply the nursing process as a framework for care of the client with an amputation. (CO 1, 2,
3, 4)
Module Topics:
• Assessment of musculoskeletal function, including neurovascular assessment
• Non-fracture musculoskeletal injury
• Fractures, including hip fractures
• Casts
• Compartment syndrome
• Skeletal traction
• Skin traction
o Pin care
• Osteomyelitis
• Osteoarthritis
• Septic arthritis
• Orthopedic surgery
• Fat embolism syndrome
• Avascular necrosis
• Joint injury
• Joint arthroplasty
• Osteoporosis
• Bone Tumors
• Amputation
, • Fibromyalgia
Module 1: Chronic Illness & Disability; Care of the Older Adult Client
Older Adult
• Expected physiological changes
• Nursing management of the older adult
Chronic Illness
• Nursing management of clients with chronic illnesses
Module 2: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Fluid & Electrolytes
• Alterations in fluid volume
• Alterations in electrolyte levels
• Alterations in acid-base balance
• Calculating intake and output
• Calculating IV fluid rate
Module 3: Perioperative Nursing, Pain Management, Integument
Perioperative Nursing
• Nursing management of perioperative clients
• Nursing management of clients undergoing bariatric surgery
Pain Management
• Pharmacologic v. non-pharmacologic
Integument
• Nursing management of clients with alterations in integument
Modules 4, 5, 6: Respiratory
Assessment of Respiratory Function
• Nursing management of clients with noninvasive and invasive respiratory diagnostics
Note: The key concepts list is meant to serve as a resource list of topics and concepts that are
included in module content and required readings.
Please refer to your key concepts lists from exams 1-5 for more detailed
information.
For all disorders:
• Pathophysiology
• Diagnostic Procedures/Tests
• Clinical Manifestations
• Medical Management
• Nursing Management of and Priorities of Care
• Client Teaching/Education
The Exam will include:
• Math/Dosage calculation problems
• NGN questions
New Content:
Module 13: Management of clients with Musculoskeletal Disorders and Musculoskeletal
Trauma
Objectives:
,1. Discuss various conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system and appropriate
preventative measures. (CO 1)
2. Develop a plan of care for clients with musculoskeletal disorders. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4)
3. Identify the clinical manifestations, common treatment modalities, potential complications,
and educational needs of clients with fractures. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4)
4. Apply the nursing process as a framework for care of the client with an amputation. (CO 1, 2,
3, 4)
Module Topics:
• Assessment of musculoskeletal function, including neurovascular assessment
• Non-fracture musculoskeletal injury
• Fractures, including hip fractures
• Casts
• Compartment syndrome
• Skeletal traction
• Skin traction
o Pin care
• Osteomyelitis
• Osteoarthritis
• Septic arthritis
• Orthopedic surgery
• Fat embolism syndrome
• Avascular necrosis
• Joint injury
• Joint arthroplasty
• Osteoporosis
• Bone Tumors
• Amputation
, • Fibromyalgia
Module 1: Chronic Illness & Disability; Care of the Older Adult Client
Older Adult
• Expected physiological changes
• Nursing management of the older adult
Chronic Illness
• Nursing management of clients with chronic illnesses
Module 2: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Fluid & Electrolytes
• Alterations in fluid volume
• Alterations in electrolyte levels
• Alterations in acid-base balance
• Calculating intake and output
• Calculating IV fluid rate
Module 3: Perioperative Nursing, Pain Management, Integument
Perioperative Nursing
• Nursing management of perioperative clients
• Nursing management of clients undergoing bariatric surgery
Pain Management
• Pharmacologic v. non-pharmacologic
Integument
• Nursing management of clients with alterations in integument
Modules 4, 5, 6: Respiratory
Assessment of Respiratory Function
• Nursing management of clients with noninvasive and invasive respiratory diagnostics
