NU 155 Exam Medical Surgical Nursing I
Questions and Answers GALEN
1. When changing the dressing on a clients partial-thickness wound,
the nurse observes a beefy-red translucent wound bed. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
ANS Discard the old dressing and cover the wound with a new dressing
2. The nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about the risk factors
for
dehiscence for clients who have surgical incisions. Which of the
following factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
ANS Nutritional deficiencies
3. The nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged home with
surgical wound on the coccyx that is to heal by secondary intention.
Which of the follow- ing complications should the nurse prioritize on
the clients care plan?
ANS Increased tissue perfusion
4. The nurse is caring for a client who has a deep pressure ulcer
(Stage 3) that is heavily draining. Which of the following dressing
choices should the nurse choose to promote adequate healing?
ANS Wet to dry gauze
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, 5. The nurse is planning a staff development conference
about the use of the hot and cold therapy. Which of the
following statements, if made by a
participant, indicates a correct understanding of the conference?
ANS "Heat therapy is not used in the first 24 hours after a traumatic injury because it may cause
increased swelling and bleeding."
6. The nurse is planning a staff development conference about the
use of abdominal binders. Which of the following statements, if made
by a participant, indicates a correct understanding of the conference?
ANS "Skin and bony prominences should be assessed frequently for signs of impaired
circulation.
7. The nurse has attended a continuing education conference on the
physiologi- cal effects of prolonged immobility. The nurse is correct
to state that prolonged immobility can result in
ANS Muscle atrophy and total paralysis
8. The nurse is caring for a client who is at risk of developing
contractures. The nurse recognizes which of the following as
intervention to prevent contrac- tures?
ANS Have the client perform active range of motion exercises
9. The nurse is caring for a client who is confined to the bed. While
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Questions and Answers GALEN
1. When changing the dressing on a clients partial-thickness wound,
the nurse observes a beefy-red translucent wound bed. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
ANS Discard the old dressing and cover the wound with a new dressing
2. The nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about the risk factors
for
dehiscence for clients who have surgical incisions. Which of the
following factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
ANS Nutritional deficiencies
3. The nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged home with
surgical wound on the coccyx that is to heal by secondary intention.
Which of the follow- ing complications should the nurse prioritize on
the clients care plan?
ANS Increased tissue perfusion
4. The nurse is caring for a client who has a deep pressure ulcer
(Stage 3) that is heavily draining. Which of the following dressing
choices should the nurse choose to promote adequate healing?
ANS Wet to dry gauze
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10
, 5. The nurse is planning a staff development conference
about the use of the hot and cold therapy. Which of the
following statements, if made by a
participant, indicates a correct understanding of the conference?
ANS "Heat therapy is not used in the first 24 hours after a traumatic injury because it may cause
increased swelling and bleeding."
6. The nurse is planning a staff development conference about the
use of abdominal binders. Which of the following statements, if made
by a participant, indicates a correct understanding of the conference?
ANS "Skin and bony prominences should be assessed frequently for signs of impaired
circulation.
7. The nurse has attended a continuing education conference on the
physiologi- cal effects of prolonged immobility. The nurse is correct
to state that prolonged immobility can result in
ANS Muscle atrophy and total paralysis
8. The nurse is caring for a client who is at risk of developing
contractures. The nurse recognizes which of the following as
intervention to prevent contrac- tures?
ANS Have the client perform active range of motion exercises
9. The nurse is caring for a client who is confined to the bed. While
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