NUR 252 EXAM 5 QUIZZES 2026/2027 | NURSING
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QUESTIONS
tinea corporis (ringworm) is what kind of infection of the skin? - Correct answer ✔✔ fungal
The patient has a deep wound on his thigh. When the nurse pulls the packing out of the wound,
the wound begins to bleed. The patient is upset when he sees the blood how should the nurse
respond? - Correct answer ✔✔ Recognize this is normal, reassure the patient
Which of the following characteristics is TRUE related to skin changes that occur with aging? -
Correct answer ✔✔ loss of elastin contributes to wrinkling
cell changes lead to increased risk for injury and infection
The patient is admitted with multiple firm, elevated circumscribed lesions that measure less
than one centimeter on their hand. How would the nurse best describe these lesions in his
charting? - Correct answer ✔✔ Papules
The patient has a 4 cm, circumferential, clear fluid-filled lesion on the anterior aspect of their
foot. How would the nurse best describe this lesion in their charting? - Correct answer ✔✔
bulla
Osteoarthritis is characterized by: - Correct answer ✔✔ Degeneration of cartilage
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the difference between spongy bone and
compact bone? - Correct answer ✔✔ Compact bone is highly organized, solid, and extremely
strong
, A person who fractures a long bone like the femur and suddenly develops dyspnea, tachycardia,
and chest pain is most likely experiencing which of the following complications? - Correct
answer ✔✔ Fat embolus to the pulmonary system
School aged children should be assessed for a lateral thoracic curvature of the spine, also
known as: - Correct answer ✔✔ Scoliosis
synovial fluid - Correct answer ✔✔ plasma that nourishes the pad of the articular cartilage at
the end of each bone
articular cartilage - Correct answer ✔✔ reduces friction in the joint and distributes the forces of
weight bearing
periosteum - Correct answer ✔✔ connective tissue that surrounds bones and contains blood
vessels and nerves
A patient presents to the clinical with complaints of numbness and tingling in his finger and
toes. The patient has a past medical history of hypoparathyroidism. What electrolyte imbalance
does the nurse suspect is causing these symptoms? - Correct answer ✔✔ hypocalcemia
the nurse is assigned the following patients while on the medical/surgical floor. Which of the
following patients is at highest risk for the development of hypernatremia? - Correct answer
✔✔ 50 year old with pneumonia, diaphoresis, and hyperthermia
the nurse is assigned the following patients while on the medical/surgical floor. which of the
following patients is at highest risk for the development of hypothermia? - Correct answer ✔✔
62 year old with CHF taking loop diuretics
39 year old with diarrhea and vomiting
STUDY GUIDE, QUIZ REVIEW & PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
tinea corporis (ringworm) is what kind of infection of the skin? - Correct answer ✔✔ fungal
The patient has a deep wound on his thigh. When the nurse pulls the packing out of the wound,
the wound begins to bleed. The patient is upset when he sees the blood how should the nurse
respond? - Correct answer ✔✔ Recognize this is normal, reassure the patient
Which of the following characteristics is TRUE related to skin changes that occur with aging? -
Correct answer ✔✔ loss of elastin contributes to wrinkling
cell changes lead to increased risk for injury and infection
The patient is admitted with multiple firm, elevated circumscribed lesions that measure less
than one centimeter on their hand. How would the nurse best describe these lesions in his
charting? - Correct answer ✔✔ Papules
The patient has a 4 cm, circumferential, clear fluid-filled lesion on the anterior aspect of their
foot. How would the nurse best describe this lesion in their charting? - Correct answer ✔✔
bulla
Osteoarthritis is characterized by: - Correct answer ✔✔ Degeneration of cartilage
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the difference between spongy bone and
compact bone? - Correct answer ✔✔ Compact bone is highly organized, solid, and extremely
strong
, A person who fractures a long bone like the femur and suddenly develops dyspnea, tachycardia,
and chest pain is most likely experiencing which of the following complications? - Correct
answer ✔✔ Fat embolus to the pulmonary system
School aged children should be assessed for a lateral thoracic curvature of the spine, also
known as: - Correct answer ✔✔ Scoliosis
synovial fluid - Correct answer ✔✔ plasma that nourishes the pad of the articular cartilage at
the end of each bone
articular cartilage - Correct answer ✔✔ reduces friction in the joint and distributes the forces of
weight bearing
periosteum - Correct answer ✔✔ connective tissue that surrounds bones and contains blood
vessels and nerves
A patient presents to the clinical with complaints of numbness and tingling in his finger and
toes. The patient has a past medical history of hypoparathyroidism. What electrolyte imbalance
does the nurse suspect is causing these symptoms? - Correct answer ✔✔ hypocalcemia
the nurse is assigned the following patients while on the medical/surgical floor. Which of the
following patients is at highest risk for the development of hypernatremia? - Correct answer
✔✔ 50 year old with pneumonia, diaphoresis, and hyperthermia
the nurse is assigned the following patients while on the medical/surgical floor. which of the
following patients is at highest risk for the development of hypothermia? - Correct answer ✔✔
62 year old with CHF taking loop diuretics
39 year old with diarrhea and vomiting
