NUR 252 Exam 5 quizzes And Already
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tinea corporis (ringworm) is what kind of infection of the skin? - Answer fungal
The patient has a deep wound on his thigh. When the nurse pulls the packing out of the wound,
the wound begins to bleed. The patient is upset when he sees the blood how should the nurse
respond? - Answer Recognize this is normal, reassure the patient
Which of the following characteristics is TRUE related to skin changes that occur with aging? -
Answer loss of elastin contributes to wrinkling
cell changes lead to increased risk for injury and infection
The patient is admitted with multiple firm, elevated circumscribed lesions that measure less
than one centimeter on their hand. How would the nurse best describe these lesions in his
charting? - Answer Papules
The patient has a 4 cm, circumferential, clear fluid-filled lesion on the anterior aspect of their
foot. How would the nurse best describe this lesion in their charting? - Answer bulla
Osteoarthritis is characterized by: - Answer Degeneration of cartilage
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the difference between spongy bone and
compact bone? - Answer Compact bone is highly organized, solid, and extremely strong
A person who fractures a long bone like the femur and suddenly develops dyspnea, tachycardia,
and chest pain is most likely experiencing which of the following complications? - Answer Fat
embolus to the pulmonary system
School aged children should be assessed for a lateral thoracic curvature of the spine, also
known as: - Answer Scoliosis
synovial fluid - Answer plasma that nourishes the pad of the articular cartilage at the end of
each bone
articular cartilage - Answer reduces friction in the joint and distributes the forces of weight
bearing
, periosteum - Answer connective tissue that surrounds bones and contains blood vessels and
nerves
A patient presents to the clinical with complaints of numbness and tingling in his finger and
toes. The patient has a past medical history of hypoparathyroidism. What electrolyte imbalance
does the nurse suspect is causing these symptoms? - Answer hypocalcemia
the nurse is assigned the following patients while on the medical/surgical floor. Which of the
following patients is at highest risk for the development of hypernatremia? - Answer 50 year
old with pneumonia, diaphoresis, and hyperthermia
the nurse is assigned the following patients while on the medical/surgical floor. which of the
following patients is at highest risk for the development of hypothermia? - Answer 62 year
old with CHF taking loop diuretics
39 year old with diarrhea and vomiting
60 year old with lung CA and SIADH
a client is receiving an IV magnesium infusion. which of the following assessments would
require immediate intervention by the nurse? - Answer absent patellar reflexes
A client with COPD feels short of breath after walking to the bathroom on 2 liters of oxygen. The
client's ABGs were pH of 7.32, PaCO2 of 62, HCO3 of 24 mEq/L, O2 at 88%. What do these ABGs
indicate? - Answer respiratory acidosis
A client with COPD feels short of breath after walking to the bathroom on 2 liters of oxygen.
When caring for this client which of the following should be the nurses first intervention? -
Answer encourage the client to rest and to use pursed-lip breathing technique
the nurse is caring for post-surgical patient who has been vomiting and is suffering from
orthostatic hypotension. the patient's vital signs are 60/40 with a pulse of 140 and complains of
dizziness. Which IV fluid would be most appropriate for this patient? - Answer 0.9 NS
a patient who is in chronic renal failure comes to the emergency department after missing his
dialysis treatments. which set of ABGs indicates that the patient is suffering from metabolic
acidosis? - Answer pH = 7.33
PCO2 = 35
HCO3 = 17
Solved Answers 2026 Updated.
tinea corporis (ringworm) is what kind of infection of the skin? - Answer fungal
The patient has a deep wound on his thigh. When the nurse pulls the packing out of the wound,
the wound begins to bleed. The patient is upset when he sees the blood how should the nurse
respond? - Answer Recognize this is normal, reassure the patient
Which of the following characteristics is TRUE related to skin changes that occur with aging? -
Answer loss of elastin contributes to wrinkling
cell changes lead to increased risk for injury and infection
The patient is admitted with multiple firm, elevated circumscribed lesions that measure less
than one centimeter on their hand. How would the nurse best describe these lesions in his
charting? - Answer Papules
The patient has a 4 cm, circumferential, clear fluid-filled lesion on the anterior aspect of their
foot. How would the nurse best describe this lesion in their charting? - Answer bulla
Osteoarthritis is characterized by: - Answer Degeneration of cartilage
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the difference between spongy bone and
compact bone? - Answer Compact bone is highly organized, solid, and extremely strong
A person who fractures a long bone like the femur and suddenly develops dyspnea, tachycardia,
and chest pain is most likely experiencing which of the following complications? - Answer Fat
embolus to the pulmonary system
School aged children should be assessed for a lateral thoracic curvature of the spine, also
known as: - Answer Scoliosis
synovial fluid - Answer plasma that nourishes the pad of the articular cartilage at the end of
each bone
articular cartilage - Answer reduces friction in the joint and distributes the forces of weight
bearing
, periosteum - Answer connective tissue that surrounds bones and contains blood vessels and
nerves
A patient presents to the clinical with complaints of numbness and tingling in his finger and
toes. The patient has a past medical history of hypoparathyroidism. What electrolyte imbalance
does the nurse suspect is causing these symptoms? - Answer hypocalcemia
the nurse is assigned the following patients while on the medical/surgical floor. Which of the
following patients is at highest risk for the development of hypernatremia? - Answer 50 year
old with pneumonia, diaphoresis, and hyperthermia
the nurse is assigned the following patients while on the medical/surgical floor. which of the
following patients is at highest risk for the development of hypothermia? - Answer 62 year
old with CHF taking loop diuretics
39 year old with diarrhea and vomiting
60 year old with lung CA and SIADH
a client is receiving an IV magnesium infusion. which of the following assessments would
require immediate intervention by the nurse? - Answer absent patellar reflexes
A client with COPD feels short of breath after walking to the bathroom on 2 liters of oxygen. The
client's ABGs were pH of 7.32, PaCO2 of 62, HCO3 of 24 mEq/L, O2 at 88%. What do these ABGs
indicate? - Answer respiratory acidosis
A client with COPD feels short of breath after walking to the bathroom on 2 liters of oxygen.
When caring for this client which of the following should be the nurses first intervention? -
Answer encourage the client to rest and to use pursed-lip breathing technique
the nurse is caring for post-surgical patient who has been vomiting and is suffering from
orthostatic hypotension. the patient's vital signs are 60/40 with a pulse of 140 and complains of
dizziness. Which IV fluid would be most appropriate for this patient? - Answer 0.9 NS
a patient who is in chronic renal failure comes to the emergency department after missing his
dialysis treatments. which set of ABGs indicates that the patient is suffering from metabolic
acidosis? - Answer pH = 7.33
PCO2 = 35
HCO3 = 17
