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NU 311 FINAL EXAM 2025 | BRAND NEW
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What are professional characteristics? - correct-answer--extensive education
-theoretical body of knowledge
-specific service
-autonomy in decision making
-code of ethics
Define Nursing - correct-answer-The protection, promotion, and optimization of
health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering
through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the
care of individuals, families, communities, and populations.
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two types of crutches - correct-answer-used to remove weight from one or both
legs
-axillary crutch: frequently used in pt's of all ages on a short term basis
-Lofstrand crutch: has a handgrip and a metal band that fits around a pt's forearm
and are useful for pt's with permanent disability
Walkers - correct-answer-provide the most stability and security with a wide base
of support
How do you measure for crutches - correct-answer-includes pt height, distance
between crutch pad and axilla, angle of elbow flexion
Standing: crutch tips 15cm (6in) to side and 15cm in front of pt's feet. Crutch pads
should be 5cm(2 inches which is 2-3 fingertips) under axilla. hand of grip must
allow for 15-30 degree flextion
How to measure for canes - correct-answer-cane should extend from greater
trochanter of the hip to the floor. allow a 15-30 degree elbow flexion. should be
comfortable in palm of hand
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Where does the nurse stand if the patient uses an assistive device? - correct-
answer-pt's weak side
Where does the nurse stand if the pt has a weak side? - correct-answer-on their
weak side
What would do if the pt ambulating began to fall? - correct-answer-fall with them.
Let them slide down your knee"
How to apply SCD hose - correct-answer-turn stocking inside out, hold heel, pull
through. slide over the pt's calf until sock is completely extended making sure
there are no rough ridges.
make sure to measure pt's leg when selected sizes. you can also apply powder or
cornstarch to legs
Pressure Injury - correct-answer-a localized area of injury to the skin and/or
underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure or
pressure in combination with shear
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(a never event)
Most common site of pressure injuries - correct-answer-over bony prominences
What type of pt's are more susceptible to acquiring a pressure injury? - correct-
answer--incontinent
-immobile
-pt's with loss of sensory and perception
-pt's who are malnourished
-anemia
-age
-heavy sedation and anesthesia
-fever
-circulatory changes
-dehydration
-hx of pressure ulcers
Pressure Injury stages - correct-answer-Stage 1: non-blanchable erythma of intact
skin
NU 311 FINAL EXAM 2025 | BRAND NEW
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What are professional characteristics? - correct-answer--extensive education
-theoretical body of knowledge
-specific service
-autonomy in decision making
-code of ethics
Define Nursing - correct-answer-The protection, promotion, and optimization of
health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering
through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the
care of individuals, families, communities, and populations.
,2|Page
two types of crutches - correct-answer-used to remove weight from one or both
legs
-axillary crutch: frequently used in pt's of all ages on a short term basis
-Lofstrand crutch: has a handgrip and a metal band that fits around a pt's forearm
and are useful for pt's with permanent disability
Walkers - correct-answer-provide the most stability and security with a wide base
of support
How do you measure for crutches - correct-answer-includes pt height, distance
between crutch pad and axilla, angle of elbow flexion
Standing: crutch tips 15cm (6in) to side and 15cm in front of pt's feet. Crutch pads
should be 5cm(2 inches which is 2-3 fingertips) under axilla. hand of grip must
allow for 15-30 degree flextion
How to measure for canes - correct-answer-cane should extend from greater
trochanter of the hip to the floor. allow a 15-30 degree elbow flexion. should be
comfortable in palm of hand
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Where does the nurse stand if the patient uses an assistive device? - correct-
answer-pt's weak side
Where does the nurse stand if the pt has a weak side? - correct-answer-on their
weak side
What would do if the pt ambulating began to fall? - correct-answer-fall with them.
Let them slide down your knee"
How to apply SCD hose - correct-answer-turn stocking inside out, hold heel, pull
through. slide over the pt's calf until sock is completely extended making sure
there are no rough ridges.
make sure to measure pt's leg when selected sizes. you can also apply powder or
cornstarch to legs
Pressure Injury - correct-answer-a localized area of injury to the skin and/or
underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure or
pressure in combination with shear
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(a never event)
Most common site of pressure injuries - correct-answer-over bony prominences
What type of pt's are more susceptible to acquiring a pressure injury? - correct-
answer--incontinent
-immobile
-pt's with loss of sensory and perception
-pt's who are malnourished
-anemia
-age
-heavy sedation and anesthesia
-fever
-circulatory changes
-dehydration
-hx of pressure ulcers
Pressure Injury stages - correct-answer-Stage 1: non-blanchable erythma of intact
skin
