Exam 2 Med Surg Questions with Accurate
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Careful hand washing and safe disposal of soiled dressings are the best means of
preventing spread of skin problems.
You are in a position to provide patient education regarding the management of
pruritus, topical application of medications, and proper skin care.
Factors affecting the outcome of long-term dermatological problems include skin
type, history of previous exacerbation, family history, complications, intolerance
to therapy, environmental factors, and lack of adherence to the prescribed
regimen.
It is important for the nurse to assist with the emotional stress that can occur for
persons who suffer from certain chronic skin problems or have undergone some
surgical procedures. C correct answer Careful hand washing and the safe disposal
of soiled dressings are the best means of preventing the spread of skin problems.
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The most common symptoms of poor circulation include:
tingling, numbness, throbbing or stinging pain in limbs, pain, muscle cramps
Each potential condition that might lead to poor circulation can also cause unique
symptoms. For example, people with PAD may experience erectile dysfunction in
addition to typical pain, numbness, and tingling. Raynaud's disease can cause a
prickly sensation or stinging in the affected extremities when they are warmed.
correct answer Signs of decrease in circulation
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Lichenification is likely to occur in areas where the patient scratches the skin
frequently. Thickening of the skin with accentuated normal skin markings.
Yellowish brown skin indicates Jaundice.
Scratching is not a risk factor for skin atrophy, keloid formation, and varicosities.
Vitiligo-complete absence of melanin (pigment) resulting in chalky white patch.
Keloids-hypertrophied scar beyond wound margins correct answer Understand
these conditions: Lichenification, Vitiligo, Keloids, Yellowish-brown skin indicates?
A 19-year-old patient who is being assessed for amenorrhea at the clinic makes all
of these statements to the nurse. Which one indicates a need for patient
teaching?
a. "I drink at least 3 glasses of non-fat milk every day."
b. "I am not sexually active currently but I have an IUD."
c. "I run 10 to 12 miles every day to keep in shape."
d. "I had a bladder infection once about 3 years ago." correct answer Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive exercise can cause amenorrhea. The other statements by the
patient do not suggest any urgent teaching needs.
, A 24-year-old patient who is receiving antibiotics for an infected leg wound has a
temperature of 101.8° F (38.7° C). Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Apply a cooling blanket.
b. Notify the health care provider.
c. Give the prescribed PRN aspirin (Ascriptin) 650 mg.
d. Check the patient's oral temperature again in 4 hours. correct answer Answer:
D
Rationale: Mild to moderate temperature elevations (less than 103° F) do not
harm the young adult patient and may benefit host defense mechanisms. The
nurse should continue to monitor the temperature. Antipyretics are not indicated
unless the patient is complaining of fever-related symptoms. There is no need to
notify the patient's health care provider or to use a cooling blanket for a
moderate temperature elevation.
A 38-year-old man is treated for hypertension with amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide
(Maxide) and metaprolol (Lopressor). Four months after his last clinic visit, his BP
returns to pretreatment levels and he admits he has not been taking his
medication regularly. The best response by the nurse is,
a. "Try always to take your medication when you carry out another daily routine
so you do not forget to take it."
b. "If you would exercise more and stop smoking, you probably would not need to
be taking medications for hypertension."
c. "The drugs you are taking cause sexual dysfunction in many patients. Are you
experiencing any problems in this area?"
d. "You need to remember that hypertension can be only controlled with
medication, not cured, and you must always take your medication." correct
answer Sexual dysfunction, which can occur with many of the antihypertensive
drugs, including thiazide and potassium-sparing diuretics and B-blockers, can be a
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(couldn't find a question)
Careful hand washing and safe disposal of soiled dressings are the best means of
preventing spread of skin problems.
You are in a position to provide patient education regarding the management of
pruritus, topical application of medications, and proper skin care.
Factors affecting the outcome of long-term dermatological problems include skin
type, history of previous exacerbation, family history, complications, intolerance
to therapy, environmental factors, and lack of adherence to the prescribed
regimen.
It is important for the nurse to assist with the emotional stress that can occur for
persons who suffer from certain chronic skin problems or have undergone some
surgical procedures. C correct answer Careful hand washing and the safe disposal
of soiled dressings are the best means of preventing the spread of skin problems.
(Couldn't find a question)
The most common symptoms of poor circulation include:
tingling, numbness, throbbing or stinging pain in limbs, pain, muscle cramps
Each potential condition that might lead to poor circulation can also cause unique
symptoms. For example, people with PAD may experience erectile dysfunction in
addition to typical pain, numbness, and tingling. Raynaud's disease can cause a
prickly sensation or stinging in the affected extremities when they are warmed.
correct answer Signs of decrease in circulation
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Lichenification is likely to occur in areas where the patient scratches the skin
frequently. Thickening of the skin with accentuated normal skin markings.
Yellowish brown skin indicates Jaundice.
Scratching is not a risk factor for skin atrophy, keloid formation, and varicosities.
Vitiligo-complete absence of melanin (pigment) resulting in chalky white patch.
Keloids-hypertrophied scar beyond wound margins correct answer Understand
these conditions: Lichenification, Vitiligo, Keloids, Yellowish-brown skin indicates?
A 19-year-old patient who is being assessed for amenorrhea at the clinic makes all
of these statements to the nurse. Which one indicates a need for patient
teaching?
a. "I drink at least 3 glasses of non-fat milk every day."
b. "I am not sexually active currently but I have an IUD."
c. "I run 10 to 12 miles every day to keep in shape."
d. "I had a bladder infection once about 3 years ago." correct answer Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive exercise can cause amenorrhea. The other statements by the
patient do not suggest any urgent teaching needs.
, A 24-year-old patient who is receiving antibiotics for an infected leg wound has a
temperature of 101.8° F (38.7° C). Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Apply a cooling blanket.
b. Notify the health care provider.
c. Give the prescribed PRN aspirin (Ascriptin) 650 mg.
d. Check the patient's oral temperature again in 4 hours. correct answer Answer:
D
Rationale: Mild to moderate temperature elevations (less than 103° F) do not
harm the young adult patient and may benefit host defense mechanisms. The
nurse should continue to monitor the temperature. Antipyretics are not indicated
unless the patient is complaining of fever-related symptoms. There is no need to
notify the patient's health care provider or to use a cooling blanket for a
moderate temperature elevation.
A 38-year-old man is treated for hypertension with amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide
(Maxide) and metaprolol (Lopressor). Four months after his last clinic visit, his BP
returns to pretreatment levels and he admits he has not been taking his
medication regularly. The best response by the nurse is,
a. "Try always to take your medication when you carry out another daily routine
so you do not forget to take it."
b. "If you would exercise more and stop smoking, you probably would not need to
be taking medications for hypertension."
c. "The drugs you are taking cause sexual dysfunction in many patients. Are you
experiencing any problems in this area?"
d. "You need to remember that hypertension can be only controlled with
medication, not cured, and you must always take your medication." correct
answer Sexual dysfunction, which can occur with many of the antihypertensive
drugs, including thiazide and potassium-sparing diuretics and B-blockers, can be a
