Geschreven door studenten die geslaagd zijn Direct beschikbaar na je betaling Online lezen of als PDF Verkeerd document? Gratis ruilen 4,6 TrustPilot
logo-home
Tentamen (uitwerkingen)

NUR 280: Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice

Beoordeling
-
Verkocht
-
Pagina's
56
Cijfer
A+
Geüpload op
25-02-2026
Geschreven in
2025/2026

This course provides an in-depth study of pathological alterations in physiological functioning across the lifespan. Students will explore the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of common diseases, establishing a scientific foundation for evidence-based nursing assessment and intervention. This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and their application to nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications, mechanisms of action, routes of administration, adverse effects, and the nursing responsibilities related to safe medication administration and patient education. This course introduces core concepts related to the care of adult patients experiencing common health alterations. Utilizing the nursing process, students will explore pathophysiology, pharmacological therapies, and nursing interventions for prevalent medical-surgical conditions, with a focus on developing clinical judgment. COMBINED COMP NUR 280/ COMP EXAM 3 GALEN 280/ NUR-280 EXAM LATEST REVIEWWITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Transfer patient in wheelchair - ANSWER-HOB up, chair parallel Age related changes 65 years old - ANSWER-increase in diameter of chest Post- op complication with Transphenoidal Hypophysectomy - ANSWER-If input is WAY less than output (indicates polyuria, Diabetes Insipidus) Risk for Bladder Cancer - ANSWER-Smoker Patient taking Kava for sleep, the nurse should question prescription if taking.... - ANSWER-Levodopa (already causes drowsiness) When taking MAOI inhibitors - ANSWER-NO Tyramine (RED WINE, cheese, beer, Place this patient in examining room FIRST - ANSWER-Patient with +10 mm mantoux test (possible TB) Priority patient - ANSWER-History of Heart failure complaining of shoulder pain Symptom of Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWER-bradycardia Patient with Transdermal patch NEEDS further teaching if they state... - ANSWER-"I will be sure to cover it with plastic wrap when taking a shower" Dilantin administration - ANSWER-take with Food, NO milk or antacids, level: Post-op patient with colostomy that is red/moist/raised with small amount of mucus expelled in bag - ANSWER-NORMAL-DOCUMENT

Meer zien Lees minder
Instelling
NUR 280
Vak
NUR 280

Voorbeeld van de inhoud

COMBINED COMP NUR 280/ COMP EXAM 3
GALEN 280/ NUR-280 EXAM LATEST
REVIEWWITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS

Transfer patient in wheelchair - ANSWER-HOB up, chair parallel

Age related changes >65 years old - ANSWER-increase in diameter of chest

Post- op complication with Transphenoidal Hypophysectomy - ANSWER-If input
is WAY less than output (indicates polyuria, Diabetes Insipidus)

Risk for Bladder Cancer - ANSWER-Smoker

Patient taking Kava for sleep, the nurse should question prescription if taking.... -
ANSWER-Levodopa (already causes drowsiness)

When taking MAOI inhibitors - ANSWER-NO Tyramine (RED WINE, cheese,
beer,

Place this patient in examining room FIRST - ANSWER-Patient with +10 mm
mantoux test (possible TB)

Priority patient - ANSWER-History of Heart failure complaining of shoulder pain

Symptom of Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWER-bradycardia

Patient with Transdermal patch NEEDS further teaching if they state... -
ANSWER-"I will be sure to cover it with plastic wrap when taking a shower"

Dilantin administration - ANSWER-take with Food, NO milk or antacids, level:

Post-op patient with colostomy that is red/moist/raised with small amount of
mucus expelled in bag - ANSWER-NORMAL-DOCUMENT

,Barium Enema - ANSWER-NPO pre-op

Hepatic Encephalopathy sign and symptoms (LOTS of questions on this disease) -
ANSWER-early: sweet breath, confusion, personality/mood changes

Later: abnormal movements, muscle tremors, agitation, seizure, slurred speech

Nurse needs teaching when... - ANSWER-Disposes blood transfusion bag into
waterproof bag

Concern to nurse when child.... - ANSWER-is not smiling while being played with
at 3 months (should smile socially by 2 months)

Patient with C7 injury - ANSWER-widened pulse pressure

Contact isolation - ANSWER-gown and gloves

Normal vital signs for a 2 y/o - ANSWER-BP: 100/60
Temp: 99
RR: 25
HR: 110

Avoid what foods with patient that has kidney stones - ANSWER-Spinach,
rhubarb

Pre-op patient for myelogram - ANSWER-hydrate patient 12 hours before

See patient 1st during disaster - ANSWER-Nasal soot

CPR on 2 y/o - ANSWER-30 compressions and 2 ventilations

Properly Transfer with a cane - ANSWER-UP with good (heaven)
DOWN with bad (hell)

Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis - ANSWER-Music therapy
(s/s morning stiffness, joint pain worsened with movement/stress on joint)

,Complication of thyroidectomy - ANSWER-bleeding behind neck

Mechanical Ventilator alarm meanings - ANSWER-LOW=LEAK or disconnect
(bag patient)

HIGH=dry or obstruction (suction patient)

Addison's disease S/S - ANSWER-Bronze skin, dehydrated, hyponatremia

Burns complication - ANSWER-FLUIDS #1 (dehydration)

Meds used to decrease serum K in renal patient - ANSWER-Kaexylate PO
Retention enema
Insulin and glucose IV

Ketoacidosis S/S - ANSWER-Type 1 diabetic
Kussmuals RR (deep, labored, rapid breathing)
Fruity breath

Wounds cleansed - ANSWER-inner to outer to prevent spread of infection

Further teaching if LPN - ANSWER-places a lap tray on patient in wheelchair for
safety (false imprisonment)

If BP is 156/98 - ANSWER-RAISE HOB 1st (noninvasive)

Risk for slander - ANSWER-if patient is my neighbor

Crohn's disease - ANSWER-need low residue diet
Bland diet

Post-cardiac cath care - ANSWER-bed rest, don't move legs 4-6 hours after

VRE precautions - ANSWER-Contact (gown and gloves)

Airborne - ANSWER-MY(Measles)
Chicken (varicella)

, Hez (rubeola)
TB

Negative pressure room, N95 respirator mask, gown and gloves

HIV patient - ANSWER-avoid bird droppings, soil, gardening, cat litter, fresh
fruits and veggies

Norm after removing indwelling catheter - ANSWER-dribbling
Urinary frequency
Burning

Telling a bipolar, suicidal patient that he CAN refuse meds - ANSWER-example
of negligence

What foods can a baby get at 6 months in order? - ANSWER-rice cereal
Fruits (puree)
Veggies (puree)
Meat (puree)
NO Honey
Whole milk only

Ulcerative colitis is most common in - ANSWER-Jewish Makes (30- 50 years old)
Expected: 10-20 bloody stools a day
Lay flat after eating

Administration of Antacids - ANSWER-administer 1-3 hours after meal
DO NOT take with iron

Meniere's Disease - ANSWER-LOW salt diet
Avoid stress

EEG prep - ANSWER-Does NOT have to be NPO
But NO caffeine before test

Myelogram - ANSWER-hydrate patient 12 hours before test

Geschreven voor

Instelling
NUR 280
Vak
NUR 280

Documentinformatie

Geüpload op
25 februari 2026
Aantal pagina's
56
Geschreven in
2025/2026
Type
Tentamen (uitwerkingen)
Bevat
Vragen en antwoorden

Onderwerpen

€12,07
Krijg toegang tot het volledige document:

Verkeerd document? Gratis ruilen Binnen 14 dagen na aankoop en voor het downloaden kan je een ander document kiezen. Je kan het bedrag gewoon opnieuw besteden.
Geschreven door studenten die geslaagd zijn
Direct beschikbaar na je betaling
Online lezen of als PDF

Maak kennis met de verkoper
Seller avatar
GradeBooster7

Maak kennis met de verkoper

Seller avatar
GradeBooster7 Chamberlain College Nursing
Volgen Je moet ingelogd zijn om studenten of vakken te kunnen volgen
Verkocht
2
Lid sinds
2 maanden
Aantal volgers
0
Documenten
184
Laatst verkocht
1 dag geleden
ScoreLab

Welcome to your go-to destination for reliable, high-quality exam and study resources designed to help students succeed with confidence. Our store offers carefully curated exam materials, practice questions, summaries, and study guides created to align with real course content and academic standards. Each resource is developed with a strong focus on accuracy, clarity, and exam relevance, making it ideal for students who want to study smarter—not longer. Whether you’re preparing for quizzes, midterms, finals, or professional exams, our materials are structured to reinforce key concepts, improve understanding, and boost exam performance. We prioritize well-organized content, clear explanations, and up-to-date material, ensuring you get resources you can trust. Thousands of students rely on quality preparation to achieve better results—this store is built to support that goal. Study with confidence. Prepare with purpose. Succeed in your exams.

Lees meer Lees minder
0,0

0 beoordelingen

5
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

Populaire documenten

Recent door jou bekeken

Waarom studenten kiezen voor Stuvia

Gemaakt door medestudenten, geverifieerd door reviews

Kwaliteit die je kunt vertrouwen: geschreven door studenten die slaagden en beoordeeld door anderen die dit document gebruikten.

Niet tevreden? Kies een ander document

Geen zorgen! Je kunt voor hetzelfde geld direct een ander document kiezen dat beter past bij wat je zoekt.

Betaal zoals je wilt, start meteen met leren

Geen abonnement, geen verplichtingen. Betaal zoals je gewend bent via Bancontact, iDeal of creditcard en download je PDF-document meteen.

Student with book image

“Gekocht, gedownload en geslaagd. Zo eenvoudig kan het zijn.”

Alisha Student

Veelgestelde vragen