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NURS 5354 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027 |
100% VERIFIED | GUARANTEED VALUE PACK | ACE
YOUR GRADES.
1. Where should the needle be grasped with needle holders for suturing? -
correct answer - Grasp on the furthest end of the body; approximately 12 cm
from the swaged eye.
2. What type of anesthetic should be used for the face? - correct answer - 1%
lidocaine with epinephrine
3. What type of anesthetic should be used for the ear? - correct answer - 1% or
2% plain lidocaine
4. What type of anesthetic should be used for the neck, chest, back or
abdomen? - correct answer - 1% lidocaine with epinephrine
5. What type of anesthetic should be used for the extremity? - correct answer -
1% or 2% lidocaine with epinephrine
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6. What type of anesthetic should be used for hands and feet? - correct answer -
1% plain lidocaine or consider regional block with bupivacaine
7. What type of anesthetic should be used for nail beds? - correct answer - 2%
plain lidocaine or consider regional block with bupivacaine
8. What should be used prior to a digital block - correct answer - EMLA cream.
9. What type of anesthetic should be used for the scalp? - correct answer - 1%
lidocaine with epinephrine
10. What needle gauge is used for joint injections? - correct answer - 18- 20
gauge (14-18 gauge for the shoulder)
11. What is the landmark for lateral elbow joint aspiration? - correct answer -
Anconeus triangle
12. What are the contraindications for joint aspiration/injection? - correct answer
- cellulitis, dermatitis, skin infection, osteomyelitis, blood clot, joint
prosthesis, suspected bacteremia if septic arthritis not suspected.
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13. What approach is most used in knee joint aspiration? - correct answer -
Lateral (at 45 degree angle)
14. What approach is most common in shoulder joint aspiration? - correct
answer - Posterior (below the acromion process)
15. What anatomical structure stabilizes the shoulder joint? - correct answer -
The glenoid labrum
16. What restricts active ROM and is localized to a specific area? - correct
answer - Periarticular processess-Ex: bursitis, cellulitis, contusion,
tendonitis.
17. What is a single suture strand called? - correct answer -
Monofilament; more resistant to harboring microorganisms.
18. What are several filaments twisted or braided together called? - correct
answer - Multifilament; They are less stiff, have greater tensile strength but
fluid may be absorbed along the filament to introduce pathogens. Infection
risk!
NURS 5354 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027 |
100% VERIFIED | GUARANTEED VALUE PACK | ACE
YOUR GRADES.
1. Where should the needle be grasped with needle holders for suturing? -
correct answer - Grasp on the furthest end of the body; approximately 12 cm
from the swaged eye.
2. What type of anesthetic should be used for the face? - correct answer - 1%
lidocaine with epinephrine
3. What type of anesthetic should be used for the ear? - correct answer - 1% or
2% plain lidocaine
4. What type of anesthetic should be used for the neck, chest, back or
abdomen? - correct answer - 1% lidocaine with epinephrine
5. What type of anesthetic should be used for the extremity? - correct answer -
1% or 2% lidocaine with epinephrine
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6. What type of anesthetic should be used for hands and feet? - correct answer -
1% plain lidocaine or consider regional block with bupivacaine
7. What type of anesthetic should be used for nail beds? - correct answer - 2%
plain lidocaine or consider regional block with bupivacaine
8. What should be used prior to a digital block - correct answer - EMLA cream.
9. What type of anesthetic should be used for the scalp? - correct answer - 1%
lidocaine with epinephrine
10. What needle gauge is used for joint injections? - correct answer - 18- 20
gauge (14-18 gauge for the shoulder)
11. What is the landmark for lateral elbow joint aspiration? - correct answer -
Anconeus triangle
12. What are the contraindications for joint aspiration/injection? - correct answer
- cellulitis, dermatitis, skin infection, osteomyelitis, blood clot, joint
prosthesis, suspected bacteremia if septic arthritis not suspected.
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13. What approach is most used in knee joint aspiration? - correct answer -
Lateral (at 45 degree angle)
14. What approach is most common in shoulder joint aspiration? - correct
answer - Posterior (below the acromion process)
15. What anatomical structure stabilizes the shoulder joint? - correct answer -
The glenoid labrum
16. What restricts active ROM and is localized to a specific area? - correct
answer - Periarticular processess-Ex: bursitis, cellulitis, contusion,
tendonitis.
17. What is a single suture strand called? - correct answer -
Monofilament; more resistant to harboring microorganisms.
18. What are several filaments twisted or braided together called? - correct
answer - Multifilament; They are less stiff, have greater tensile strength but
fluid may be absorbed along the filament to introduce pathogens. Infection
risk!
