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NURS 136 EXAM 2 GALEN LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse observes a black, tarry stool in a patient's bedpan. The
nurse suspects:
A. Hemorrhoids
B. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
C. Diverticulitis
D. Consumption of beets - answer-b. Upper gastrointestinal
bleeding
Pt expresses concern about developing colon cancer. Which
modification can the lvn suggest to reduce the patient's risk?
A. Limiting fluid intake
B. Smoking cessation
C. Increasing dietary fiber
D. Increasing red meat intake - answer-c. Increasing dietary fiber
Which condition can result in cloudy urine?
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A. Pyuria
B. Dehydration
C. Consumption of beets
D. Overhydration - answer-a. Pyuria
The nurse understands that repeated tap water enemas can lead
to:
A. Decreased bowel sounds
B. Electrolyte imbalances
C. Increases peristalsis
D. Reduced risk of bowel obstruction - answer-b. Electrolyte
imbalances
What is the primary reason immobile patients are at risk for
developing atelectasis?
A. Reduced cardiac output
B. Elevated body temperature
C. Stasis of bronchial secretions
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D. Decreased fluid intake - answer-c. Stasis of bronchial
secretions
To secure a large abdominal dressing, which technique is best for
the nurse to use?
A. Apply adhesive strips across the dressing edges
B. Use a circular bandage technique
C. Secure with a montgomery strap
D. Tape the dressing on all four sides, sealing it - answer-c.
Secure with a montgomery strap
A patient presents with a wound that is black and leathery in
appearance. This type of tissue is referred to as:
A. Macerated
B. Granulation
C. Slough
D. Eschar - answer-d. Eschar
Which of the following indicates that a bandage is too tight?
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A. The underlying skin is slightly pink
B. There is a decrease in pain
C. The patient can wiggle their fingers or toes
D. The area proximal to the bandage is cool to touch - answer-d.
The area proximal to the bandage is cool to touch
A patient complains of a frequent urge to urinate but can only
pass small amounts each time. This can be a symptom of:
A. Renal calculi
B. Cystitis
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Overhydration - answer-b. Cystitis
T or f
Feelings of isolation is a psychosocial effect of immobility? -
answer-true
Which of the following is a primary reason for nocturia in older
adults?
NURS 136 EXAM 2 GALEN LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse observes a black, tarry stool in a patient's bedpan. The
nurse suspects:
A. Hemorrhoids
B. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
C. Diverticulitis
D. Consumption of beets - answer-b. Upper gastrointestinal
bleeding
Pt expresses concern about developing colon cancer. Which
modification can the lvn suggest to reduce the patient's risk?
A. Limiting fluid intake
B. Smoking cessation
C. Increasing dietary fiber
D. Increasing red meat intake - answer-c. Increasing dietary fiber
Which condition can result in cloudy urine?
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A. Pyuria
B. Dehydration
C. Consumption of beets
D. Overhydration - answer-a. Pyuria
The nurse understands that repeated tap water enemas can lead
to:
A. Decreased bowel sounds
B. Electrolyte imbalances
C. Increases peristalsis
D. Reduced risk of bowel obstruction - answer-b. Electrolyte
imbalances
What is the primary reason immobile patients are at risk for
developing atelectasis?
A. Reduced cardiac output
B. Elevated body temperature
C. Stasis of bronchial secretions
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D. Decreased fluid intake - answer-c. Stasis of bronchial
secretions
To secure a large abdominal dressing, which technique is best for
the nurse to use?
A. Apply adhesive strips across the dressing edges
B. Use a circular bandage technique
C. Secure with a montgomery strap
D. Tape the dressing on all four sides, sealing it - answer-c.
Secure with a montgomery strap
A patient presents with a wound that is black and leathery in
appearance. This type of tissue is referred to as:
A. Macerated
B. Granulation
C. Slough
D. Eschar - answer-d. Eschar
Which of the following indicates that a bandage is too tight?
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A. The underlying skin is slightly pink
B. There is a decrease in pain
C. The patient can wiggle their fingers or toes
D. The area proximal to the bandage is cool to touch - answer-d.
The area proximal to the bandage is cool to touch
A patient complains of a frequent urge to urinate but can only
pass small amounts each time. This can be a symptom of:
A. Renal calculi
B. Cystitis
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Overhydration - answer-b. Cystitis
T or f
Feelings of isolation is a psychosocial effect of immobility? -
answer-true
Which of the following is a primary reason for nocturia in older
adults?
