PPNC 2 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
phlebitis - CORRECT ANSWER - erythema, induration, *palpable venous cord*. warm.
infiltration - CORRECT ANSWER - site is cool, pale, and swollen. can have a burning
sensation.
Undermining - CORRECT ANSWER - separation of one or more layers of a wound;
underlying muscle intact
Tunneling - CORRECT ANSWER - formation of a channel past the wound bed; under the
skin away from the wound; breakdown of tissue beneath the skin layer
Fistula - CORRECT ANSWER - abnormal passage or connection between 2 body cavities
or a body cavity and the skin
matches Evisceration
total separation of all layers of a wound; internal viscera protruding
Dehiscence - CORRECT ANSWER - breakdown/destruction on underlying tissue past the
wound edges; produces a boggy feeling around the wound
cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWER - diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local
heat, redness, pain, and swelling
Extravasation - CORRECT ANSWER - escape of blood from the blood vessel into the
tissue, like infiltration, but this is when it *damages the skin.*
what to use for peri care - CORRECT ANSWER - typically just soap and water, not CHG.
you can use some wipes with silver for care too (theraworx)
, first step to taking a catheter out - CORRECT ANSWER - routine perineal care
THEN deflate the balloon.
how long do we monitor Is and Os and ability to void after taking out a catheter? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8-12 hours
If they haven't voided in 8 hours, alert HCP
are you allowed to disconnect the tubing from a catheter? - CORRECT ANSWER - no!
this opens up the closed system, potentially introducing pathogens.
catheter size for adults - CORRECT ANSWER - 14-16 (12 smallest 18 biggest)
catheter size for kids - CORRECT ANSWER - 5, 6, 8, 10 or smaller
what makes a straight cath a straight cath? (or Robinson cath) - CORRECT ANSWER - it
does not have a balloon, so it is a one-time use.
what is a triple lumen catheter used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - mainly used for
irrigation purposes
what makes a coude catheter a coude catheter? - CORRECT ANSWER - the end is curved,
not straight.
this is used if there's difficulty getting te catheter around the prostate.
What is an advantage of intermittent catheterization over indwelling catheters? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Can be removed immediately and client can void normally
there is a slight decrease in infection risk, but there is still risk of infection any time you insert
something into the urethra.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
phlebitis - CORRECT ANSWER - erythema, induration, *palpable venous cord*. warm.
infiltration - CORRECT ANSWER - site is cool, pale, and swollen. can have a burning
sensation.
Undermining - CORRECT ANSWER - separation of one or more layers of a wound;
underlying muscle intact
Tunneling - CORRECT ANSWER - formation of a channel past the wound bed; under the
skin away from the wound; breakdown of tissue beneath the skin layer
Fistula - CORRECT ANSWER - abnormal passage or connection between 2 body cavities
or a body cavity and the skin
matches Evisceration
total separation of all layers of a wound; internal viscera protruding
Dehiscence - CORRECT ANSWER - breakdown/destruction on underlying tissue past the
wound edges; produces a boggy feeling around the wound
cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWER - diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local
heat, redness, pain, and swelling
Extravasation - CORRECT ANSWER - escape of blood from the blood vessel into the
tissue, like infiltration, but this is when it *damages the skin.*
what to use for peri care - CORRECT ANSWER - typically just soap and water, not CHG.
you can use some wipes with silver for care too (theraworx)
, first step to taking a catheter out - CORRECT ANSWER - routine perineal care
THEN deflate the balloon.
how long do we monitor Is and Os and ability to void after taking out a catheter? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8-12 hours
If they haven't voided in 8 hours, alert HCP
are you allowed to disconnect the tubing from a catheter? - CORRECT ANSWER - no!
this opens up the closed system, potentially introducing pathogens.
catheter size for adults - CORRECT ANSWER - 14-16 (12 smallest 18 biggest)
catheter size for kids - CORRECT ANSWER - 5, 6, 8, 10 or smaller
what makes a straight cath a straight cath? (or Robinson cath) - CORRECT ANSWER - it
does not have a balloon, so it is a one-time use.
what is a triple lumen catheter used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - mainly used for
irrigation purposes
what makes a coude catheter a coude catheter? - CORRECT ANSWER - the end is curved,
not straight.
this is used if there's difficulty getting te catheter around the prostate.
What is an advantage of intermittent catheterization over indwelling catheters? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Can be removed immediately and client can void normally
there is a slight decrease in infection risk, but there is still risk of infection any time you insert
something into the urethra.
