NUR-150 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
protective isolation - Answer-such as immunocompromised patients
Number of breaths per minute - Answer-infant- 25-55
toddler- 20-40
late childhood- 15-25
adult -12-20
Penrose drain - Answer-a flat, thin, rubber tube inserted into a wound to allow for fluid to
flow from the wound; it has an open end that drains onto a dressing
T-tube drain or biliary drain - Answer-used after gallbladder surgery
Placed in common bile duct to allow passage of bile while surgical site is healing
Jackson-Pratt drain - Answer-drainage system that uses a compressed bulb, applies
slight suction within the wound
typically used for breast and abdominal sx
usually drains are emptied every 4 to 8 hrs when they are half full
Hemovac drain - Answer-CLOSED DRAIN SYSTEM, a surgical drain to prevent blood
and lymphatic fluid buildup under your skin and encourage healing. drains fluid by
passive suction by compressing a springlike device
Vacuum assisted closure - Answer-device that assists in wound closure by applying
localized negative pressure to draw the edges of a wound together
increases blood flow to the wound
promotes granulation tissue formation
removed excess exudation
reduces would bacterial counts
MDI - Answer-metered-dose inhaler
hand held inhaler
uses an aerosol spray or mist
delivers a controlled dose of medication with compression of the canister
medication is absorbed rapidly in lung tissue
dry powder inhaler (DPI) - Answer-make sure to rinse your mouth after
putting on PPE - Answer-1. gown
2. mask
3. goggles
4. gloves
ANSWERS
protective isolation - Answer-such as immunocompromised patients
Number of breaths per minute - Answer-infant- 25-55
toddler- 20-40
late childhood- 15-25
adult -12-20
Penrose drain - Answer-a flat, thin, rubber tube inserted into a wound to allow for fluid to
flow from the wound; it has an open end that drains onto a dressing
T-tube drain or biliary drain - Answer-used after gallbladder surgery
Placed in common bile duct to allow passage of bile while surgical site is healing
Jackson-Pratt drain - Answer-drainage system that uses a compressed bulb, applies
slight suction within the wound
typically used for breast and abdominal sx
usually drains are emptied every 4 to 8 hrs when they are half full
Hemovac drain - Answer-CLOSED DRAIN SYSTEM, a surgical drain to prevent blood
and lymphatic fluid buildup under your skin and encourage healing. drains fluid by
passive suction by compressing a springlike device
Vacuum assisted closure - Answer-device that assists in wound closure by applying
localized negative pressure to draw the edges of a wound together
increases blood flow to the wound
promotes granulation tissue formation
removed excess exudation
reduces would bacterial counts
MDI - Answer-metered-dose inhaler
hand held inhaler
uses an aerosol spray or mist
delivers a controlled dose of medication with compression of the canister
medication is absorbed rapidly in lung tissue
dry powder inhaler (DPI) - Answer-make sure to rinse your mouth after
putting on PPE - Answer-1. gown
2. mask
3. goggles
4. gloves
