Herzing university nsg123 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 3: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: What is the reflux (backward flow) of urine from the urethra into the bladder? Answer: Ureterovesical reflux Q: Preferred measure to establish bacteriuria Answer: Clean catch midstream urine specimen, urine culture Q: Types of Lower UTI Answer: Bacterial cystitis (inflammation of the urinary bladder), bacterial prostatitis (inflammation of the pro...

Exam 4: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Herzing Q: Diagnostic Test for Parkinson's Answer: Use of Levodopa for one week Q: Nursing Interventions for Parkinson's Answer: Safety Aspiration Dietary consult for weight loss Supplemental feedings Weight weekly Help with meals Q: What type of exercise can a patient with Parkinson's not do? Answer: Treadmill Q: 3 Keys to Communication with Parkinson...

Exam 2: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Herzing Q: What is an abdominal x-ray used for? Answer: Useful for determining the cause of symptoms. Free air in the peritoneum and bowel dilation or obstruction should be excluded as a source of the presenting symptoms. Q: Ulcerative Colitis Assessment Findings Answer: The stool is positive for blood Laboratory test results reveal low hematocrit and hemog...

Exam 2: NSG123 / NSG 123 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Exam (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: a patient presents with symptoms of gallbladder disease, and the nurse should anticipate what type of diagnosis test to be performed? Answer: abdominal Xray Q: patient presents with symptoms of gallstones and jaundice, the nurse should anticipate what type of diagnosis test to be performed Answer: ultrasonography Q: when radiography is not co...

Exam 1: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Herzing Q: Incompetent Patient Answer: Legal definition: individual who is not autonomous and cannot give or withhold consent (e.g., individuals who are cognitively impaired, mentally ill, or neurologically incapacitated). Q: Ethical Considerations with Consent Answer: non-English speaking patients, cognitive impairment, emergency surgery, language barriers...

Exam 1: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: Why is food and fluid withheld before surgery? Answer: The purpose of withholding food and fluid before surgery is to prevent aspiration. Q: Obese patients are at higher risk for what kind of postoperative complications? & why? Answer: Pulmonary Complications An obese patient tends to have shallow respirations when supine, increasing the risk of h...

Final Exam: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: What is systemic lupus erythematous? Answer: inflammatory autoimmune - affects nearly every organ -- can be life-threatening immune systems develops antibodies to body's own cells Q: Are white people more/less likely to have SLE? Man or woman more likey? Answer: Women (4-12x) White less likely - more Afr Amer, Hispanic, Asian, Nat...

Exam 4: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: Hyperthyroidism Findings Answer: Low TSH High T3 High T4 Hyperactivity Tremors Q: What to do if a patient with myxedema has chest pain Answer: Do a pain assessment Q: What med is contraindicated for Alzheimer's disease and renal failure? Answer: Memantine Q: Why is a patient given Carbidopa AND Levodopa? Answer: Prevents premature metabolism Q: E...

Final Exam: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Herzing Q: Hypotonic Solutions Answer: 0.45% Sodium Chloride 0.225% Saline 0.33% Saline Q: Hypertonic Solutions Answer: 3% Saline & 5% Saline Q: Isotonic Solutions Answer: Normal Saline (0.9% Saline) Lactated Ringer 5% Dextrose in Water Q: Phlebitis Definition Correct- Herzing Answer: Phlebitis is characterized by a reddened, warm area around the inser...

Exam 3: NSG123 / NSG 123 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Exam (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: After TURP they can expect a Answer: Continuous Bladder Irrigation(CBI)- help clear blood Q: Monitor for fluid overload for CBI Answer: I/O Q: Erectile Dysfunction- Medication Answer: they should not not take meds before 6 months if they have cardiac issues, can take dose once every 24 hours Q: Hypertension effective- Answer: assessing BP kee...