Study Guide Exam 1
NU130-Adult Health
Summer 2011
DISCLAIMER: The following study guide is meant to be a tool in helping you to focus your
studying on specific areas the exam will cover. In no way is this an all inclusive “only know” for
the course and most importantly, the NCLEX examination. You are always responsible for all
reading, writing, research and other assignments given to you in this course in order to
successfully, complete the course, quizzes, exams, HESI examination, and NCLEX!
25 questions on the Gastrointestinal System
14 questions on the muscle-skeletal system
10 questions on medical terminology from the power points
1 question dosage calculation
50 multiple choice questions
GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM:
Nursing Diagnosis and psychosocial care of patient with GI disorders (cancer, etc)
Diet progression from NPO to regular
Dehydration, priority of nursing care and medical treatment
GERD: Treatment, Diagnosis and Education
GI Bleed: Treatment, Diagnosis and Education
Gastritis: Treatment, Diagnosis and Education
Peptic Ulcer: Treatment, Diagnosis and Education
Hiatal Hernia: Treatment, Diagnosis and Education, Surgical Post OP care (Nissen Fundoplication)
Achalasia: Treatment, Diagnosis and Education
Gastrectomy: Treatment, Diagnosis and Education, Surgical Post-op care
Stomach Cancer: Chemotherapy and side effects and treatment
Radical Neck Surgery (hemiglossectomy): Treatment, Diagnosis and Education. Post-op care
Bulimia –vs- Anorexia
Obesity: Treatment, Diagnosis and Education, post-op teaching and care
Malnourishment: Albumin and normal levels and TX of abnormal levels
Malnourishment: TPN, care of patient with TPN or PN
NSAIDS
MUSCLE-SKELETAL SYSTEM:
Nursing Diagnosis and psychosocial care of patient with muscle-skeletal disorders
Osteoporosis: Risks, Treatment, Diagnosis and Education
Fractures: Assessment, Treatment, Diagnosis and Education and post-op care
ROM: S&S of problems with ROM
Casts: Care after application and S&S of problems with the cast
Crutches and use