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NURS 215 FINAL EXAM A AND B ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED THIS YEAR
While assessing the patient with left-sided heart failure, which symptom woild the nurse
likely find? (Select all that apply)
A. Dyspnea
B. Fatigue
C. Dizziness
D. Peripheral edema
E. Distended neck veins
A. Dyspnea
B. Fatigue
C. Dizziness
Left sided heart failure is unable to pump sufficient blood
p. 978
The nurse cares for a patient with a nasogastric tube in place for gastric decompression.
Which action does the nurse include in the plan of care to prevent adverse effects related to
the tube? (Select all that apply)
A. Irrigate the tube with saline
B. Administer frequent oral hygiene
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C. Measure the length of the exposed tube
D. Measure the pH of the aspirated tube contents
E. Frequently lubricate the nares to minimize discomfort
All that apply are accurate in caring for a patient with a NGT:
A. Irrigate the tube with saline
B. Administer frequent oral hygiene
C. Measure the length of the exposed tube
D. Measure the pH of the aspirated tube contents
E. Frequently lubricate the nares to minimize discomfort
p. 1297, 1307-1311, potter
Which nursing intervention is most important for the nurse to perform for a patient who has
impaired physical mobility related to incisional pain?
Reposition the patient at least once every 90 minutes (This helps redistribute the pressure on
the skin; addressing the risks caused by impaired physical mobility
p. 1339, potter
Which patient cue would concern the nurse?
A. An approximated wound with clear watery plasma
B. A thick tan discharge at the incision site
C. A traumatic wound with a mixture of clear and red fluid
D. Pale pink watery drainage on a surgical dressing
B. A thick tan discharge at the incision site (This is referred to as purulent drainage and is
associated with an infection)
p. 1327
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Which patient would require the use of heat therapy?
A. Patient A: Painful hemorrhoids
B. Patient B: Severe burns
C. Patient C: Superficial laceration
D. Patient D: Cardiovascular disease
A. Patient A: Painful hemorrhoids
(Hemorrhoids are the swelling of a group of veins in the anal region. Heat therapy increases
blood flow to the area, reduces swelling, and promotes healing) p. 1357, potter
A patient has a stage 2 pressure injury. Which dressing might the nurse use for the patient?
Hydrogel
Hydrocolloid
Composite film
P. 1348
What is the best overall rule for avoiding accidents with equipment in the hospital setting?
A. Always lock the wheels on movable equipment
B. Never operate equipment without prior instruction
C. Always unplug equipment when moving equipment
D. Never use equipment without a person to assist you
B. Never operate equipment without prior instruction
Healthcare organizations focus on patient-centered safety by focusing on what aspect? (Select
all that apply)
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A. Providing current reliable technology
B. Making decisions regarding healthcare
C. Engagement in performance-improvement endeavors
D. Anticipating necessary assessments for treatment
E. Integrating evidence-based practice into procedures
F. Cultivating a safe work environment
A. Providing current reliable technology
C. Engagement in performance-improvement endeavors
E. Integrating evidence-based practice into procedures
F. Cultivating a safe work environment
(p. 408-409 Potter)
What change can be observed upon exposure to severe heat? (Select all that apply)
A. Irregular heartbeat
B. Cognitive impairment
C. Decreased oxygenation
D. Changes in electrolyte balance
E. Rise in core body temperature
D. Changes in electrolyte balance
E. Rise in core body temperature
= These result in heatstroke or heat exhaustion
(p. 409 Potter)
NURS 215 FINAL EXAM A AND B ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED THIS YEAR
While assessing the patient with left-sided heart failure, which symptom woild the nurse
likely find? (Select all that apply)
A. Dyspnea
B. Fatigue
C. Dizziness
D. Peripheral edema
E. Distended neck veins
A. Dyspnea
B. Fatigue
C. Dizziness
Left sided heart failure is unable to pump sufficient blood
p. 978
The nurse cares for a patient with a nasogastric tube in place for gastric decompression.
Which action does the nurse include in the plan of care to prevent adverse effects related to
the tube? (Select all that apply)
A. Irrigate the tube with saline
B. Administer frequent oral hygiene
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C. Measure the length of the exposed tube
D. Measure the pH of the aspirated tube contents
E. Frequently lubricate the nares to minimize discomfort
All that apply are accurate in caring for a patient with a NGT:
A. Irrigate the tube with saline
B. Administer frequent oral hygiene
C. Measure the length of the exposed tube
D. Measure the pH of the aspirated tube contents
E. Frequently lubricate the nares to minimize discomfort
p. 1297, 1307-1311, potter
Which nursing intervention is most important for the nurse to perform for a patient who has
impaired physical mobility related to incisional pain?
Reposition the patient at least once every 90 minutes (This helps redistribute the pressure on
the skin; addressing the risks caused by impaired physical mobility
p. 1339, potter
Which patient cue would concern the nurse?
A. An approximated wound with clear watery plasma
B. A thick tan discharge at the incision site
C. A traumatic wound with a mixture of clear and red fluid
D. Pale pink watery drainage on a surgical dressing
B. A thick tan discharge at the incision site (This is referred to as purulent drainage and is
associated with an infection)
p. 1327
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Which patient would require the use of heat therapy?
A. Patient A: Painful hemorrhoids
B. Patient B: Severe burns
C. Patient C: Superficial laceration
D. Patient D: Cardiovascular disease
A. Patient A: Painful hemorrhoids
(Hemorrhoids are the swelling of a group of veins in the anal region. Heat therapy increases
blood flow to the area, reduces swelling, and promotes healing) p. 1357, potter
A patient has a stage 2 pressure injury. Which dressing might the nurse use for the patient?
Hydrogel
Hydrocolloid
Composite film
P. 1348
What is the best overall rule for avoiding accidents with equipment in the hospital setting?
A. Always lock the wheels on movable equipment
B. Never operate equipment without prior instruction
C. Always unplug equipment when moving equipment
D. Never use equipment without a person to assist you
B. Never operate equipment without prior instruction
Healthcare organizations focus on patient-centered safety by focusing on what aspect? (Select
all that apply)
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A. Providing current reliable technology
B. Making decisions regarding healthcare
C. Engagement in performance-improvement endeavors
D. Anticipating necessary assessments for treatment
E. Integrating evidence-based practice into procedures
F. Cultivating a safe work environment
A. Providing current reliable technology
C. Engagement in performance-improvement endeavors
E. Integrating evidence-based practice into procedures
F. Cultivating a safe work environment
(p. 408-409 Potter)
What change can be observed upon exposure to severe heat? (Select all that apply)
A. Irregular heartbeat
B. Cognitive impairment
C. Decreased oxygenation
D. Changes in electrolyte balance
E. Rise in core body temperature
D. Changes in electrolyte balance
E. Rise in core body temperature
= These result in heatstroke or heat exhaustion
(p. 409 Potter)
