NUR242 / NUR 242 Exam 1
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
100% Guarantee passing score of 90% or higher
Consist of 50 Questions with Answers
1. Patricia is an RN working at a rehabilitation center and witnesses a nurse aid
struggling to lift and reposition an elderly, bed ridden patient. She explains to
the nurse aide that there is a No Lift Policy in place in the establishment. What
does this policy entail
: Answer The concept of a no-lift policy is a pledge from adminis- trators that
proper equipment, adequately maintained and in sufficient numbers, will be
available to care providers to reduce the risks associated with manual patient
handling
2. Immobility effects multiple body systems. What are some interventions that
you can implement to decrease these effects? Select all that apply.
A. Utilizing waffle mattress to reduce the need for repositioning
B. Teds/SCDs
C. Rubbing reddened areas
1/5
, D. Limiting fluid intake
E. ROM exercises
: Answer: B and E
Rational:
-A is incorrect because regardless of implemented mattress, positioning should be
every 2 hours
-C is incorrect.You should not rub at reddened areas. This increases the risk for skin
break.
-D is incorrect.You should encourage proper hydration to promote well hydrated and
healthy skin.
3. True or False: Nurses should do skin assessments once a week
: Answer False
Rational: Nurses should do full skin assessments a minimum of once per shift.
4. A pt goes to the ER for swelling and pain in her right calf. The PT states that
it occurred after she accidentally cut herself. Based on her symptoms, what
skin condition might the nurse suspect the patient has
: Answer Cellulitis.
Cellulitis is inflammation of the skin and subq tissue.
5. Pt A is admitted from a nursing home with a stage 3 pressure ulcer. When
creating his plan of care, who else would be involved besides the primary
care physician
2/5
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
100% Guarantee passing score of 90% or higher
Consist of 50 Questions with Answers
1. Patricia is an RN working at a rehabilitation center and witnesses a nurse aid
struggling to lift and reposition an elderly, bed ridden patient. She explains to
the nurse aide that there is a No Lift Policy in place in the establishment. What
does this policy entail
: Answer The concept of a no-lift policy is a pledge from adminis- trators that
proper equipment, adequately maintained and in sufficient numbers, will be
available to care providers to reduce the risks associated with manual patient
handling
2. Immobility effects multiple body systems. What are some interventions that
you can implement to decrease these effects? Select all that apply.
A. Utilizing waffle mattress to reduce the need for repositioning
B. Teds/SCDs
C. Rubbing reddened areas
1/5
, D. Limiting fluid intake
E. ROM exercises
: Answer: B and E
Rational:
-A is incorrect because regardless of implemented mattress, positioning should be
every 2 hours
-C is incorrect.You should not rub at reddened areas. This increases the risk for skin
break.
-D is incorrect.You should encourage proper hydration to promote well hydrated and
healthy skin.
3. True or False: Nurses should do skin assessments once a week
: Answer False
Rational: Nurses should do full skin assessments a minimum of once per shift.
4. A pt goes to the ER for swelling and pain in her right calf. The PT states that
it occurred after she accidentally cut herself. Based on her symptoms, what
skin condition might the nurse suspect the patient has
: Answer Cellulitis.
Cellulitis is inflammation of the skin and subq tissue.
5. Pt A is admitted from a nursing home with a stage 3 pressure ulcer. When
creating his plan of care, who else would be involved besides the primary
care physician
2/5
