JJC Nursing 140 Exam 2 questions
well answered 2025/2026
Stage 1 Pressure Ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔A stage one pressure ulcer is indicated by a
noticeable alteration of intact skin due to prolonged exposure of pressure to the area. Examples
include: skin temperature, texture/consistency, sensation. Area is typically persistently
reddened in lighter skin and possibly darker hues of purple/blue in patients with darker skin.
Stage 2 Pressure Ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔You start to see some skin loss in either the
dermis, epidermis, or both. The ulcer is superficial and presents clinically as an abrasion, blister,
or shallow crater.
Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Full thickness skin loss involving damage or
necrosis to the subcutaneous tissue that may extend all the way to the underlying fascia.
Presents as a deep crater with or without undermining of adjacent tissues.
Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Deep damage. Damage includes surrounding
muscles, bones, or supporting structures.
Fowler's position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Patient sits in semi-upright position. Bed is typically
elevated about 45 degrees so that the head is about 20 inches above the waist.
Lateral position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Patient is lying on side.
Logrolling - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Rolling of a patient to prevent motion of head and neck as
much as possible.
Prone position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Position which would have the patient lay chest down.
, Semi-fowlers position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔A bit more relaxed than full fowlers. Bed is
positioned about 30 degrees instead of 45.
Sims position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Patient lies on side with top leg drawn up towards the
chest.
Lithotomy position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Patient lies supine, with hips bent and legs up and
bent at the knee. Often associated with child birthing/examination positions.
Supine position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Lying on ones back.
Trapeze - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Device which can allow patients to assist themselves or
medical staff in their movement. Generally attached to bed is typically triangular.
Bed cradle - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Device which can help to keep sheets and other linens from
coming into contact with the patient. Cradles can vary in size and purpose.
Chole - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Bile or Gall...cholesterol
Gastr - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Stomach...gastric bypass
Rhin - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Nose...rhinoplasty
Cardio - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔heart
Pulmo - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔lung
well answered 2025/2026
Stage 1 Pressure Ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔A stage one pressure ulcer is indicated by a
noticeable alteration of intact skin due to prolonged exposure of pressure to the area. Examples
include: skin temperature, texture/consistency, sensation. Area is typically persistently
reddened in lighter skin and possibly darker hues of purple/blue in patients with darker skin.
Stage 2 Pressure Ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔You start to see some skin loss in either the
dermis, epidermis, or both. The ulcer is superficial and presents clinically as an abrasion, blister,
or shallow crater.
Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Full thickness skin loss involving damage or
necrosis to the subcutaneous tissue that may extend all the way to the underlying fascia.
Presents as a deep crater with or without undermining of adjacent tissues.
Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Deep damage. Damage includes surrounding
muscles, bones, or supporting structures.
Fowler's position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Patient sits in semi-upright position. Bed is typically
elevated about 45 degrees so that the head is about 20 inches above the waist.
Lateral position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Patient is lying on side.
Logrolling - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Rolling of a patient to prevent motion of head and neck as
much as possible.
Prone position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Position which would have the patient lay chest down.
, Semi-fowlers position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔A bit more relaxed than full fowlers. Bed is
positioned about 30 degrees instead of 45.
Sims position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Patient lies on side with top leg drawn up towards the
chest.
Lithotomy position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Patient lies supine, with hips bent and legs up and
bent at the knee. Often associated with child birthing/examination positions.
Supine position - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Lying on ones back.
Trapeze - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Device which can allow patients to assist themselves or
medical staff in their movement. Generally attached to bed is typically triangular.
Bed cradle - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Device which can help to keep sheets and other linens from
coming into contact with the patient. Cradles can vary in size and purpose.
Chole - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Bile or Gall...cholesterol
Gastr - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Stomach...gastric bypass
Rhin - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Nose...rhinoplasty
Cardio - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔heart
Pulmo - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔lung
