What This Document Is
This document contains practice questions designed to help students prepare for Exam 2 in NUR 170, Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing at Galen College of Nursing. The questions cover material from Units 3 and 4 of the course. It’s a tool for self-assessment and identifying areas needing further review.
Why This Document Matters
This practice exam is valuable for nursing students preparing for a significant assessment. Successfully navigating the concepts in Units 3 & 4 is crucial for providing safe and effective patient care in medical-surgical settings. Utilizing these questions allows students to simulate exam conditions, reinforce learning, and pinpoint knowledge gaps *before* the actual exam. It’s most effectively used after completing coursework and initial studying.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document provides practice questions, but it does *not* offer detailed explanations for correct or incorrect answers. It’s a testing tool, not a teaching resource. Students will still need to refer to course materials, textbooks, and lectures to fully understand the underlying concepts. This preview does not include all questions from the full document.
What This Document Provides
The full practice exam includes questions related to:
* Tuberculosis (HIV-positive patients, diagnosis, rifampin & isoniazid therapy)
* Acid-base imbalances (emphysema)
* Pneumothorax and chest tube management
* Thoracentesis and potential complications
* Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation
* Empyema assessment
* Oxygen therapy for emphysema patients
* Nursing interventions for emphysema patients.
This preview only includes a sampling of questions from these topics. The complete document offers a more comprehensive review.
