What This Document Is
This document is a study guide designed to help students prepare for the third medical-surgical nursing exam (Units 5-7) in NUR 170 at Galen College of Nursing. It consolidates key information from those units into a review format, focusing on diabetes management and cardiac health. It’s intended as a focused review tool, not a comprehensive textbook replacement.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is valuable for nursing students approaching their exam. It provides a concentrated overview of essential concepts, helping to identify areas needing further study. It’s most useful when used *after* completing the assigned readings and coursework, serving as a quick reference for critical details. Students preparing for exams, particularly those needing to refresh their understanding of diabetes and cardiac conditions, will find this resource beneficial.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is a condensed review and does not provide in-depth explanations of underlying physiological principles. It’s not a substitute for thorough reading of the course textbook, attending lectures, or completing clinical rotations. It also doesn’t include practice questions or case studies beyond what is explicitly listed. It is designed to highlight *what* to study, not *how* to apply the knowledge.
What This Document Provides
This study guide includes:
* Key glycemic index control ranges.
* Onset, peak, and duration information for different types of insulin (rapid, short, intermediate, long).
* Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
* “Sick day rules” for diabetic patients.
* Guidance on insulin administration and mixing (NPH and Regular).
* Important lab values to monitor (BUN/Creatinine).
* Foot care recommendations for diabetic patients.
* Information on Somogyi and Dawn effects.
* Etiology of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
* Identification of common cardiac rhythm strips (Sinus Brady, Sinus Tach, V. Fib, V. Tach).
* Signs and symptoms of PAD, left and right-sided heart failure.
* EKG wave analysis order.
* Monitoring parameters for Lasix.
* Hypertension interventions.
* Information on DVT treatment and related lab values (PTT, aPTT).
* Details on Varicose veins and Buerger’s disease.
* Common heart failure medications (ACE/ARBs, Diuretics, Beta Blockers, Valsartan).
This preview does *not* include detailed explanations of the underlying pathophysiology, practice questions, or comprehensive medication lists beyond those mentioned. It also does not include full EKG strip examples.
