NURS 305 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
> negative-pressure wound therapy? Answer:promotes wound healing and
wound closure through the application of uniform negative pressure on
wound bed, reduction in bacteria in the wound, and the removal of excess
wound fluid, while providing a moist wound healing environment; results in
mechanical tension on wound tissues, stimulating cell proliferation, blood
flow to wounds, and the growth of new blood vessels
> body mechanics? Answer:the use of proper body positions to provide
protection from the stress of movement and activity
> negative nitrogen balance? Answer:results in muscle wasting and
decreased physical energy for movement and work; caused by diseases
that are characterized by a larger breakdown of protein than that which is
manufactured
> footdrop? Answer:the foot is unable to maintain itself in the perpendicular
position, heel-toe gait is impossible, and patient experiences extreme
difficulty in walking; caused by patients feet being in planter flexion position
over extended time
> fowlers position? Answer:semi-sitting position; head of bed elevated 45 to
60 degrees; used to promote cardiac and respiratory functioning; provides
max space in thoracic cavity; high fowlers the bed is elevated to 90
degrees
> supine or dorsal recumbent position? Answer:patient lies flat on the back
with the head and shoulders slightly elevated w/ a pillow
> side-lying or lateral position? Answer:patient lies on the side and the
main weight of the body is borne by the lateral aspect of the lower scapula
and the lateral aspect of the lower ilium
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
> negative-pressure wound therapy? Answer:promotes wound healing and
wound closure through the application of uniform negative pressure on
wound bed, reduction in bacteria in the wound, and the removal of excess
wound fluid, while providing a moist wound healing environment; results in
mechanical tension on wound tissues, stimulating cell proliferation, blood
flow to wounds, and the growth of new blood vessels
> body mechanics? Answer:the use of proper body positions to provide
protection from the stress of movement and activity
> negative nitrogen balance? Answer:results in muscle wasting and
decreased physical energy for movement and work; caused by diseases
that are characterized by a larger breakdown of protein than that which is
manufactured
> footdrop? Answer:the foot is unable to maintain itself in the perpendicular
position, heel-toe gait is impossible, and patient experiences extreme
difficulty in walking; caused by patients feet being in planter flexion position
over extended time
> fowlers position? Answer:semi-sitting position; head of bed elevated 45 to
60 degrees; used to promote cardiac and respiratory functioning; provides
max space in thoracic cavity; high fowlers the bed is elevated to 90
degrees
> supine or dorsal recumbent position? Answer:patient lies flat on the back
with the head and shoulders slightly elevated w/ a pillow
> side-lying or lateral position? Answer:patient lies on the side and the
main weight of the body is borne by the lateral aspect of the lower scapula
and the lateral aspect of the lower ilium
