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NUR 370 – Final Exam Q&A | 101 Solved Questions | Stroke, MI, Pancreatitis, Cirrhosis, Endocrine, Post-Op Complications

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This document offers a complete set of 101 solved, NCLEX-style questions and rationales for the final examination in NUR 370: Medical-Surgical and Critical Care Nursing, tailored for students in the 2025/2026 academic cycle. The content spans a wide clinical range, integrating neuro, cardiac, GI, renal, hepatic, endocrine, hematologic, and oncologic systems with a strong focus on priority interventions, safety, and patient education. Topics include: Neurologic Disorders & Stroke Management: Differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, thrombolytic therapy contraindications (e.g., hemorrhagic stroke), cerebral tissue perfusion, aphasia interventions, and family education for post-stroke emotional lability Cardiac Emergencies: S3 heart sounds post-MI, chest pain with hemoptysis (PE), defibrillation for V-tach, DVT prevention post-op Pulmonary & Renal Complications: Pulmonary edema, COPD palliative care, dialysis triage criteria, CKD and ESKD risk factors Gastrointestinal & Hepatic Disorders: GI bleeds, gastric cancer anxiety, peritonitis from perforated ulcer, hepatic encephalopathy (lactulose), cirrhosis, liver transplant education, portal hypertension assessment Endocrine & Diabetes Care: Hypoglycemia protocol, metformin safety, nutrition post-pancreatic surgery, pancreatic cancer, Whipple procedure (organs removed) Oncology & Hematology: Chemotherapy side effects (mucositis, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia), low WBC/platelets, infection control Surgical Recovery & Post-Op Priorities: Ileostomy complications, orthostatic precautions, sequential compression devices, altered LOC from trauma Psychosocial & Patient Education: Stroke-related communication techniques, coping after sensory changes, frustration around functional loss post-CVA This file is essential for high-stakes exam prep, building test-taking confidence, and reinforcing priority nursing care in acute settings. Best suited for: – Final semester BSN and ADN nursing students – NCLEX-RN candidates reviewing integrated body systems and crisis scenarios – Health sciences students studying critical care and complex nursing interventions – Nurse educators seeking well-rounded questions for review sessions or exit exams Keywords: NUR 370, final exam, stroke care, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, MI treatment, pancreatitis, hepatic encephalopathy, cirrhosis, Whipple procedure, hypoglycemia, insulin protocol, CKD, ESKD, dialysis criteria, S3 heart sound, thrombolytics, GI bleed, lactulose, post-op nursing, NCLEX critical care, chemotherapy complications, aphasia, sensory perception, infection control, hemodynamic stability

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Nurs 370 final Exam Questions with
Correct Answers 100% Solved

The nurse is caring for a client who has returned to post-surgical suite after

postanesthetic recovery from a nephrectomy. The nurse's most recent

assessment reveals increased sedation, shortness of breath, hypotension,

and low urine output over the last 2 hours. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔What is the

nurse's best response?

Assess the client for signs of bleeding and inform the primary care provider.

The highest priority for intervention during the first 30 minutes in treating an

acute myocardial infarction including the following(s). Select All That Apply

- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Oxygen therapy


Morphine administration

,Nitroglycerin (NTG)

Aspirin (ASA)

A nurse on a busy medical unit provides care for many client who requires

indwelling urinary catheter at some points during their hospital care. - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔The nurse should recognize a heightened risk of injury

associated with indwelling catheter are in which client?

A client who has Alzheimer disease and who is acutely agitated

While auscultating the heart of a patient admitted for complications

following a myocardial infarction three weeks ago, the nurse notes the

presence of a new S3 heart sounds. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Based on this

finding, what is the nurse's best action at this time?

Assess symptoms of left-sided heart failure

A patient hospitalized for worsening renal failure suddenly becomes

restless and agitated. Your assessment reveals tachycardia, hypertension,

and crackles bilaterally scattered throughout the lung fields. - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔What do these symptoms suggest?


The patient is developing pulmonary edema

, A client with advanced venous insufficiency is confined to bedrest following

orthopedic surgery. How can the nurse best prevent skin breakdown in the

client's lower extremities? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Ensure the client's heels are

supported and protected.

A nurse has a client with a spinal cord injury and is tailoring the care plan to

prevent the major cause of death for this client. The nurse's care plan

includes assisted coughing techniques, applied sequential compression

device, and prevented pressure injuries. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Which are the

most likely

possible causes of death for this client? Pneumonia, pulmonary embolism,

and sepsis

After a sudden decline in cognition, a 77-year-old client who has been

diagnosed with vascular dementia is receiving care at home. To reduce this

client's risk of future infarcts, which action should the nurse most strongly

encourage? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Rigorous control of the client's blood

pressure and lipid levels.

The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old client who has had an outpatient

cholecystectomy. The nurse is getting the client up for the first walk



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