PERIOPERATIVE NURSING EXAM 2
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
1.
The nurse is providing education to a patient recently diagnosed with psoriasis. The
patient questions the nurse about the potential for curing the condition. What
response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A)
"The condition is hard to cure."
B)
"You will likely experience periods of increased skin outbreaks and periods of
remissions."
C)
"You will have this disease for life."
D)
"Your personal health habits will dictate how well you handle this condition."
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Psoriasis is a chronic condition. It may be managed with lifestyle changes and
medications. There is no permanent cure. Periods of remission are followed by
exacerbations, which can be triggered by stress, infection, or environmental
factors.
2.
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient being admitted to a
long-term care facility. The nurse notes the patient has a history of psoriasis. Which
of the following locations on the body is the nurse most likely to find manifestations
consistent with the condition? Select all that apply.
A)
Trunk
B)
Elbows
C)
Knees
D)
Soles of the feet
E)
Neck
Ans:
B, C, D
Feedback:
The elbows, knees, scalp, and soles of the feet are common sites for psoriasis.
, 3.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently noted abnormal pigmentation in
his skin. Which of the following is most likely deficient in the patient's diet?
A)
Vitamin A
B)
Vitamin B12
C)
Zinc
D)
Magnesium
Ans:
C
Feedback:
Adequate intake of iron, copper, and zinc is important to prevent abnormal
pigmentation and changes in nails and hair.
4.
An obese patient on the unit has demonstrated difficulty healing a large pressure
ulcer. The nurse correctly recognizes that this is most likely because of which of the
following factors?
A)
The patient's size limits his activity level.
B)
Adipose tissue is poorly vascularized.
C)
Obesity is linked to impaired white blood cell function.
D)
The amount of tissue needing healing will increase the amount of time needed to
adequately heal the wound.
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Wound healing may be decreased in obese patients. Because adipose tissue is
relatively avascular, it provides only a weak defense against microbial
invasion and impairs delivery of nutrients to the wound.
5.
A patient has been admitted to the acute care unit after surgery to debride an
infected skin ulceration. The surgeon reports plans to leave the wound open to
promote drainage and later close it. This represents what type of wound healing?
A)
Primary intention
B)
Secondary intention
C)
Tertiary intention
D)
Quadratic intention
Ans:
C
Feedback:
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
1.
The nurse is providing education to a patient recently diagnosed with psoriasis. The
patient questions the nurse about the potential for curing the condition. What
response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A)
"The condition is hard to cure."
B)
"You will likely experience periods of increased skin outbreaks and periods of
remissions."
C)
"You will have this disease for life."
D)
"Your personal health habits will dictate how well you handle this condition."
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Psoriasis is a chronic condition. It may be managed with lifestyle changes and
medications. There is no permanent cure. Periods of remission are followed by
exacerbations, which can be triggered by stress, infection, or environmental
factors.
2.
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient being admitted to a
long-term care facility. The nurse notes the patient has a history of psoriasis. Which
of the following locations on the body is the nurse most likely to find manifestations
consistent with the condition? Select all that apply.
A)
Trunk
B)
Elbows
C)
Knees
D)
Soles of the feet
E)
Neck
Ans:
B, C, D
Feedback:
The elbows, knees, scalp, and soles of the feet are common sites for psoriasis.
, 3.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently noted abnormal pigmentation in
his skin. Which of the following is most likely deficient in the patient's diet?
A)
Vitamin A
B)
Vitamin B12
C)
Zinc
D)
Magnesium
Ans:
C
Feedback:
Adequate intake of iron, copper, and zinc is important to prevent abnormal
pigmentation and changes in nails and hair.
4.
An obese patient on the unit has demonstrated difficulty healing a large pressure
ulcer. The nurse correctly recognizes that this is most likely because of which of the
following factors?
A)
The patient's size limits his activity level.
B)
Adipose tissue is poorly vascularized.
C)
Obesity is linked to impaired white blood cell function.
D)
The amount of tissue needing healing will increase the amount of time needed to
adequately heal the wound.
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Wound healing may be decreased in obese patients. Because adipose tissue is
relatively avascular, it provides only a weak defense against microbial
invasion and impairs delivery of nutrients to the wound.
5.
A patient has been admitted to the acute care unit after surgery to debride an
infected skin ulceration. The surgeon reports plans to leave the wound open to
promote drainage and later close it. This represents what type of wound healing?
A)
Primary intention
B)
Secondary intention
C)
Tertiary intention
D)
Quadratic intention
Ans:
C
Feedback:
