MSN 277 (MSN277)

What are genes? correct answer: basic unit of heredity control how the cells in the body function produce proteins that only perform one specific function found along chromosomes and are passed along one generation to the next What is a genome? correct answer: complete set of DNA contains all of the organism's genes has all the info for an organism to build and maintain itself What is genetics? correct answer: study of genes and their role in inheritance studies how c...

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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) correct answer: a group of related hematologic disorders characterized by a change in the quantity and quality of bone marrow elements MDS etiology correct answer: don't know exact cause people at higher risk: those who have had chemo/ radiation, exposure to some chemical (benzene) clinical manifestations of MDS correct answer: similar to anemia, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia diagnosis of MDS correct answer: done through routine CBCs, bone marrow...

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Ace your MSN 277 Exam 2 and prepare for your NCLEX with this high-yield MED SURG Exam study guide. This PDF document turns foundational MED SURG into clear frameworks, tables, mnemonics, rapid review, glossary, NCLEX-style practice questions, and answer rationales. Format: PDF digital download Brand: WizMedTech Study Series Edition: 2026

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89 pages

Written in 2025/2026

WizMedTech

Ace your MSN 277 Exam 1 and prepare for your NCLEX with this high-yield MED SURG Exam study guide. This PDF document turns foundational MED SURG into clear frameworks, tables, mnemonics, rapid review, glossary, NCLEX-style practice questions, and answer rationales. Format: PDF digital download Brand: WizMedTech Study Series Edition: 2026

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78 pages

Written in 2025/2026

WizMedTech

MSN 277 MedSurg Notes on "Cancer" with Dr. Bachmeier at Loyola Chicago

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9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

laurenbradsher

A 24 year old female patient with SLE tells the nurse she wants to have a baby and is considering getting pregnant. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? A. "Temporary remission of your signs and symptoms are common during pregnancy." B. "SLE symptoms usually peak during the first trimester." C. "Autoantibodies transferred to the baby during pregnancy will cause congenital heart defects." D. "The best time to plan pregnancy is during a remission when the symptoms are ...

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Surgery correct answer: ○ Sometimes surgery might be enough but there are limitations ○ Considered a local therapy ○ Diagnosis ○ Cure ■ Different surgeries to help cure Palliative correct answer: ■ Option for palliation ■ Max for quality of life and relieving symptoms for those with terminal disease like cancer ■ Ex. large tumor compressing nerve and have chronic name ● Palliative surgery is an option for that patient Prevention correct answer: ■ Removal of mo...

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Type I DM correct answer: 3p's Type II DM correct answer: Insulin resistance Pancreas has decreased insulin production Inappropriate glucose production by liver Altered production of hormones/cytokines Nonspecific symptoms: fatigue, infections, delayed wound healing, visual changes Metabolic syndrome correct answer: Abdominal obesity >40in >35in Triglycerides >150 HDLs <40 <50 BP >130/85 Fasting glucose >110 How to diagnosis DM correct answer: H...

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Type I DM correct answer: 3p's -polyphagia -polydipsia -polyuria Type II DM correct answer: Insulin resistance Pancreas has decreased insulin production Inappropriate glucose production by liver Altered production of hormones/cytokines Nonspecific symptoms: fatigue, infections, delayed wound healing, visual changes Metabolic syndrome correct answer: Abdominal obesity >40in >35in Triglycerides >150 HDLs <40 <50 BP >130/85 Fasting glucose >110 ...

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What is nursing presence? correct answer: multidimensional unified whole, fluidly existing in the cognitive, affective, behavioral, and spiritual experiential domains all at once - nurses wear many hats and we must be prepared to use these different types of presence in different situations experienced by invitation only, meaning the patient must invite the nurse to be present with him or her "doing for" and "being with" - doing for is doing what nurses do i.e. medications, pain add...

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Diabetes prevalence correct answer: - leading cause in blindness, end stage renal disease, and amputations Diabetes is a major contributing factor to: correct answer: heart disease and stroke Pathophysiology Type 1 Diabetes correct answer: - autoimmune disorder - not enough insulin for the person to survive - manifestations occur when the body is unable to make enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels - absence of endogenous insulin type 2 diabetes correct answer: - com...

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What are the integumentary clinical manifestations of anemia? correct answer: - pallor r/t decreased Hgb & decreased blood flow - jaundice r/t hemolysis of RBCs which leads to increased concentration of bilirubin - pruritus r/t bile concentrations on skin What are the cardiovascular clinical manifestations of anemia? correct answer: - palpitations - tachycardia - systolic murmur and bruits - angina/MI - HF What are the GI clinical manifestations of anemia? correct answer: - an...

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Diabetes diagnosis: Hemoglobin A1C correct answer: >6.5% Diabetes Diagnosis Fasting Plasma Glucose correct answer: > = to 126 mg/ dl Hemoglobin A1C correct answer: Shows amount of glucose attached to hemoglobin molecules over RBC life span -90 to 120 days should be less than 7. Goals of diabetes management correct answer: -decrease symptoms -promote well- being -prevent acute complications -delay onset and progression of long term complications Diabetes Goals correct...

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(rheumatic) A 24 year old female patient with SLE tells the nurse she wants to have a baby and is considering getting pregnant. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? A. "Temporary remission of your signs and symptoms are common during pregnancy." B. "SLE symptoms usually peak during the first trimester." C. "Autoantibodies transferred to the baby during pregnancy will cause congenital heart defects." D. "The best time to plan pregnancy is during a remission when the s...

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Normal SpO2 range - 95-100% Normal pulse range - 60-100 bpm Normal BP range - 90-120/60-80 Normal respiration range - 12-18 Normal temperature range - -96.8-100.4 F -36-38 C Normal HCT in men - 41-50% Normal HCT in women - 36-44% Normal HGB in women - 12-16

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2 pages

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Which action will the nurse in the hypertension clinic take in order to obtain an accurate baseline blood pressure (BP) for a new patient? a. Obtain a BP reading in each arm and average the results. b. Deflate the BP cuff at a rate of 5 to 10 mm Hg per second. c. Have the patient sit in a chair with the feet flat on the floor. d. Assist the patient to the supine position for BP measurements. correct answer: ANS: C The patient should be seated with the feet flat on the floor. The BP is ob...

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1. The nurse is performing an assessment of an 80-year-old patient. Which information obtained by the nurse will be of most concern? a. Decreased appetite b. Difficulty chewing food c. Unintentional weight loss d. Complaints of indigestion correct answer: ANS: C Unintentional weight loss is not a normal finding in older patients and may indicate a problem such as cancer or depression. Poor appetite, difficulty in chewing, and complaints of indigestion are common in older patients. Thes...

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GERD correct answer: Reflux of gastric contents into the lower portion the esophagus Causes irritation, scar tissue formation, and can lead to strictures Amount of damage depends on the amount of gastric reflux and the ability of the esophagus to clear the acid GERD: Causes correct answer: Decreased LES Medications (CCBs, nitrates, BBs, morphine) Nicotine Food (alcohol, tea, chocolate, caffeine) Delayed gastric emptying Decrease esophageal clearance Risk factors: obesity and ...

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(DM) The diabetic patient asks the nurse why it is necessary to maintain blood glucose levels no lower than 70 mg/dL. What is the nurse's best response? A. "Glucose is the only fuel form used by body cells to produce energy needed for physiologic activity." B. "The central nervous system, which cannot store glucose, requires a continuous supply of glucose for fuel." C. "Without a minimum level of glucose circulating in the blood, erythrocytes cannot produce ATP." D. "The presen...

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IV heparin Precaution correct answer: - The anticoagulant effect of heparin increases the risk of bleeding. therefore, the client should use an electric razor to reduce the risk of cuts and bleeding during shaving - client should not use suppositories for constipation because suppository use increases the risk of bleeding - client should avoid flossing because bleeding can easily occur -Green leafy vegetables do not interfere with the effects of heparin, so client can have green le...

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