NUR209 MS2 EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Metabolic Syndrome - ANS Objective data that reflects patient is in Metabolic Syndrome.
Blood glucose test - ANS Fasting blood glucose >100 mg/dL suggests metabolic syndrome.
Risk factors for metabolic syndrome - ANS CAD, stroke, DM, >60 years.
BMI criteria for metabolic syndrome - ANS Male >40, Female >35.
Triglycerides criteria for metabolic syndrome - ANS >150 active treatment.
HDL criteria for metabolic syndrome - ANS Male <40, Female <50.
Blood pressure criteria for metabolic syndrome - ANS >130/>85.
Normal triglycerides levels - ANS Male 40-160, Female 35-135.
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, Normal HDL levels - ANS Male >45, Female >55.
Discharge teaching after bariatric surgery - ANS The nurse should assess the individual
patient's potential needs and preferences.
Initial question for obese patient - ANS What factors led to your obesity?
Delegation to UAP for bariatric surgery - ANS Assist with IV insertion by holding adipose
tissue out of the way.
Nursing actions for diarrhea and fever after omeprazole use - ANS Place the patient on
contact precautions, assess blood pressure and heart rate, contact the health care provider, give
the PRN acetaminophen.
Restarting meals after NPO - ANS Offer a dish of lemon gelatin.
GERD teaching needs - ANS Patient statement indicating additional teaching needed: 'I eat
small meals and have a bedtime snack.'
Initial response to patient with terminal illness - ANS Can you tell me what makes you think
you will die so soon?
Action for patient with bloody diarrhea - ANS Obtain a stool specimen for culture.
Questionable action for E. coli O157:H7 - ANS Administer loperamide (Imodium) after each
stool.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Metabolic Syndrome - ANS Objective data that reflects patient is in Metabolic Syndrome.
Blood glucose test - ANS Fasting blood glucose >100 mg/dL suggests metabolic syndrome.
Risk factors for metabolic syndrome - ANS CAD, stroke, DM, >60 years.
BMI criteria for metabolic syndrome - ANS Male >40, Female >35.
Triglycerides criteria for metabolic syndrome - ANS >150 active treatment.
HDL criteria for metabolic syndrome - ANS Male <40, Female <50.
Blood pressure criteria for metabolic syndrome - ANS >130/>85.
Normal triglycerides levels - ANS Male 40-160, Female 35-135.
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, Normal HDL levels - ANS Male >45, Female >55.
Discharge teaching after bariatric surgery - ANS The nurse should assess the individual
patient's potential needs and preferences.
Initial question for obese patient - ANS What factors led to your obesity?
Delegation to UAP for bariatric surgery - ANS Assist with IV insertion by holding adipose
tissue out of the way.
Nursing actions for diarrhea and fever after omeprazole use - ANS Place the patient on
contact precautions, assess blood pressure and heart rate, contact the health care provider, give
the PRN acetaminophen.
Restarting meals after NPO - ANS Offer a dish of lemon gelatin.
GERD teaching needs - ANS Patient statement indicating additional teaching needed: 'I eat
small meals and have a bedtime snack.'
Initial response to patient with terminal illness - ANS Can you tell me what makes you think
you will die so soon?
Action for patient with bloody diarrhea - ANS Obtain a stool specimen for culture.
Questionable action for E. coli O157:H7 - ANS Administer loperamide (Imodium) after each
stool.
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