NUR 242 MED-SURG EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS; A+ GRADE
STUDY RESOURCE 2026-2027
Adaptive equipment - correct answer-
buttonhook
extended shoehorn
plate guard and spork
gel pad
foam buildups
hook and loop fasteners
long-handled reacher
elastic shoelaces or velcro shoe closure
Airborne Precautions - correct answer- private
room with negative pressure airflow, keep door closed,
N95 respirator, patient to wear surgical mask when
leaving room a clinical reason
M - measles
,T - tuberculosis
V - varicella (including disseminated zoster)
cane teaching - correct answer- - be sure cane
is at the height of the patients wrist when the arm is
placed at his or her side
- remind patient to place his or her strong hand on cane
- ensure that the patient's body is well balanced
- move the cane and weaker leg forward at the same time
- move the stronger leg one step forward
- check balance and repeat the sequence
Care of Patient in Sickle Call Crisis - correct
answer- Give prescribed pain medication
hydrate with normal saline IV, encourage oral intake of
fluids without caffeine
administer oxygen
remove restrictive clothing, no blood pressure with
external cuff
check circulation in extremities every hour
,Cellulitis - correct answer- generalized
infection with either staphylococcus or streptococcus and
involves deeper connection tissue
infection can spread by scratching or rubbing the skin
can result from a secondary bacterial infection of an open
wound or unrelated to skin trauma
localized area of inflammation that may enlarge rapidly if
not treated
warm compresses to the area are recommended
treatment with IVABT
Central Line Access Devices - correct answer-
All central line access devices terminate in the superior
vena cava (PICC line, implantable ports, tunneled and
non-tunneled catheters, and central lines)
insertion requires informed consent
need to have a chest x-ray prior to use
, Changes in Dark skin - Bleeding - correct answer-
- Compare the affected area with the same area on the
unaffected body side for swelling or skin darkening
- if the patient has thrombocytopenia, petechiae may be
present on the oral mucosa or conjunctiva
Changes in Dark skin - cyanosis - correct answer-
- examine lips and tongue for gray color
- examine nail beds, palms, and soles for blue tinge
- Examine conjunctiva for pallor
Changes in Dark skin - Inflammation - correct
answer- - Compare effective area with non affected
area for increased warmth
-examine skin of affected area to determine whether it is
shiny or taut or pits with pressure
- Compare the skin color of affected area with the same
area on the opposite side of the body
- palpate the affected area and compare it with
unaffected area to determine whether texture is different
(affected area may feel hard or "woody"
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS; A+ GRADE
STUDY RESOURCE 2026-2027
Adaptive equipment - correct answer-
buttonhook
extended shoehorn
plate guard and spork
gel pad
foam buildups
hook and loop fasteners
long-handled reacher
elastic shoelaces or velcro shoe closure
Airborne Precautions - correct answer- private
room with negative pressure airflow, keep door closed,
N95 respirator, patient to wear surgical mask when
leaving room a clinical reason
M - measles
,T - tuberculosis
V - varicella (including disseminated zoster)
cane teaching - correct answer- - be sure cane
is at the height of the patients wrist when the arm is
placed at his or her side
- remind patient to place his or her strong hand on cane
- ensure that the patient's body is well balanced
- move the cane and weaker leg forward at the same time
- move the stronger leg one step forward
- check balance and repeat the sequence
Care of Patient in Sickle Call Crisis - correct
answer- Give prescribed pain medication
hydrate with normal saline IV, encourage oral intake of
fluids without caffeine
administer oxygen
remove restrictive clothing, no blood pressure with
external cuff
check circulation in extremities every hour
,Cellulitis - correct answer- generalized
infection with either staphylococcus or streptococcus and
involves deeper connection tissue
infection can spread by scratching or rubbing the skin
can result from a secondary bacterial infection of an open
wound or unrelated to skin trauma
localized area of inflammation that may enlarge rapidly if
not treated
warm compresses to the area are recommended
treatment with IVABT
Central Line Access Devices - correct answer-
All central line access devices terminate in the superior
vena cava (PICC line, implantable ports, tunneled and
non-tunneled catheters, and central lines)
insertion requires informed consent
need to have a chest x-ray prior to use
, Changes in Dark skin - Bleeding - correct answer-
- Compare the affected area with the same area on the
unaffected body side for swelling or skin darkening
- if the patient has thrombocytopenia, petechiae may be
present on the oral mucosa or conjunctiva
Changes in Dark skin - cyanosis - correct answer-
- examine lips and tongue for gray color
- examine nail beds, palms, and soles for blue tinge
- Examine conjunctiva for pallor
Changes in Dark skin - Inflammation - correct
answer- - Compare effective area with non affected
area for increased warmth
-examine skin of affected area to determine whether it is
shiny or taut or pits with pressure
- Compare the skin color of affected area with the same
area on the opposite side of the body
- palpate the affected area and compare it with
unaffected area to determine whether texture is different
(affected area may feel hard or "woody"
