NUR 3280 EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 GRADED A+ .

NUR 3280 EXAM 2 REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027 GRADED A+ .

,1. When repositioning an immobile patient, the nurse notices redness over the hip bone. What is indicated
when a reddened area blanches on fingertip touch?
1. A local skin infection requiring antibiotics

2. Sensitive skin that requires special bed linen

3. A Stage 3 pressure injury needing the appropriate dressing

4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the ischemic episode ✔✔ CORRECT
ANSWER 4
2. After surgery the patient with a closed abdominal wound reports a sudden "pop" after coughing. When the
nurse examines the surgical wound site, the sutures are open, and small bowel sections are observed at the bottom
of the now-opened wound. Which are the priority nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)
1. Notify the health care provider.

2. Allow the area to be exposed to air until all drainage has stopped.

3. Place several cold packs over the area, protecting the skin around the wound.
4. Cover the area with sterile, saline-soaked towels immediately.

5. Cover the area with sterile gauze and apply an abdominal binder. ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER 1,4

3. Place the steps when performing wound irrigation of a large open wound in the correct sequence.

1. Use slow, continuous pressure to irrigate wound.

2. Attach 19-gauge angiocatheter to syringe.

3. Fill syringe with irrigation fluid.

4. Place biohazard bag near bed.

5. Position angiocatheter over wound. ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER 4,3,2,5,1

4. Which skin-care measures are used to manage a patient who is experiencing fecal and/or urinary incontinence?
(Select all that apply.)
1. Frequent position changes

2. Keeping the buttocks exposed to air at all times

3. Using a large absorbent diaper, changing when saturated

, 4. Using an incontinence cleaner

5. Applying a moisture barrier ointment ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER 1,4,5

5. Which of the following are measures to reduce tissue damage from shear? (Select all that apply.)
1. Use a transfer device (e.g., transfer board).

2. Have head of bed elevated when transferring patient.

3. Have head of bed flat when repositioning patient.

4. Raise head of bed 60 degrees when patient is positioned supine.

5. Raise head of bed 30 degrees when patient is positioned supine. ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER 1,3,5

6. Which of the following is an indication for a binder to be placed around a surgical patient with a new
abdominal wound? (Select all that apply.)
1. Collection of wound drainage

2. Provision of support to abdominal tissues when coughing or walking

3. Reduction of abdominal swelling

4. Reduction of stress on the abdominal incision

5. Stimulation of peristalsis (return of bowel function) from direct pressure ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER 2,4

7. Medical adhesives, such as tape securing a wound dressing, cause MARSI. Which of the following
interventions reduce the risk for MARSI?
1. Gently loosen the ends of the tape and gently pull the outer end parallel with the skin surface toward the
wound.
2. Change dressing only when saturated.

3. Apply adhesive remover.

4. Use Montgomery ties to secure the dressing.

5. Immobilize area of wound. ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER 1,3,4

8. What is the removal of devitalized tissue from a wound called?

1. Debridement

2. Pressure distribution

3. Negative-pressure wound therapy

4. Sanitization ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER 1

9. Which of the following nursing activities apply to an MDRPI? (Select all that apply.)
1. Assess skin under devices every 2 hours.