NUR 242- med surg exam 2025 with
100% Correct Answers
Health and Wellness - correct answers ✔✔improve nutrition intake. regular physical activity.
inform pt of benefits of exercising; decrease DM 2, decreases sensation of depression
Safety - correct answers ✔✔use assistance devices, clutter free roon, well light, gait belt, dangle
legs, keep walker close to body, assess for pain, shortness of breath, medicate, move cane and
weaker leg at the same time.
assessment of skin - correct answers ✔✔assess skin; color, warmth, moisture. ( blue/grey palms
soles lips and tongue for cynotic s/s in darker patients) reposition Q2HRS. pt in chairs lift for 10
sec every hour. use pressure resistance equipment. high tops are good for prevention of drop
foot.
dryness - correct answers ✔✔age related ( dry thin) water exposure and weather changes.
chemical contact ( soaps, hot water, harsh chems. perfumes)
Pruritus - correct answers ✔✔dry skin, contact dermatitis, scabies, lice, chiggers, systemic
disease ( liver, kidney, nerves) ezcema/psoriasis
Wound Management - correct answers ✔✔stage 1- frequent positioning protective cream.
stage 2- alleviate pressure, apply cream barrier dressings.
stage 3- dressing changes and application (wet to dry helps remove necrotic tissue, less trauma
to healing tissue
stage 4- same as stage 3, consider surgery
100% Correct Answers
Health and Wellness - correct answers ✔✔improve nutrition intake. regular physical activity.
inform pt of benefits of exercising; decrease DM 2, decreases sensation of depression
Safety - correct answers ✔✔use assistance devices, clutter free roon, well light, gait belt, dangle
legs, keep walker close to body, assess for pain, shortness of breath, medicate, move cane and
weaker leg at the same time.
assessment of skin - correct answers ✔✔assess skin; color, warmth, moisture. ( blue/grey palms
soles lips and tongue for cynotic s/s in darker patients) reposition Q2HRS. pt in chairs lift for 10
sec every hour. use pressure resistance equipment. high tops are good for prevention of drop
foot.
dryness - correct answers ✔✔age related ( dry thin) water exposure and weather changes.
chemical contact ( soaps, hot water, harsh chems. perfumes)
Pruritus - correct answers ✔✔dry skin, contact dermatitis, scabies, lice, chiggers, systemic
disease ( liver, kidney, nerves) ezcema/psoriasis
Wound Management - correct answers ✔✔stage 1- frequent positioning protective cream.
stage 2- alleviate pressure, apply cream barrier dressings.
stage 3- dressing changes and application (wet to dry helps remove necrotic tissue, less trauma
to healing tissue
stage 4- same as stage 3, consider surgery
