NUR170 / NUR 170 EXAM 1 | Introduction
to Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
Exam 1 | Questions and Answers Graded
A+ | Latest 2025/2026 Guide | Galen
Breathing Assessment - Correct Answer - Check presence and
effectiveness of respiratory function.
Auscultation of Breath Sounds - Correct Answer - Listening to lung
sounds for abnormalities.
Chest Expansion Observation - Correct Answer - Assessing respiratory
effort and lung function.
Manual Ventilation - Correct Answer - Emergency breathing support
using bag valve mask.
Circulation Assessment - Correct Answer - Evaluating heart rate, blood
pressure, and perfusion.
Cardiac Arrest - Correct Answer - Condition where heart stops pumping
blood effectively.
Jugular Venous Distention - Correct Answer - Sign of increased pressure
in the venous system.
Shock - Correct Answer - Body's response to inadequate blood flow and
oxygen.
,Tissue Ischemia - Correct Answer - Reduced blood flow leading to tissue
damage.
Large-Bore IV Catheter - Correct Answer - IV size for rapid fluid
administration, typically 14-16 gauge.
Hemorrhage Control - Correct Answer - Direct pressure applied to
manage significant bleeding.
Isotonic IV fluids - Correct Answer - Fluids like lactated Ringer's and
0.9% sodium chloride.
Shock interventions - Correct Answer - Actions to stabilize a client in
shock.
AVPU mnemonic - Correct Answer - A method to assess consciousness
levels.
Glasgow Coma Scale - Correct Answer - Standardized scale for
assessing consciousness.
Neurologic checks - Correct Answer - Frequent assessments for
changes in condition.
Exposure assessment - Correct Answer - Removing clothing to check for
injuries.
Hypothermia - Correct Answer - Core temperature below 35℃ (95°F).
, Trauma risk factors - Correct Answer - Exposure, unwarmed oxygen,
cold IV fluids.
Hypothermia consequences - Correct Answer - Can lead to coma,
hypoxemia, and acidosis.
Preventing hypothermia - Correct Answer - Remove wet clothing and
cover with warm blankets.
Heat exhaustion - Correct Answer - Condition from prolonged exposure
to high temperatures.
Dehydration treatment - Correct Answer - Rapid intervention for
dehydration and low sodium.
Heat stroke - Correct Answer - Medical emergency requiring immediate
treatment.
Heat stroke manifestations - Correct Answer - Elevated temperature
above 40℃ (104°F) and lack of perspiration.
Nursing actions for heat stroke - Correct Answer - Administer oxygen
and apply cold compresses.
Preventing hyperthermia - Correct Answer - Wear loose clothing and
avoid sun exposure.
to Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
Exam 1 | Questions and Answers Graded
A+ | Latest 2025/2026 Guide | Galen
Breathing Assessment - Correct Answer - Check presence and
effectiveness of respiratory function.
Auscultation of Breath Sounds - Correct Answer - Listening to lung
sounds for abnormalities.
Chest Expansion Observation - Correct Answer - Assessing respiratory
effort and lung function.
Manual Ventilation - Correct Answer - Emergency breathing support
using bag valve mask.
Circulation Assessment - Correct Answer - Evaluating heart rate, blood
pressure, and perfusion.
Cardiac Arrest - Correct Answer - Condition where heart stops pumping
blood effectively.
Jugular Venous Distention - Correct Answer - Sign of increased pressure
in the venous system.
Shock - Correct Answer - Body's response to inadequate blood flow and
oxygen.
,Tissue Ischemia - Correct Answer - Reduced blood flow leading to tissue
damage.
Large-Bore IV Catheter - Correct Answer - IV size for rapid fluid
administration, typically 14-16 gauge.
Hemorrhage Control - Correct Answer - Direct pressure applied to
manage significant bleeding.
Isotonic IV fluids - Correct Answer - Fluids like lactated Ringer's and
0.9% sodium chloride.
Shock interventions - Correct Answer - Actions to stabilize a client in
shock.
AVPU mnemonic - Correct Answer - A method to assess consciousness
levels.
Glasgow Coma Scale - Correct Answer - Standardized scale for
assessing consciousness.
Neurologic checks - Correct Answer - Frequent assessments for
changes in condition.
Exposure assessment - Correct Answer - Removing clothing to check for
injuries.
Hypothermia - Correct Answer - Core temperature below 35℃ (95°F).
, Trauma risk factors - Correct Answer - Exposure, unwarmed oxygen,
cold IV fluids.
Hypothermia consequences - Correct Answer - Can lead to coma,
hypoxemia, and acidosis.
Preventing hypothermia - Correct Answer - Remove wet clothing and
cover with warm blankets.
Heat exhaustion - Correct Answer - Condition from prolonged exposure
to high temperatures.
Dehydration treatment - Correct Answer - Rapid intervention for
dehydration and low sodium.
Heat stroke - Correct Answer - Medical emergency requiring immediate
treatment.
Heat stroke manifestations - Correct Answer - Elevated temperature
above 40℃ (104°F) and lack of perspiration.
Nursing actions for heat stroke - Correct Answer - Administer oxygen
and apply cold compresses.
Preventing hyperthermia - Correct Answer - Wear loose clothing and
avoid sun exposure.
