NUR242/ NUR242 Exam 1 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update)
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts| Questions and
Answers | 100% Verified Solutions | GRADED A –
Galen.
Question:
Patricia is an RN working at a rehabilitation center and witnesses a nurse
aid struggling to lift and reposition an elderly, bed ridden patient. She
explains to the nurse aide that there is a No Lift Policy in place in the
establishment. What does this policy entail?
Answer:
The concept of a no-lift policy is a pledge from administrators that
proper equipment, adequately maintained and in sufficient numbers, will
be available to care providers to reduce the risks associated with manual
patient handling
Question:
Immobility effects multiple body systems. What are some interventions
that you can implement to decrease these effects? Select all that apply.
A. Utilizing waffle mattress to reduce the need for repositioning
B. Teds/SCDs
C. Rubbing reddened areas
D. Limiting fluid intake
, E. ROM exercises
Answer:
B and E
Rational:
-A is incorrect because regardless of implemented mattress, positioning
should be every 2 hours
-C is incorrect. You should not rub at reddened areas. This increases the
risk for skin break.
-D is incorrect. You should encourage proper hydration to promote well
hydrated and healthy skin.
Question:
True or False: Nurses should do skin assessments once a week.
Answer:
False
Rational: Nurses should do full skin assessments a minimum of once per
shift.
Question:
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts| Questions and
Answers | 100% Verified Solutions | GRADED A –
Galen.
Question:
Patricia is an RN working at a rehabilitation center and witnesses a nurse
aid struggling to lift and reposition an elderly, bed ridden patient. She
explains to the nurse aide that there is a No Lift Policy in place in the
establishment. What does this policy entail?
Answer:
The concept of a no-lift policy is a pledge from administrators that
proper equipment, adequately maintained and in sufficient numbers, will
be available to care providers to reduce the risks associated with manual
patient handling
Question:
Immobility effects multiple body systems. What are some interventions
that you can implement to decrease these effects? Select all that apply.
A. Utilizing waffle mattress to reduce the need for repositioning
B. Teds/SCDs
C. Rubbing reddened areas
D. Limiting fluid intake
, E. ROM exercises
Answer:
B and E
Rational:
-A is incorrect because regardless of implemented mattress, positioning
should be every 2 hours
-C is incorrect. You should not rub at reddened areas. This increases the
risk for skin break.
-D is incorrect. You should encourage proper hydration to promote well
hydrated and healthy skin.
Question:
True or False: Nurses should do skin assessments once a week.
Answer:
False
Rational: Nurses should do full skin assessments a minimum of once per
shift.
Question:
