NURS 1871 Exam 2 – 100+ Q&A | Elimination, Pain, Cognition, Immobility, Infection, Neuro, Meds | CSCC 2025

This expertly curated resource includes over 100 well-explained questions and answers for NURS 1871 – Exam 2 at Columbus State Community College (CSCC) for the 2025–2026 academic year. It covers core nursing concepts related to elimination, neurological function, pain management, mobility, infection control, musculoskeletal assessment, cognition, and pharmacology—all formatted for efficient concept-based learning and NCLEX-RN-style review. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of urinary and bowel elimination, including common complications such as UTIs, urinary retention, incontinence, constipation, ileus, and impaction. Ostomy care, urine characteristics, nephrostomy tubes, and GU diagnostics are clearly reviewed with rationales. Neurological topics include Glasgow Coma Scale scoring, early signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), Cushing’s triad, and stroke recognition (FAST). Cognitive disorders like delirium vs. dementia are thoroughly differentiated with emphasis on patient safety and early detection. The pain management section distinguishes between acute, chronic, nociceptive, and neuropathic pain, and introduces frameworks such as PQRST and ABCDE for comprehensive pain assessment. It also explores multimodal analgesia, opioid use, and nonpharmacological interventions like guided imagery, relaxation, and biofeedback. Musculoskeletal and immobility content addresses range of motion, muscle tone grading, contracture prevention, and complications from bedrest such as orthostatic hypotension, DVT, and constipation. Pharmacology concepts are well integrated, with emphasis on pharmacokinetics, onset/peak/duration, medication safety in older adults, oral med contraindications, medication forms (sublingual, enteric-coated), and adverse effects. The guide also reinforces key infection prevention strategies and documentation standards, including NCQA, TJC compliance, and the six elements of infection transmission. Recommended for: – Students in ADN, BSN, ASN, or concept-based nursing programs – Courses in Foundations, Health Assessment, Neurology, Pain & Comfort, or Adult Health – Review for NCLEX-RN, ATI, HESI, and other integrated concept-based nursing exams Whether used for direct exam prep or cumulative concept mastery, this guide offers a solid clinical foundation for emerging nurses. Keywords: urinary retention, constipation, incontinence, ileostomy, nephrostomy, GCS scoring, ICP signs, Cushing’s triad, delirium vs dementia, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, PQRST pain assessment, multimodal analgesia, enteric-coated meds, ROM assessment, immobility risks, DVT prevention, infection chain, medication safety, stroke FAST, functional screening