Rutgers Clinical Care Exam Review & Practice Questions - 2026-2027 | Nursing Study Guide
What type of shock would you use an epi-pen for? Anaphylaxis Shock
signs and symptoms of foreign objects redness
burning sensation
pain
watering/tearing of the eye
presence of visible objects in the eye
First aid for ear injury sterile dressing
light pressure
first aid for ruptured/perforation of eardrum sterile gauze loosely in outer ear canal
caution victim again hitting side of head
first aid for tissue torn from ear place part in moist gauze and place in plastic bag. keep part cool and give to
medical specialist
treatment for foreign objects in the eye prevent victim from rubbing the eye
wash hands thoroughly
gently draw upper lid down over lower lid
use thumb and pointer finger to grasp eyelashes and raise upper eyelid
tell victim to look down and tilt head toward injured side
flush eye or use gauze to remove object
What type of shock is caused by internal bleeding? Hemorrhagic Shock
How many quarts of blood are in the body? 5-6 Quarts
What is the most serious type of external bleeding? Arterial
What is the most common type of bleeding? Capillary
name the type of wound in which the top layer of the skin Abrasion
is removed, with little or no blood loss.
What type of wound tends to have smooth edges and Incision
resmbles a surgical or paper cut?
What do you wash the inside of a shallow wound with? Soap + Water
How long do you keep direct pressure on a wound? 5-10 minutes
, Rutgers Clinical Care Exam Review & Practice Questions - 2026-2027 | Nursing Study Guide
What are the signs of shock in order of appearance? Altered Mental status (due to lack of O2)
Pale, cool, and clammy skin (due to blood diverting to vital organs)
Nausea and vomiting (blood diverted to vital organs which do not include digestive
system so no blood to this system can cause you to be sick)
Vital sign changes (Tachycardia w/ blood loss, Respirations up to get more O2,
blood pressure dropping which is a late sign. difference between systolic and
diastolic pressures come close together.
What is most common way to control external bleeding? applying DIRECT PRESSURE to the wound
What is process for applying direct pressure? if bleeding mild- use sterile dressing, if profuse bleeding use gloved hand and apply
direct pressure.
What kind of dressing do we apply for bleeding? a form of pressure dressing, if dressing becomes soaked with blood, put additional
dressing over previous dressing, do not remove other dressing as it will remove
possible clots.
What are other circumstances to use a tourniquet? To stop profuse bleeding while you take care of ABC injury that requires urgent
attention.
Where do you apply or not apply a tourniquet? Apply only to extremities. Do not apply over a joint (elbow or knee) 2 inches above
bleeding wound. Improvised tourniquets should be 2-4 inches wide and several
layers thick.
What are signs of internal bleeding? Similar to signs of shock(late). Obvious ones. Tender, rigid, or distended abdomen.
Bleeding from mouth, rectum, vagina, or other body orifice. Vomiting coffee ground
like substance or bright red vomitus. Dark tarry , or bright red stool.
What is used on a wound when applied pressure to help A dressing
control bleeding?
What type of wound is prone to infection? Amputation or Puncture
What type of burn is caused by steam? Thermal
What type of burn can induce ventricular fibrillation? Electrical
List three types of signs/symptoms of a second degree Blisters, swelling, weeping of fluids, pain
burn?
Using the rule of nines, what extent of the body is one 9%
complete arm?
With a skull fracture, what is the name of discoloration Battle's sign
behind an ear?
What type of shock would you use an epi-pen for? Anaphylaxis Shock
signs and symptoms of foreign objects redness
burning sensation
pain
watering/tearing of the eye
presence of visible objects in the eye
First aid for ear injury sterile dressing
light pressure
first aid for ruptured/perforation of eardrum sterile gauze loosely in outer ear canal
caution victim again hitting side of head
first aid for tissue torn from ear place part in moist gauze and place in plastic bag. keep part cool and give to
medical specialist
treatment for foreign objects in the eye prevent victim from rubbing the eye
wash hands thoroughly
gently draw upper lid down over lower lid
use thumb and pointer finger to grasp eyelashes and raise upper eyelid
tell victim to look down and tilt head toward injured side
flush eye or use gauze to remove object
What type of shock is caused by internal bleeding? Hemorrhagic Shock
How many quarts of blood are in the body? 5-6 Quarts
What is the most serious type of external bleeding? Arterial
What is the most common type of bleeding? Capillary
name the type of wound in which the top layer of the skin Abrasion
is removed, with little or no blood loss.
What type of wound tends to have smooth edges and Incision
resmbles a surgical or paper cut?
What do you wash the inside of a shallow wound with? Soap + Water
How long do you keep direct pressure on a wound? 5-10 minutes
, Rutgers Clinical Care Exam Review & Practice Questions - 2026-2027 | Nursing Study Guide
What are the signs of shock in order of appearance? Altered Mental status (due to lack of O2)
Pale, cool, and clammy skin (due to blood diverting to vital organs)
Nausea and vomiting (blood diverted to vital organs which do not include digestive
system so no blood to this system can cause you to be sick)
Vital sign changes (Tachycardia w/ blood loss, Respirations up to get more O2,
blood pressure dropping which is a late sign. difference between systolic and
diastolic pressures come close together.
What is most common way to control external bleeding? applying DIRECT PRESSURE to the wound
What is process for applying direct pressure? if bleeding mild- use sterile dressing, if profuse bleeding use gloved hand and apply
direct pressure.
What kind of dressing do we apply for bleeding? a form of pressure dressing, if dressing becomes soaked with blood, put additional
dressing over previous dressing, do not remove other dressing as it will remove
possible clots.
What are other circumstances to use a tourniquet? To stop profuse bleeding while you take care of ABC injury that requires urgent
attention.
Where do you apply or not apply a tourniquet? Apply only to extremities. Do not apply over a joint (elbow or knee) 2 inches above
bleeding wound. Improvised tourniquets should be 2-4 inches wide and several
layers thick.
What are signs of internal bleeding? Similar to signs of shock(late). Obvious ones. Tender, rigid, or distended abdomen.
Bleeding from mouth, rectum, vagina, or other body orifice. Vomiting coffee ground
like substance or bright red vomitus. Dark tarry , or bright red stool.
What is used on a wound when applied pressure to help A dressing
control bleeding?
What type of wound is prone to infection? Amputation or Puncture
What type of burn is caused by steam? Thermal
What type of burn can induce ventricular fibrillation? Electrical
List three types of signs/symptoms of a second degree Blisters, swelling, weeping of fluids, pain
burn?
Using the rule of nines, what extent of the body is one 9%
complete arm?
With a skull fracture, what is the name of discoloration Battle's sign
behind an ear?
