med surg 2 final exam (test bank) Exam
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The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound
fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - Correct
answer-Changing wound dressings
A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduction
and placement of a fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical
30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does the nurse recognize as a
possible complication for this patient? - Correct answer-Delay or absence of
healing
An older adult patient is postoperative for a total hip joint replacement. Which
nursing care is inappropriate for this patient on the day of surgery? - Correct
answer-Medicated with oral pain medications
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is scheduled for joint replacement the
next day. Which patient care goals are appropriate at this time? - Correct answer-
Manage preoperative pain.
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,The nurse is providing care for a patient following an open reduction of a
compound fracture. Which neurologic finding does the nurse report immediately to
the HCP or registered nurse (RN)? - Correct answer-There exists numbness and
tingling sensations
A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medication allopurinol
(Zyloprim). Which patient statement indicates understanding of the action of this
medication? - Correct answer-"It blocks formation of uric acid."
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has an upper
extremity amputation. Which factor does the nurse keep in mind about this type of
amputation being more debilitating than a lower extremity amputation? - Correct
answer-The upper extremity is more specialized.
A patient who has a displaced midshaft fracture of the left femur is in balanced
suspension skeletal traction with 35 pounds of weight. The patient reports calf pain
with right foot dorsiflexion. Which action does the nurse take? - Correct answer-
Notify the RN.
The home-care nurse is attending to a patient with osteomyelitis in a lower
extremity from a traumatic bone fracture. The patient has an open wound that is
infected. Which observation prompts the nurse to provide additional information to
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, the patient and family? - Correct answer-Clean technique is used when the dressing
is changed.
The nurse is providing care for a patient being treated after a complicated femur
fracture. The nurse has noticed drowsiness, tachycardia, and a low-grade fever.
Which additional manifestation alerts the nurse to the possibility of a fat emboli? -
Correct answer-Presence of a petechial rash on chest and neck
The nurse is assisting with the preparation of materials for a health fair aimed at
promoting health in women. Which reason does the nurse recognize as a probable
cause of an increase in the incidence of osteoporosis? - Correct answer-The ages of
adults have increased.
The nurse is providing care for a patient who experienced a closed reduction to a
fracture of the ulna. Which manifestation does the nurse recognize as an early
symptom of acute compartment syndrome? - Correct answer-Pallor with extremity
warmth
The nurse is providing care for a patient after an above-the-knee amputation
because of ischemia related to diabetes mellitus complications. Which nursing care
is essential for promoting ambulation? - Correct answer-Lying on the abdomen as
prescribed
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2026 Questions and Answers Graded A+
The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound
fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - Correct
answer-Changing wound dressings
A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduction
and placement of a fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical
30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does the nurse recognize as a
possible complication for this patient? - Correct answer-Delay or absence of
healing
An older adult patient is postoperative for a total hip joint replacement. Which
nursing care is inappropriate for this patient on the day of surgery? - Correct
answer-Medicated with oral pain medications
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is scheduled for joint replacement the
next day. Which patient care goals are appropriate at this time? - Correct answer-
Manage preoperative pain.
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,The nurse is providing care for a patient following an open reduction of a
compound fracture. Which neurologic finding does the nurse report immediately to
the HCP or registered nurse (RN)? - Correct answer-There exists numbness and
tingling sensations
A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medication allopurinol
(Zyloprim). Which patient statement indicates understanding of the action of this
medication? - Correct answer-"It blocks formation of uric acid."
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has an upper
extremity amputation. Which factor does the nurse keep in mind about this type of
amputation being more debilitating than a lower extremity amputation? - Correct
answer-The upper extremity is more specialized.
A patient who has a displaced midshaft fracture of the left femur is in balanced
suspension skeletal traction with 35 pounds of weight. The patient reports calf pain
with right foot dorsiflexion. Which action does the nurse take? - Correct answer-
Notify the RN.
The home-care nurse is attending to a patient with osteomyelitis in a lower
extremity from a traumatic bone fracture. The patient has an open wound that is
infected. Which observation prompts the nurse to provide additional information to
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, the patient and family? - Correct answer-Clean technique is used when the dressing
is changed.
The nurse is providing care for a patient being treated after a complicated femur
fracture. The nurse has noticed drowsiness, tachycardia, and a low-grade fever.
Which additional manifestation alerts the nurse to the possibility of a fat emboli? -
Correct answer-Presence of a petechial rash on chest and neck
The nurse is assisting with the preparation of materials for a health fair aimed at
promoting health in women. Which reason does the nurse recognize as a probable
cause of an increase in the incidence of osteoporosis? - Correct answer-The ages of
adults have increased.
The nurse is providing care for a patient who experienced a closed reduction to a
fracture of the ulna. Which manifestation does the nurse recognize as an early
symptom of acute compartment syndrome? - Correct answer-Pallor with extremity
warmth
The nurse is providing care for a patient after an above-the-knee amputation
because of ischemia related to diabetes mellitus complications. Which nursing care
is essential for promoting ambulation? - Correct answer-Lying on the abdomen as
prescribed
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