NUR 170 Med Surg (NUR 170)

1. Which of the following patients would the nurse identify as being highest risk for stroke? a. A 27-year-old heavy cocaine user b. A 30-year-old who drinks a beer a day c. A 40-year-old who uses seasonal antihistamines d. A 65-year-old who is active and on no medications Rationale: Cocaine causes severe vasoconstriction, hypertension, and vasospasm, significantly increasing risk for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke even in young adults. Occasional alcohol, antihistamines, and healthy agi...

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1. Small Bowel Obstruction: Upper abdominal distension, N/V (may contain fecal material), Blood possible in stool - Large Bowel Obstruction Lower abdominal distension, Lower cramping, NGT - place in high fowler's, x-ray for placement, hear peristalsis above but not below obstruction, decreased or absent bowel sounds. A. Upper distention, fecal N/V, decreased/absent below, hyperactive above - SBO B. Lower distention, cramping - LBO C. Normal bowel sounds only D. No NGT needed Rationale: SB...

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NUR 170 EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED AND CORRECT ANSWER

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NUR 170 EXAM 4 STUDY GUIDE WITH 100% COMPLETE SOLUTION

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Vendarsol

1. The nurse is caring for a client who has hearing loss in the left ear. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take? a. Move closer to the client's right ear when speaking. b. Over-articulate words to improve client understanding. c. Ask the client if they understand what is said. d. Use exaggerated hand motions. Rationale: Speak toward unaffected ear at normal volume, face client, reduce background noise. Over-articulation and exaggerated motions distort lip reading.

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1) A client admitted with chest pain and type 2 diabetes scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which medication would need to be withheld for 24h before and 48h after? 1. Glipizide 2. Metformin 3. Repaglinide 4. Regular insulin Rationale: Metformin + contrast = lactic acidosis risk. Hold 24h before and 48h after, restart only after creatinine normal. Contrast-induced AKI impairs metformin excretion. 2) Home care nurse: arterial ischemic leg ulcer - which statement indicates need for furth...

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1) A patient is ordered the following inhalers, a bronchodilator (ipratropium) and a glucocorticoid (Beclamethasone). The nurse will A. administer the bronchodilator 5 minutes before the glucocorticoid. B. mix the drugs and administer them together. C. administer the glucocorticoid 10 minutes before the bronchodilator. D. administer the glucocorticoid immediately after the bronchodilator. Rationale: CORRECT: Bronchodilator first opens airways, allowing deeper penetration of steroid. Wait 5 min...

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NUR 170 EXAM 3 MED SURG | ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 (GRADED A+) PREP | GALEN COLLEGE

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