HONDROS 160 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
ALREADY GRADED A+
<LATEST VERSION>
1. osteoarthritis vs rheumatoid arthritis - ANSWER ✔ Osteoarthritis effects one
joint at a time, progresses throughout the day, caused by wear and tear of joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that effects the whole body, gets
better throughout the day.
2. How to prevent constipation? - ANSWER ✔ increase fiber intake
increase fluids
increase mobility
3. What to avoid when caring for patients with rheumatoid arthritis? - ANSWER ✔
pillows under knees
4.compartment syndrome - ANSWER ✔ Swelling in a confined space that
produces dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue.
5. 7 ps to monitor for compartment syndrome - ANSWER ✔ 1. pain
2. pallor (color)
3. paresthesia (numbness)
4. paralysis (loss of muscle function)
5. polar (cold temperature)
6. puffiness (edema)
7. pulselessness
,6. medications that may progress osteoporosis - ANSWER ✔ steroids
anti-convulsants
immunosuppressant therapies
heparin
7.Post-Op Hip Replacement - ANSWER ✔ knee high antiembolism stockings
neurovascular checks every hour for 24 hours, then every 2 hours for the next 24
hours, then every 4 hours
IS every 2-4 hours
CDB every 2 hours
pain management
use abduction pillow while positioning and in bed
(do not position patient on operative side)
bed rest for 24 hours (educate pt to do quadricep exercises)
avoid hyperflexion of hip
limit sitting up in chair to 2-3 times daily for 10-15 min each time for the first
week, then 20-30 minutes 4 times daily
avoid leaning forward and bending
8.cast care priority - ANSWER ✔ assess and monitor circulation distal to cast
9. Penile cancer risk factors - ANSWER ✔ men 50 years of age or older, poor
hygiene, uncircumcised, history of STI's, multiple partners
10.Glaucoma Classic Symptoms - ANSWER ✔ a. Halo around lights
b. Peripheral Vision Loss
c. Blurred vision
d. Eye Pain
11.Female Catheter - ANSWER ✔ a. Insert 2-4
,b. Insert additional 1-2
c. Inflate the ballon
12. UAP may put on nonprescription barrier cream - ANSWER ✔ True
13. Pt. education on Heparin - ANSWER ✔ When giving a pt. heparin, to prevent
deep vein thrombosis, educate pt. not to rub the site, even if it itches.
14. Flomax - ANSWER ✔ Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
15. Someone complaining of hip pain with no memory of injury - ANSWER ✔
May be suffering from a pathological fracture
16. Pt. teaching for Fosamax - ANSWER ✔ a. Take first thing in the morning
b. Before Breakfast
c. Full Glass of Water
d. Sit up right for 30 mins
17. Rheumatoid Arteritis - ANSWER ✔ Debilitating Disease, mainly in the joints
18. Why do we use Ibuprofen vs. a narcotic for RA - ANSWER ✔ Ibuprofen is an
anti-inflammatory
19. What foods do you avoid with RA - ANSWER ✔ Processes foods or food high
in sodium
20. Compartment Syndrome - ANSWER ✔ Emergency and should be reported
right away
21. Compartment Syndrome symptoms - ANSWER ✔ Numbness, Edema,
Inability to move digits (Fingers or toes)
22. Someone who comes into the ER with poor skin turgor, dry mucus membranes
and flat neck veins is experiencing - ANSWER ✔ Fluid volume deficit,
Hypovolemia, or Dehydration
23. Number one way to cut down on infection - ANSWER ✔ Proper Hand
Hygiene
, 24. What is indicative of sanguineous drainage - ANSWER ✔ Bright red bleeding
that indicates fresh, active bleeding
25. Possible problems with contiguous suctioning on NG Tube- Select all that
apply- - ANSWER ✔ Abdominal Bleeding, Vomiting, and red drainage in suction
canister
26. Nursing education points to prevent post op complications - ANSWER ✔ a.
Cough and deep breathing exercises
b. Incentive spirometer while awake
c. Wear SCDs (Sequential Compression Devices)
27. Education for pt. using a walker for ambulation- Select all that apply- -
ANSWER ✔ a. Good fitting, non-skid socks
b. Remove obstacles from pathways
c. Encourage periods of rest
28. Compartment Syndrome 7 ps (Here are 5) - ANSWER ✔ Pain, Paresthesia
(Lack of pain), Pallor (Color), paralysis, Pulselessness
29. If someone is going to a support group for amputees, what kind of prevention is
this - ANSWER ✔ Tertiary
30. Symptoms or side effects that should be reported immediately to the RN -
ANSWER ✔ Dizziness upon standing
31. ABGs- Anxiety attack - ANSWER ✔ PCO2 is extremely Low (Blowing off
too much acid
32. ABGs - COPD - ANSWER ✔ PCO2 is extremely high (Holding on to too
much acid)
33.Acronym for pain - ANSWER ✔ PQRST
34. The nurse can anticipate or suspect that the cause is prednisone abnormality -
ANSWER ✔ Cushing's Syndrome
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
ALREADY GRADED A+
<LATEST VERSION>
1. osteoarthritis vs rheumatoid arthritis - ANSWER ✔ Osteoarthritis effects one
joint at a time, progresses throughout the day, caused by wear and tear of joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that effects the whole body, gets
better throughout the day.
2. How to prevent constipation? - ANSWER ✔ increase fiber intake
increase fluids
increase mobility
3. What to avoid when caring for patients with rheumatoid arthritis? - ANSWER ✔
pillows under knees
4.compartment syndrome - ANSWER ✔ Swelling in a confined space that
produces dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue.
5. 7 ps to monitor for compartment syndrome - ANSWER ✔ 1. pain
2. pallor (color)
3. paresthesia (numbness)
4. paralysis (loss of muscle function)
5. polar (cold temperature)
6. puffiness (edema)
7. pulselessness
,6. medications that may progress osteoporosis - ANSWER ✔ steroids
anti-convulsants
immunosuppressant therapies
heparin
7.Post-Op Hip Replacement - ANSWER ✔ knee high antiembolism stockings
neurovascular checks every hour for 24 hours, then every 2 hours for the next 24
hours, then every 4 hours
IS every 2-4 hours
CDB every 2 hours
pain management
use abduction pillow while positioning and in bed
(do not position patient on operative side)
bed rest for 24 hours (educate pt to do quadricep exercises)
avoid hyperflexion of hip
limit sitting up in chair to 2-3 times daily for 10-15 min each time for the first
week, then 20-30 minutes 4 times daily
avoid leaning forward and bending
8.cast care priority - ANSWER ✔ assess and monitor circulation distal to cast
9. Penile cancer risk factors - ANSWER ✔ men 50 years of age or older, poor
hygiene, uncircumcised, history of STI's, multiple partners
10.Glaucoma Classic Symptoms - ANSWER ✔ a. Halo around lights
b. Peripheral Vision Loss
c. Blurred vision
d. Eye Pain
11.Female Catheter - ANSWER ✔ a. Insert 2-4
,b. Insert additional 1-2
c. Inflate the ballon
12. UAP may put on nonprescription barrier cream - ANSWER ✔ True
13. Pt. education on Heparin - ANSWER ✔ When giving a pt. heparin, to prevent
deep vein thrombosis, educate pt. not to rub the site, even if it itches.
14. Flomax - ANSWER ✔ Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
15. Someone complaining of hip pain with no memory of injury - ANSWER ✔
May be suffering from a pathological fracture
16. Pt. teaching for Fosamax - ANSWER ✔ a. Take first thing in the morning
b. Before Breakfast
c. Full Glass of Water
d. Sit up right for 30 mins
17. Rheumatoid Arteritis - ANSWER ✔ Debilitating Disease, mainly in the joints
18. Why do we use Ibuprofen vs. a narcotic for RA - ANSWER ✔ Ibuprofen is an
anti-inflammatory
19. What foods do you avoid with RA - ANSWER ✔ Processes foods or food high
in sodium
20. Compartment Syndrome - ANSWER ✔ Emergency and should be reported
right away
21. Compartment Syndrome symptoms - ANSWER ✔ Numbness, Edema,
Inability to move digits (Fingers or toes)
22. Someone who comes into the ER with poor skin turgor, dry mucus membranes
and flat neck veins is experiencing - ANSWER ✔ Fluid volume deficit,
Hypovolemia, or Dehydration
23. Number one way to cut down on infection - ANSWER ✔ Proper Hand
Hygiene
, 24. What is indicative of sanguineous drainage - ANSWER ✔ Bright red bleeding
that indicates fresh, active bleeding
25. Possible problems with contiguous suctioning on NG Tube- Select all that
apply- - ANSWER ✔ Abdominal Bleeding, Vomiting, and red drainage in suction
canister
26. Nursing education points to prevent post op complications - ANSWER ✔ a.
Cough and deep breathing exercises
b. Incentive spirometer while awake
c. Wear SCDs (Sequential Compression Devices)
27. Education for pt. using a walker for ambulation- Select all that apply- -
ANSWER ✔ a. Good fitting, non-skid socks
b. Remove obstacles from pathways
c. Encourage periods of rest
28. Compartment Syndrome 7 ps (Here are 5) - ANSWER ✔ Pain, Paresthesia
(Lack of pain), Pallor (Color), paralysis, Pulselessness
29. If someone is going to a support group for amputees, what kind of prevention is
this - ANSWER ✔ Tertiary
30. Symptoms or side effects that should be reported immediately to the RN -
ANSWER ✔ Dizziness upon standing
31. ABGs- Anxiety attack - ANSWER ✔ PCO2 is extremely Low (Blowing off
too much acid
32. ABGs - COPD - ANSWER ✔ PCO2 is extremely high (Holding on to too
much acid)
33.Acronym for pain - ANSWER ✔ PQRST
34. The nurse can anticipate or suspect that the cause is prednisone abnormality -
ANSWER ✔ Cushing's Syndrome
