NUR256 STUDY GUIDE 2026 DETAILED
SOLUTION DIGEST
◉What should we do postop to prevent a DVT?. Answer: focus on
early, frequent movement (walking, ankle pumps), using prescribed
compression stockings or devices, staying hydrated, and taking
prescribed blood-thinners
◉modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis. Answer: smoking, high
cholesterol levels, high blood sugar (glucose) levels, lack of exercise,
poor dietary habits, and high blood pressure.
◉Leg ulcers: what would we include in an assessment. Answer:
ulcer location, size, depth, exudate, and surrounding skin condition
◉list Arterial disorders. Answer: Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid
Artery Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Atherosclerosis,
◉Teachings for PAD. Answer: stopping smoking, regular walking to
the point of pain (followed by rest), eating low-fat/low-cholesterol
foods, managing blood pressure/diabetes, and strict foot care to
prevent infection.
,◉Common vascular changes in the elderly. Answer: increased
arterial stiffness, reduced elasticity, and thickening of vessel walls
(intima-media), leading to higher systolic blood pressure, pulse
pressure, and reduced vascular compliance.
◉Hallmark PAD symptom. Answer: Intermittent claudication
◉How soon do we have to cure hypertension urgency. Answer: 24-
48 hrs
◉What is the most common chronic disease?. Answer: hypertension
◉What percentage of people with primary HTN?. Answer: 60%
◉Modifiable risk factors for hypertension. Answer: high salt intake,
obesity/overweight, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol
consumption, and smoking. Other key factors are poor diet (low
fruit/vegetable intake), stress, and sleep apnea.
◉What is the first med for uncomplicated hypertension?. Answer:
Hydrochlorothiazide
◉What type of diabetes needs injectable insulin always ?. Answer:
Type 1
, ◉Clinical manifestation of diabetes mellitus. Answer: polyuria
(frequent urination), polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyphagia
(excessive hunger), and unexplained weight loss.
fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing sores, frequent infections
(UTIs/yeast infections), and neuropathy (tingling/numbness in
hands or feet)
◉Diabetes has a fasting glucose of what number?. Answer: 126 or
higher
◉Education for a newly diagnosed patient with diabetes mellitus.
Answer: eating balanced meals with fiber, 30-60 minutes of daily
activity, checking blood sugar as prescribed, and daily foot checks for
sores. Take all medications, manage stress, and attend all follow-up
appointments with your care team
◉Signs and symptoms of pleurisy. Answer: sharp, stabbing chest
pain that significantly intensifies when breathing deeply, coughing,
sneezing, or moving.
◉Complications related to diabetes. Answer: heart attacks, strokes,
kidney failure, vision loss (blindness), nerve pain or numbness
(especially in feet), slow-healing wounds, and gum disease.
SOLUTION DIGEST
◉What should we do postop to prevent a DVT?. Answer: focus on
early, frequent movement (walking, ankle pumps), using prescribed
compression stockings or devices, staying hydrated, and taking
prescribed blood-thinners
◉modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis. Answer: smoking, high
cholesterol levels, high blood sugar (glucose) levels, lack of exercise,
poor dietary habits, and high blood pressure.
◉Leg ulcers: what would we include in an assessment. Answer:
ulcer location, size, depth, exudate, and surrounding skin condition
◉list Arterial disorders. Answer: Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid
Artery Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Atherosclerosis,
◉Teachings for PAD. Answer: stopping smoking, regular walking to
the point of pain (followed by rest), eating low-fat/low-cholesterol
foods, managing blood pressure/diabetes, and strict foot care to
prevent infection.
,◉Common vascular changes in the elderly. Answer: increased
arterial stiffness, reduced elasticity, and thickening of vessel walls
(intima-media), leading to higher systolic blood pressure, pulse
pressure, and reduced vascular compliance.
◉Hallmark PAD symptom. Answer: Intermittent claudication
◉How soon do we have to cure hypertension urgency. Answer: 24-
48 hrs
◉What is the most common chronic disease?. Answer: hypertension
◉What percentage of people with primary HTN?. Answer: 60%
◉Modifiable risk factors for hypertension. Answer: high salt intake,
obesity/overweight, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol
consumption, and smoking. Other key factors are poor diet (low
fruit/vegetable intake), stress, and sleep apnea.
◉What is the first med for uncomplicated hypertension?. Answer:
Hydrochlorothiazide
◉What type of diabetes needs injectable insulin always ?. Answer:
Type 1
, ◉Clinical manifestation of diabetes mellitus. Answer: polyuria
(frequent urination), polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyphagia
(excessive hunger), and unexplained weight loss.
fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing sores, frequent infections
(UTIs/yeast infections), and neuropathy (tingling/numbness in
hands or feet)
◉Diabetes has a fasting glucose of what number?. Answer: 126 or
higher
◉Education for a newly diagnosed patient with diabetes mellitus.
Answer: eating balanced meals with fiber, 30-60 minutes of daily
activity, checking blood sugar as prescribed, and daily foot checks for
sores. Take all medications, manage stress, and attend all follow-up
appointments with your care team
◉Signs and symptoms of pleurisy. Answer: sharp, stabbing chest
pain that significantly intensifies when breathing deeply, coughing,
sneezing, or moving.
◉Complications related to diabetes. Answer: heart attacks, strokes,
kidney failure, vision loss (blindness), nerve pain or numbness
(especially in feet), slow-healing wounds, and gum disease.
