NURS 251 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS
2026/2027 | NURS 251 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
& PRACTICE TEST
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Term
A nurse calls a provider regarding a patient's increased output from a
surgical Jackson-Pratt (JP) wound drain. The nurse's facility uses ISBAR
communication. The nurse relays the following information: "Hello, this
is nurse Raquel Green. I'm calling about patient Jason Henry in room
321. Mr. Henry has had 600 mL of serosanguineous drainage from his JP
drain over the last 2 hours; the previous 8-hour shift had a total of 160
mL. He is post-op day 1 for a prostatectomy. He has had no increase in
pain but is now hypotensive with a BP of 100/64 and a HR of 98. I think
he has a urine leak." What is missing from this ISBAR communication?
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Fistula
Situation Hematoma
Background Granulation
Assessment Dehiscence
, Recommendation Stage 2
D
C,D
A. Hand washing A. Partial Care
B. Sterile technique B. As needed care
C. Putting on gloves C. Self care
D. Signs of healing D. Total care
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Which information would the nurse be unable to locate in the client
care summary or Kardex?
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A. Partial Care
B. As needed care
C. Self care
D. Total care
A. IV therapy
B. Code Status
C. Activity Status
D. Bowel Assessment
, A. Enlist the assistance of two or three other nurses to perform the procedure
B. use a friction reducing sheet that extends from below the shoulder to above the
hips
C. Have the client cross the arms on the chest and place a pillow over them
D. have two nurses stand on the side of the bed in the direction the client will be
turned
Assess the ankle for swelling.
Continue slow ROM activity to gently increase mobility.
Document findings in patient's chart.
Stop movement to prevent injury.
D
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Definition
Opportunistic infection
Colonization
Neutropenia
Immunodeficiency
a. An opportunistic infection is any infection that takes advantage of an
immunocompromised host due to existing disease, malnutrition, or
medications. Colonization refers to the introduction of microorganisms
onto a body surface where they grow and multiply but do not invade
the body or result in an immune response. Neutropenia is a significant
risk for developing infections and is defined by an absolute neutrophil
count of less than 1,000 cells/mm3. Immunodeficiency is used to
describe the immune system's ability to produce memory cells and
, antibodies or to activate T lymphocytes. AIDS and cancer can cause
this condition.
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An application of a cold pack to the leg of a patient with peripheral vascular
disease is much less likely to cause a complication than the application of a hot
pack.
A patient is experiencing new onset of diarrhea and abdominal pain following
a course of chemotherapy. Which of the following best describes this illness?
A patient is receiving a third round of chemotherapy and has been determined to
be neutropenic. Which precautions are appropriate in providing care for this
patient?
A patient is completely immobilized in spinal traction. From which type of
mechanical force is the patient most at risk?
Don't know?
4 of 107
Term
A nurse is providing passive ROM to a patient's left lower extremity
when they encounter resistance in the ankle. What should the nurse do
first?
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2026/2027 | NURS 251 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
& PRACTICE TEST
1 of 107
Term
A nurse calls a provider regarding a patient's increased output from a
surgical Jackson-Pratt (JP) wound drain. The nurse's facility uses ISBAR
communication. The nurse relays the following information: "Hello, this
is nurse Raquel Green. I'm calling about patient Jason Henry in room
321. Mr. Henry has had 600 mL of serosanguineous drainage from his JP
drain over the last 2 hours; the previous 8-hour shift had a total of 160
mL. He is post-op day 1 for a prostatectomy. He has had no increase in
pain but is now hypotensive with a BP of 100/64 and a HR of 98. I think
he has a urine leak." What is missing from this ISBAR communication?
Give this one a try later!
Fistula
Situation Hematoma
Background Granulation
Assessment Dehiscence
, Recommendation Stage 2
D
C,D
A. Hand washing A. Partial Care
B. Sterile technique B. As needed care
C. Putting on gloves C. Self care
D. Signs of healing D. Total care
Don't know?
2 of 107
Term
Which information would the nurse be unable to locate in the client
care summary or Kardex?
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A. Partial Care
B. As needed care
C. Self care
D. Total care
A. IV therapy
B. Code Status
C. Activity Status
D. Bowel Assessment
, A. Enlist the assistance of two or three other nurses to perform the procedure
B. use a friction reducing sheet that extends from below the shoulder to above the
hips
C. Have the client cross the arms on the chest and place a pillow over them
D. have two nurses stand on the side of the bed in the direction the client will be
turned
Assess the ankle for swelling.
Continue slow ROM activity to gently increase mobility.
Document findings in patient's chart.
Stop movement to prevent injury.
D
Don't know?
3 of 107
Definition
Opportunistic infection
Colonization
Neutropenia
Immunodeficiency
a. An opportunistic infection is any infection that takes advantage of an
immunocompromised host due to existing disease, malnutrition, or
medications. Colonization refers to the introduction of microorganisms
onto a body surface where they grow and multiply but do not invade
the body or result in an immune response. Neutropenia is a significant
risk for developing infections and is defined by an absolute neutrophil
count of less than 1,000 cells/mm3. Immunodeficiency is used to
describe the immune system's ability to produce memory cells and
, antibodies or to activate T lymphocytes. AIDS and cancer can cause
this condition.
Give this one a try later!
An application of a cold pack to the leg of a patient with peripheral vascular
disease is much less likely to cause a complication than the application of a hot
pack.
A patient is experiencing new onset of diarrhea and abdominal pain following
a course of chemotherapy. Which of the following best describes this illness?
A patient is receiving a third round of chemotherapy and has been determined to
be neutropenic. Which precautions are appropriate in providing care for this
patient?
A patient is completely immobilized in spinal traction. From which type of
mechanical force is the patient most at risk?
Don't know?
4 of 107
Term
A nurse is providing passive ROM to a patient's left lower extremity
when they encounter resistance in the ankle. What should the nurse do
first?
Give this one a try later!
