NUR 242 Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

NUR 242 Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers A biopsy is what type of procedure? - Diagnostic A patient has received 10 mg of Morphine via IV 20 minutes ago and is noticeably groggy. The physician requests you witness the signature of his informed consent. How would you, as a patient advocate, proceed? - Informed consent should be received before patient is given any preop analgesics to ensure a clear state of mind. Side note: A nurse is not responsible for clarification of risks or procedure explanation. A nurse can witness signature. A pt asks you why what he eats has anything to do with wound healing. What is your response? - Successful healing of pressure injuries depends on adequate intake of calories protein, vitamins, minerals and water. A pt goes to the ER for swelling and pain in her right calf. The PT states that it occurred after she accidentally cut herself. Based on her symptoms, what skin condition might the nurse suspect the patient has? - Cellulitis. Cellulitis is inflammation of the skin and subq tissue. A pt is receiving a blood transfusion and breaks out in hives. What is the nurses first step? - Immediately stop the the transfusion and start normal saline A pt presents with muscle weakness, trouble walking, and a beefy red tongue. Based on these symptoms, what might we conclude the patient will be diagnosed with? - B 12 Deficiency A pt's health history states that they are on corticosteroids. The PACU nurse that this increases the risk of what? - wound dehiscence After a procedure, a pt's vitals signs are the following: BP: 90/50 RR: 26 HR: 110 O2: 88% What is this a potential sign of? A.Infection