Nurs 5354 Final Exam Brand New Actual Exam With 100- Verified Questions And Correct Solutions

Page |1 | |




NURS 5354 FINAL EXAM 2025-2026 BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS




1. Where should the needle be grasped with needle holders for suturing? -
| | | | | | | | | | |


correct answer - Grasp on the furthest end of the body; approximately 1- 2
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |


cm from the swaged eye.
| | | | |




2. What type of anesthetic should be used for the face? - correct answer -
| | | | | | | | | | | | |


1% lidocaine with epinephrine
| | | |




3. What type of anesthetic should be used for the scalp? - correct answer -
| | | | | | | | | | | | |


1% lidocaine with epinephrine
| | | |




4. What type of anesthetic should be used for the ear? - correct answer -
| | | | | | | | | | | | |


1% or 2% plain lidocaine
| | | | |




5. What type of anesthetic should be used for the neck, chest, back or
| | | | | | | | | | | |


abdomen? - correct answer - 1% lidocaine with epinephrine
| | | | | | | | |

, Page |2 | |




6. What type of anesthetic should be used for the extremity? - correct
| | | | | | | | | | |


answer - 1% or 2% lidocaine with epinephrine
| | | | | | | |




7. What type of anesthetic should be used for hands and feet? - correct
| | | | | | | | | | | |


answer - 1% plain lidocaine or consider regional block with bupivacaine
| | | | | | | | | | |




8. What type of anesthetic should be used for nail beds? - correct answer -
| | | | | | | | | | | | |


2% plain lidocaine or consider regional block with bupivacaine
| | | | | | | | |




9. What should be used prior to a digital block - correct answer - EMLA
| | | | | | | | | | | | |


cream.
|




10. What needle gauge is used for joint injections? - correct answer - 18- 20
| | | | | | | | | | | | |


| gauge (14-18 gauge for the shoulder)
| | | | |




11. What is the landmark for lateral elbow joint aspiration? - correct
| | | | | | | | | |


answer - Anconeus triangle
| | | |




12. What are the contraindications for joint aspiration/injection? - correct
| | | | | | | |


answer - cellulitis, dermatitis, skin infection, osteomyelitis, blood clot,
| | | | | | | | |


joint prosthesis, suspected bacteremia if septic arthritis not suspected.
| | | | | | | | |

, Page |3 | |




13. What approach is most used in knee joint aspiration? - correct
| | | | | | | | | |


answer - Lateral (at 45 degree angle)
| | | | | | |




14. What approach is most common in shoulder joint aspiration? - correct
| | | | | | | | | |


answer - Posterior (below the acromion process)
| | | | | | |




15. What is the most mobile joint in the body? - correct answer - The
| | | | | | | | | | | | |


shoulder
|




16. What anatomical structure stabilizes the shoulder joint? - correct
| | | | | | | |


answer - The glenoid labrum
| | | | |




17. What restricts active ROM and is localized to a specific area? -
| | | | | | | | | | |


correct answer - Periarticular processess-Ex: bursitis, cellulitis,
| | | | | | |


contusion, tendonitis.
| |




18. What is a single suture strand called? - correct answer -
| | | | | | | | | |


Monofilament; more resistant to harboring microorganisms.
| | | | | |




19. What are several filaments twisted or braided together called? -
| | | | | | | | |


correct answer - Multifilament; They are less stiff, have greater tensile
| | | | | | | | | | |


strength but fluid may be absorbed along the filament to introduce
| | | | | | | | | | |


pathogens. Infection risk!
| | |