NUR 242 (Exams 1–4) Complete Full Course Study
Bundle
NUR 242 Complete Study Bundle — Exams 1–4
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts | Galen College of Nursing | 2026/2027
Updated
This comprehensive study bundle includes verified questions and answers from
Exams 1–4 for NUR 242 Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts at Galen College of
Nursing . The course focuses on the care of adults experiencing common acute
health problems, utilizing the Ignatavicius Medical-Surgical Nursing textbook
(10th ed.) .
---
EXAM 1: HEALTH, SAFETY, PAIN, AND INFECTION
Exam 1 covers Units 1–3: Health/Safety/Tissue Integrity,
Pain/Perioperative/IV/Hematology, and Infection/Inflammation/TPN/Blood .
---
Q1. What does a "No Lift Policy" entail in a healthcare facility?
1
,A) Nurses must lift patients manually to build strength
B) Proper equipment must be available to reduce risks associated with manual
patient handling
C) Patients must lift themselves independently
D) Only physical therapists can reposition patients
☑ Correct Answer: B
RATIONALE: The concept of a no-lift policy is a pledge from administrators that
proper equipment, adequately maintained and in sufficient numbers, will be
available to care providers to reduce the risks associated with manual patient
handling .
---
Q2. A patient is immobile. Which interventions decrease the effects of immobility?
(Select all that apply)
A) Utilizing a waffle mattress to reduce the need for repositioning
B) TED hose/SCDs (sequential compression devices)
C) Rubbing reddened areas
D) Limiting fluid intake
E) Range of motion (ROM) exercises
2
, ☑ Correct Answer: B and E
RATIONALE: TED hose/SCDs prevent venous stasis and DVT. ROM exercises
maintain joint mobility and prevent contractures. Regardless of mattress type,
patients should be repositioned every 2 hours. Reddened areas should NOT be
rubbed (increases skin breakdown risk). Adequate hydration is essential for healthy
skin .
---
Q3. True or False: Nurses should perform full skin assessments once a week.
A) True
B) False
☑ Correct Answer: B
RATIONALE: Nurses should perform full skin assessments a minimum of once
per shift, not weekly. Frequent assessment allows early identification of skin
breakdown .
---
3
Bundle
NUR 242 Complete Study Bundle — Exams 1–4
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts | Galen College of Nursing | 2026/2027
Updated
This comprehensive study bundle includes verified questions and answers from
Exams 1–4 for NUR 242 Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts at Galen College of
Nursing . The course focuses on the care of adults experiencing common acute
health problems, utilizing the Ignatavicius Medical-Surgical Nursing textbook
(10th ed.) .
---
EXAM 1: HEALTH, SAFETY, PAIN, AND INFECTION
Exam 1 covers Units 1–3: Health/Safety/Tissue Integrity,
Pain/Perioperative/IV/Hematology, and Infection/Inflammation/TPN/Blood .
---
Q1. What does a "No Lift Policy" entail in a healthcare facility?
1
,A) Nurses must lift patients manually to build strength
B) Proper equipment must be available to reduce risks associated with manual
patient handling
C) Patients must lift themselves independently
D) Only physical therapists can reposition patients
☑ Correct Answer: B
RATIONALE: The concept of a no-lift policy is a pledge from administrators that
proper equipment, adequately maintained and in sufficient numbers, will be
available to care providers to reduce the risks associated with manual patient
handling .
---
Q2. A patient is immobile. Which interventions decrease the effects of immobility?
(Select all that apply)
A) Utilizing a waffle mattress to reduce the need for repositioning
B) TED hose/SCDs (sequential compression devices)
C) Rubbing reddened areas
D) Limiting fluid intake
E) Range of motion (ROM) exercises
2
, ☑ Correct Answer: B and E
RATIONALE: TED hose/SCDs prevent venous stasis and DVT. ROM exercises
maintain joint mobility and prevent contractures. Regardless of mattress type,
patients should be repositioned every 2 hours. Reddened areas should NOT be
rubbed (increases skin breakdown risk). Adequate hydration is essential for healthy
skin .
---
Q3. True or False: Nurses should perform full skin assessments once a week.
A) True
B) False
☑ Correct Answer: B
RATIONALE: Nurses should perform full skin assessments a minimum of once
per shift, not weekly. Frequent assessment allows early identification of skin
breakdown .
---
3
