EXAM REVIEW WITH UPGRADED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026
Skeletal traction - CORRECT ANSWERS -A method to stabilize fractures using weights.
Ferrous gluconate - CORRECT ANSWERS -Iron supplement for treating anemia.
Cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Bacterial skin infection causing inflammation.
Ileostomy - CORRECT ANSWERS -Surgical opening for waste elimination from intestines.
Bone marrow biopsy - CORRECT ANSWERS -Procedure to extract bone marrow for testing.
Left-hemispheric stroke - CORRECT ANSWERS -Stroke affecting the brain's left side, impacting speech.
Diabetes insipidus - CORRECT ANSWERS -Condition causing excessive thirst and urination.
HIV discharge teaching - CORRECT ANSWERS -Instructions for managing health post-HIV diagnosis.
Postictal phase - CORRECT ANSWERS -Recovery period after a seizure.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - CORRECT ANSWERS -Minimally invasive surgery to remove the
gallbladder.
,Chest tube suction control - CORRECT ANSWERS -Monitoring device for lung re-expansion post-surgery.
Fractured mandible care - CORRECT ANSWERS -Priority is preventing aspiration during recovery.
Scleroderma - CORRECT ANSWERS -Autoimmune disease causing skin hardening.
Dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWERS -Difficulty swallowing, often post-stroke.
Burns risk assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS -Prioritize airway obstruction in burn patients.
Myasthenia gravis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Neuromuscular disorder causing muscle weakness.
Povidone-iodine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Antiseptic used for cleansing pin sites.
Antibacterial soap - CORRECT ANSWERS -Soap used to wash infected areas daily.
Fluid intake post-ileostomy - CORRECT ANSWERS -Encourage adequate hydration after surgery.
Vitamin C intake - CORRECT ANSWERS -Should be limited with ferrous gluconate.
Pain management - CORRECT ANSWERS -Relieve pain as a priority nursing action.
Temperature monitoring - CORRECT ANSWERS -Daily checks for clients with HIV.
, Thickened fluids - CORRECT ANSWERS -Recommended for clients with dysphagia.
Ambulation post-surgery - CORRECT ANSWERS -Encouraged to alleviate shoulder pain.
Suction regulator - CORRECT ANSWERS -Device setting for chest tube suction pressure.
Nutritional guidance - CORRECT ANSWERS -Limit whole grains while on ferrous gluconate.
Pain from surgery - CORRECT ANSWERS -Caused by positioning during laparoscopic procedures.
Client education - CORRECT ANSWERS -Essential for managing chronic conditions effectively.
TURP - CORRECT ANSWERS -Transurethral resection of the prostate procedure.
3-way urinary catheter - CORRECT ANSWERS -Catheter with continuous irrigation for bladder drainage.
Oliguria - CORRECT ANSWERS -Urinary output less than 400 mL per day.
Lumbar puncture - CORRECT ANSWERS -Procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid.
Hematoma - CORRECT ANSWERS -Localized collection of blood outside blood vessels.
Escharotomy - CORRECT ANSWERS -Surgical procedure to relieve pressure from burns.
Cataract - CORRECT ANSWERS -Clouding of the lens affecting vision.