What This Document Is
This document is a study guide blueprint for the second exam (NSG 123.04) in Medical-Surgical Nursing I at Herzing University. It outlines the key topics and specific concepts students are expected to know for the exam, focusing on gastrointestinal disorders and obesity. It’s designed to help students organize their study efforts and identify areas needing further review.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in NSG 123 who are preparing for their second major exam. It serves as a roadmap, clarifying the scope of the assessment and highlighting the most important areas of focus. Utilizing this blueprint can improve exam preparation efficiency and potentially lead to better academic performance. It’s most valuable when used *in conjunction with* course lectures, textbooks, and other learning materials.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *guide* to the exam content, not a replacement for comprehensive study. It lists topics but does not provide in-depth explanations, detailed examples, or practice questions with answers. Students will still need to actively engage with course materials to fully understand the concepts. This preview does not include all the specific details within each topic.
What This Document Provides
The full study guide covers the following areas:
* **Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD):** Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis – including clinical manifestations, diagnostics (abdominal x-ray, ultrasound, CT scans, colonoscopy), assessment findings, abnormal lab values, and surgical interventions (proctocolectomy, intestinal transplant, colectomy, strictureplasty).
* **Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) & Related Conditions:** Barrett’s esophagus, peptic ulcer disease – including definitions, interventions, symptom management, medication considerations (antacids, H2 receptor antagonists), and required lab value checks.
* **Obesity & Bariatric Surgery:** Priority populations for screening, BMI ranges, diabetes mellitus 2 considerations, weight loss options (intragastric balloon, gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy), post-operative teaching, and anti-obesity medication mechanisms (noradrenergic sympathomimetics, lipase inhibitors, serotonin agonists, GLP-1 receptor agonists) and associated teaching points.
* **Constipation:** Assessment questions and prioritization of care.
This preview does *not* include specific medication dosages, detailed surgical procedures, or practice exam questions. It also does not include a complete list of all lab values or nursing interventions.
