NUR 242 MED/SURG
STUDY GUIDE (LATEST
2025/2026) ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS STEP BY STEP
1 Adaptive equipment <answer>buttonhook
extended shoehorn
plate guard and spork
,gel pad
foam buildups
hook and loop fasteners
long-handled Reacher
elastic shoelaces or Velcro shoe closure
2 Airborne Precautions <answer>private room with
negative pressure airflow, keep door closed, N95
respirator, patient to wear surgical mask when
leaving room a clinical reason
M - measles
T - tuberculosis
V - varicella (including disseminated zoster)
3 cane teaching <answer>- be sure cane is at the
height of the patients wrist when the arm is placed at
his or her side
- remind patient to place his or her strong hand on
cane
- ensure that the patient's body is well balanced
- move the cane and weaker leg forward at the same
time
- move the stronger leg one step forward
- check balance and repeat the sequence
4 Care of Patient in Sickle Call Crisis <answer>Give
prescribed pain medication
, hydrate with normal saline IV, encourage oral intake
of fluids without caffeine
administer oxygen
remove restrictive clothing, no blood pressure with
external cuff
check circulation in extremities every hour
5 Cellulitis <answer>generalized infection with either
staphylococcus or streptococcus and involves
deeper connection tissue
infection can spread by scratching or rubbing the
skin
can result from a secondary bacterial infection of an
open wound or unrelated to skin trauma
localized area of inflammation that may enlarge
rapidly if not treated
warm compresses to the area are recommended
treatment with IVABT
6 Central Line Access Devices <answer>All central
line access devices terminate in the superior vena
cava (PICC line, implantable ports, tunneled and
non-tunneled catheters, and central lines)
insertion requires informed consent
need to have a chest x-ray prior to use
7 Changes in Dark skin - Bleeding <answer>-
Compare the affected area with the same area on
STUDY GUIDE (LATEST
2025/2026) ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS STEP BY STEP
1 Adaptive equipment <answer>buttonhook
extended shoehorn
plate guard and spork
,gel pad
foam buildups
hook and loop fasteners
long-handled Reacher
elastic shoelaces or Velcro shoe closure
2 Airborne Precautions <answer>private room with
negative pressure airflow, keep door closed, N95
respirator, patient to wear surgical mask when
leaving room a clinical reason
M - measles
T - tuberculosis
V - varicella (including disseminated zoster)
3 cane teaching <answer>- be sure cane is at the
height of the patients wrist when the arm is placed at
his or her side
- remind patient to place his or her strong hand on
cane
- ensure that the patient's body is well balanced
- move the cane and weaker leg forward at the same
time
- move the stronger leg one step forward
- check balance and repeat the sequence
4 Care of Patient in Sickle Call Crisis <answer>Give
prescribed pain medication
, hydrate with normal saline IV, encourage oral intake
of fluids without caffeine
administer oxygen
remove restrictive clothing, no blood pressure with
external cuff
check circulation in extremities every hour
5 Cellulitis <answer>generalized infection with either
staphylococcus or streptococcus and involves
deeper connection tissue
infection can spread by scratching or rubbing the
skin
can result from a secondary bacterial infection of an
open wound or unrelated to skin trauma
localized area of inflammation that may enlarge
rapidly if not treated
warm compresses to the area are recommended
treatment with IVABT
6 Central Line Access Devices <answer>All central
line access devices terminate in the superior vena
cava (PICC line, implantable ports, tunneled and
non-tunneled catheters, and central lines)
insertion requires informed consent
need to have a chest x-ray prior to use
7 Changes in Dark skin - Bleeding <answer>-
Compare the affected area with the same area on
