NURS 2320 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions

NURS 2320 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions

4 types of knowledge in clinical judgement? Correct Answers
Theoretical: why
Practical: what/how
Self: understand yourself
Ethical: laws, rights/wrongs

Aging skin characteristics Correct Answers Thin, less collagen
and keratin

Clean contaminated Correct Answers Surgical wounds that
infiltrate the GI, resp, alimentary, genital tract

Clean wounds Correct Answers surgical wounds

Contaminated wound Correct Answers a wound with a high
risk of infection

Primary intention wound healing Correct Answers intentional
wounds with minimal tissue loss and well approximated edges.

Risk factors for pressure ulcers Correct Answers -friction and
shearing
-immobility
-inadequate nutrition
-fecal and urinary incontinence
-decreased mental status
-diminished sensation
-excessive body heat
-advanced age

, -presence of certain chronic conditions

Secondary intention wound healing Correct Answers when a
wound is allowed to remain open and heal by granulation,
epithelialization, and contraction - used for dirty wounds, o/w
abscess can form

Tertiary intention wound healing Correct Answers when a
wound is allowed to remain open for a time and then closed,
allowing for debridement and other wound care - to reduce
bacterial counts prior to closure

What are extrinsic factors for ulcers? Correct Answers Friction
Shear
MOisture

What are intrinsic factors for ulcers Correct Answers
Immobility
nutrition
Age

what are the skin symptoms of jaundice? Correct Answers
Yellow, dry, itchy

What are the stages of infection? Correct Answers 1)
incubation;
2) prodromal;
3) illness;
4) convalescence