NUR 353 FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 | NUR 353 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
A. CORRECT: the nurse should encourage the client to perform antiembolic exercises every 1 to
2 hr to promote venous return and reduce the risk of thrombus formation. - Correct answer ✔✔
A nurse is planning care for a client who is on bed rest. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse plan to implement?
A. encourage the client to perform anti-embolic exercises every 2 hr.
B. instruct the client to cough and deep breathe every 4 hr.
C. restrict the client's fluid intake.
D. reposition the client every 4 hr.
C. CORRECT: a hard, swollen muscle on the affected extremity indicates edema build-up in the
area of injury and is a manifestation of compartment syndrome.
D. CORRECT: Burning and tingling of the left foot indicates pressure from edema on nerve
endings and is an early manifestation of compartment syndrome.
E. CORRECT: Minimal pain relief after receiving opioid medication can indicate pressure from
edema on nerve endings and is an early manifestation of compartment syndrome. - Correct
answer ✔✔ A nurse is assessing a client who had an external fixation device applied 2 hr ago for
a fracture of the left tibia and fibula. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of
compartment syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
A. Intense pain when the client's left foot is passively moved
B. Capillary refill of 3 sec on the client's left toes
C. Hard, swollen muscle in the client's left leg
D. Burning and tingling of the client's left foot
E. Client report of minimal pain relief following a second dose of opioid medication
, A. CORRECT: Putting puzzles together helps a preschooler develop fine motor and cognitive
skills.
C. CORRECT: Playing with musical toys helps a preschooler develop fine motor skills and
coordination.
D. CORRECT: Playing with puppets helps a preschooler develop oral language and actively use
his imagination.
E. CORRECT: Using crayons to color on paper or in coloring books helps a preschooler develop
fine motor skills and coordination. - Correct answer ✔✔ The nurse is planning diversionary
activities for preschoolers on an inpatient pediatric unit. Which of the following activities should
the nurse include? (select all that apply.)
a. Assembling puzzles
b. Pulling wheeled toys
c. Using musical toys
d. Playing with puppets
e. Coloring with crayons
C. CORRECT: Offer the child choices when possible gives the child some control and helps
reduce the child's fears.
D. CORRECT: Having familiar and cherished objects nearby is therapeutic for children during
their hospitalization and is useful as a distraction during uncomfortable procedures.
E. CORRECT: Pretend play helps children determine the difference between reality and fantasy
(imagined fears), especially with the assistance of the nurse during hospitalization. - Correct
answer ✔✔ A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a preschooler. Which of the
following strategies should the nurse implement to increase the child's cooperation in taking
medications? (Select all that apply.)
A.Reassure the child an injection will not hurt
B.Mix oral medications in a large glass of milk
QUESTIONS & COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
A. CORRECT: the nurse should encourage the client to perform antiembolic exercises every 1 to
2 hr to promote venous return and reduce the risk of thrombus formation. - Correct answer ✔✔
A nurse is planning care for a client who is on bed rest. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse plan to implement?
A. encourage the client to perform anti-embolic exercises every 2 hr.
B. instruct the client to cough and deep breathe every 4 hr.
C. restrict the client's fluid intake.
D. reposition the client every 4 hr.
C. CORRECT: a hard, swollen muscle on the affected extremity indicates edema build-up in the
area of injury and is a manifestation of compartment syndrome.
D. CORRECT: Burning and tingling of the left foot indicates pressure from edema on nerve
endings and is an early manifestation of compartment syndrome.
E. CORRECT: Minimal pain relief after receiving opioid medication can indicate pressure from
edema on nerve endings and is an early manifestation of compartment syndrome. - Correct
answer ✔✔ A nurse is assessing a client who had an external fixation device applied 2 hr ago for
a fracture of the left tibia and fibula. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of
compartment syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
A. Intense pain when the client's left foot is passively moved
B. Capillary refill of 3 sec on the client's left toes
C. Hard, swollen muscle in the client's left leg
D. Burning and tingling of the client's left foot
E. Client report of minimal pain relief following a second dose of opioid medication
, A. CORRECT: Putting puzzles together helps a preschooler develop fine motor and cognitive
skills.
C. CORRECT: Playing with musical toys helps a preschooler develop fine motor skills and
coordination.
D. CORRECT: Playing with puppets helps a preschooler develop oral language and actively use
his imagination.
E. CORRECT: Using crayons to color on paper or in coloring books helps a preschooler develop
fine motor skills and coordination. - Correct answer ✔✔ The nurse is planning diversionary
activities for preschoolers on an inpatient pediatric unit. Which of the following activities should
the nurse include? (select all that apply.)
a. Assembling puzzles
b. Pulling wheeled toys
c. Using musical toys
d. Playing with puppets
e. Coloring with crayons
C. CORRECT: Offer the child choices when possible gives the child some control and helps
reduce the child's fears.
D. CORRECT: Having familiar and cherished objects nearby is therapeutic for children during
their hospitalization and is useful as a distraction during uncomfortable procedures.
E. CORRECT: Pretend play helps children determine the difference between reality and fantasy
(imagined fears), especially with the assistance of the nurse during hospitalization. - Correct
answer ✔✔ A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a preschooler. Which of the
following strategies should the nurse implement to increase the child's cooperation in taking
medications? (Select all that apply.)
A.Reassure the child an injection will not hurt
B.Mix oral medications in a large glass of milk
