Final Exam: NUR209/ NUR 209 (Latest
2025/ 2026 Update) Medical Surgical
Nursing II Review| Questions with Well
Detailed Answers| 100% Correct| Grade
A+ – Fortis
what ppe is needed for contact precautions? -CORRECTANSWER gown and gloves
bp cuff too large means -CORRECTANSWER low reading
bp cuff too small means -CORRECTANSWER high reading
used to auscultate; study that uses high-frequency sound waves for detection of blood
flow within the vessels -CORRECTANSWER doppler ultrasound
what tests are used to determine signs of an infection? -CORRECTANSWER wbc, sed
rate, blood cultures
The nurse performs this prior to physical assessment to find out about any health
problems -CORRECTANSWER review of systems
,why is the older adult more susceptible to accidents? -CORRECTANSWER decreased
muscle mass and strength, slower reaction time and reflexes, vision and hearing
changes
what should be avoided in bathing older adults to preserve skin integrity? -
CORRECTANSWER harsh soaps and vigorous scrubbing
uses audible reminders not to get up -CORRECTANSWER bed alarm
what area is palpated to assess for urinary retention? -CORRECTANSWER suprapubic
area
typical volume of a hypertonic enema -CORRECTANSWER 70-130mL
can help prevent atelectasis and pneumonia -CORRECTANSWER incentive spirometer
this condition contributes to injury to skin and extremities in older adults -
CORRECTANSWER decreased peripheral nerve function
how to clean an approximated wound -CORRECTANSWER top to bottom
center to outside
,The type of syringe that measures liquid in 1/100 mL -CORRECTANSWER tuberculin
syringe
NPH has a ______ opacity -CORRECTANSWER cloudy
what is the recommended duration of a peripheral IV angiocatheter? -
CORRECTANSWER as long as needed or 72-96 hours
This type of documentation form is used to efficiently record nursing care over time. -
CORRECTANSWER flow sheet
someone attributes their own thoughts or impulses to someone else -
CORRECTANSWER projection
these recreational drugs can interfere with sexual function -CORRECTANSWER
cocaine, alcohol, and marijuana
how to you clean an open intentional wound? -CORRECTANSWER circles from center
out
what do defense mechanisms do? -CORRECTANSWER preserve ego
, what puts a patient at risk for UTI? -CORRECTANSWER urinary retention, BPH, pelvic
surgery
less than __mL in bladder is considered normal -CORRECTANSWER 50 mL
what should the nurse do for a patient with a urinary retention? -CORRECTANSWER
position patient, medications, straight cath
what is a complication in older adults? -CORRECTANSWER decreased bone density
what assessments are done when checking restraints? -CORRECTANSWER cap refill,
peripheral pulses, pressure (edema), numbness, pain
120 ml most common, prep for colon exams -CORRECTANSWER fleets enema
well approximated (surgical wounds), minimal tissue loss -CORRECTANSWER primary
intention
edges are not well approximated; large, open wounds, such as from burns or major
trauma, which require more tissue replacement and are often contaminated -
CORRECTANSWER secondary intention
how do secondary intention wounds heal? -CORRECTANSWER bottom to top
2025/ 2026 Update) Medical Surgical
Nursing II Review| Questions with Well
Detailed Answers| 100% Correct| Grade
A+ – Fortis
what ppe is needed for contact precautions? -CORRECTANSWER gown and gloves
bp cuff too large means -CORRECTANSWER low reading
bp cuff too small means -CORRECTANSWER high reading
used to auscultate; study that uses high-frequency sound waves for detection of blood
flow within the vessels -CORRECTANSWER doppler ultrasound
what tests are used to determine signs of an infection? -CORRECTANSWER wbc, sed
rate, blood cultures
The nurse performs this prior to physical assessment to find out about any health
problems -CORRECTANSWER review of systems
,why is the older adult more susceptible to accidents? -CORRECTANSWER decreased
muscle mass and strength, slower reaction time and reflexes, vision and hearing
changes
what should be avoided in bathing older adults to preserve skin integrity? -
CORRECTANSWER harsh soaps and vigorous scrubbing
uses audible reminders not to get up -CORRECTANSWER bed alarm
what area is palpated to assess for urinary retention? -CORRECTANSWER suprapubic
area
typical volume of a hypertonic enema -CORRECTANSWER 70-130mL
can help prevent atelectasis and pneumonia -CORRECTANSWER incentive spirometer
this condition contributes to injury to skin and extremities in older adults -
CORRECTANSWER decreased peripheral nerve function
how to clean an approximated wound -CORRECTANSWER top to bottom
center to outside
,The type of syringe that measures liquid in 1/100 mL -CORRECTANSWER tuberculin
syringe
NPH has a ______ opacity -CORRECTANSWER cloudy
what is the recommended duration of a peripheral IV angiocatheter? -
CORRECTANSWER as long as needed or 72-96 hours
This type of documentation form is used to efficiently record nursing care over time. -
CORRECTANSWER flow sheet
someone attributes their own thoughts or impulses to someone else -
CORRECTANSWER projection
these recreational drugs can interfere with sexual function -CORRECTANSWER
cocaine, alcohol, and marijuana
how to you clean an open intentional wound? -CORRECTANSWER circles from center
out
what do defense mechanisms do? -CORRECTANSWER preserve ego
, what puts a patient at risk for UTI? -CORRECTANSWER urinary retention, BPH, pelvic
surgery
less than __mL in bladder is considered normal -CORRECTANSWER 50 mL
what should the nurse do for a patient with a urinary retention? -CORRECTANSWER
position patient, medications, straight cath
what is a complication in older adults? -CORRECTANSWER decreased bone density
what assessments are done when checking restraints? -CORRECTANSWER cap refill,
peripheral pulses, pressure (edema), numbness, pain
120 ml most common, prep for colon exams -CORRECTANSWER fleets enema
well approximated (surgical wounds), minimal tissue loss -CORRECTANSWER primary
intention
edges are not well approximated; large, open wounds, such as from burns or major
trauma, which require more tissue replacement and are often contaminated -
CORRECTANSWER secondary intention
how do secondary intention wounds heal? -CORRECTANSWER bottom to top
