NSG3280 Exam 2 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Pathophysiology for Nurses I
Questions with Verified Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct - Galen
When repositioning an immobile patient, the nurse notices redness over the hip bone.
What is indicated when a reddened area blanches on fingertip touch?
1. A local skin infection requiring antibiotics
2. Sensitive skin that requires special bed linen
3. A Stage 3 pressure injury needing the appropriate dressing
4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the ischemic
episode - Correct answer 4
After surgery the patient with a closed abdominal wound reports a sudden "pop" after
coughing. When the nurse examines the surgical wound site, the sutures are open, and
small bowel sections are observed at the bottom of the now-opened wound. Which are
the priority nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)
1. Notify the health care provider.
2. Allow the area to be exposed to air until all drainage has stopped.
,3. Place several cold packs over the area, protecting the skin around the wound.
4. Cover the area with sterile, saline-soaked towels immediately.
5. Cover the area with sterile gauze and apply an abdominal binder. - Correct answer
1,4
Place the steps when performing wound irrigation of a large open wound in the correct
sequence.
1. Use slow, continuous pressure to irrigate wound.
2. Attach 19-gauge angiocatheter to syringe.
3. Fill syringe with irrigation fluid.
4. Place biohazard bag near bed.
5. Position angiocatheter over wound. - Correct answer 4,3,2,5,1
Which skin-care measures are used to manage a patient who is experiencing fecal
and/or urinary incontinence? (Select all that apply.)
1. Frequent position changes
2. Keeping the buttocks exposed to air at all times
3. Using a large absorbent diaper, changing when saturated
,4. Using an incontinence cleaner
5. Applying a moisture barrier ointment - Correct answer 1,4,5
Which of the following are measures to reduce tissue damage from shear? (Select all
that apply.)
1. Use a transfer device (e.g., transfer board).
2. Have head of bed elevated when transferring patient.
3. Have head of bed flat when repositioning patient.
4. Raise head of bed 60 degrees when patient is positioned supine.
5. Raise head of bed 30 degrees when patient is positioned supine. - Correct answer
1,3,5
Which of the following is an indication for a binder to be placed around a surgical
patient with a new abdominal wound? (Select all that apply.)
1. Collection of wound drainage
2. Provision of support to abdominal tissues when coughing or walking
3. Reduction of abdominal swelling
4. Reduction of stress on the abdominal incision
, 5. Stimulation of peristalsis (return of bowel function) from direct pressure - Correct
answer 2,4
Medical adhesives, such as tape securing a wound dressing, cause MARSI. Which of
the following interventions reduce the risk for MARSI?
1. Gently loosen the ends of the tape and gently pull the outer end parallel with the skin
surface toward the wound.
2. Change dressing only when saturated.
3. Apply adhesive remover.
4. Use Montgomery ties to secure the dressing.
5. Immobilize area of wound. - Correct answer 1,3,4
What is the removal of devitalized tissue from a wound called?
1. Debridement
2. Pressure distribution
3. Negative-pressure wound therapy
4. Sanitization - Correct answer 1
2027) Pathophysiology for Nurses I
Questions with Verified Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct - Galen
When repositioning an immobile patient, the nurse notices redness over the hip bone.
What is indicated when a reddened area blanches on fingertip touch?
1. A local skin infection requiring antibiotics
2. Sensitive skin that requires special bed linen
3. A Stage 3 pressure injury needing the appropriate dressing
4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the ischemic
episode - Correct answer 4
After surgery the patient with a closed abdominal wound reports a sudden "pop" after
coughing. When the nurse examines the surgical wound site, the sutures are open, and
small bowel sections are observed at the bottom of the now-opened wound. Which are
the priority nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)
1. Notify the health care provider.
2. Allow the area to be exposed to air until all drainage has stopped.
,3. Place several cold packs over the area, protecting the skin around the wound.
4. Cover the area with sterile, saline-soaked towels immediately.
5. Cover the area with sterile gauze and apply an abdominal binder. - Correct answer
1,4
Place the steps when performing wound irrigation of a large open wound in the correct
sequence.
1. Use slow, continuous pressure to irrigate wound.
2. Attach 19-gauge angiocatheter to syringe.
3. Fill syringe with irrigation fluid.
4. Place biohazard bag near bed.
5. Position angiocatheter over wound. - Correct answer 4,3,2,5,1
Which skin-care measures are used to manage a patient who is experiencing fecal
and/or urinary incontinence? (Select all that apply.)
1. Frequent position changes
2. Keeping the buttocks exposed to air at all times
3. Using a large absorbent diaper, changing when saturated
,4. Using an incontinence cleaner
5. Applying a moisture barrier ointment - Correct answer 1,4,5
Which of the following are measures to reduce tissue damage from shear? (Select all
that apply.)
1. Use a transfer device (e.g., transfer board).
2. Have head of bed elevated when transferring patient.
3. Have head of bed flat when repositioning patient.
4. Raise head of bed 60 degrees when patient is positioned supine.
5. Raise head of bed 30 degrees when patient is positioned supine. - Correct answer
1,3,5
Which of the following is an indication for a binder to be placed around a surgical
patient with a new abdominal wound? (Select all that apply.)
1. Collection of wound drainage
2. Provision of support to abdominal tissues when coughing or walking
3. Reduction of abdominal swelling
4. Reduction of stress on the abdominal incision
, 5. Stimulation of peristalsis (return of bowel function) from direct pressure - Correct
answer 2,4
Medical adhesives, such as tape securing a wound dressing, cause MARSI. Which of
the following interventions reduce the risk for MARSI?
1. Gently loosen the ends of the tape and gently pull the outer end parallel with the skin
surface toward the wound.
2. Change dressing only when saturated.
3. Apply adhesive remover.
4. Use Montgomery ties to secure the dressing.
5. Immobilize area of wound. - Correct answer 1,3,4
What is the removal of devitalized tissue from a wound called?
1. Debridement
2. Pressure distribution
3. Negative-pressure wound therapy
4. Sanitization - Correct answer 1
