Med surgical chapter 42 & 43 Exam
questions And Answers
A patient who is recovering from a severe burn is permitted oral
feedings. Which diet is most appropriate for this patient?
High in protein and high in calories
When a patient with burns has a full-thickness wound, which of these
tissues are involved?
The entire dermis and subcutaneous tissue
In the immediate care provided to a burn victim with second- and third-
degree burns of the arms and legs, the LPN/LVN should expect the
primary health care provider to order which intervention?
Replacement of lost fluids and electrolytes
, When a patient has herpes zoster (shingles), the LPN/LVN should
expect the patient to report which symptom?
Severe pain
The nurse is preparing to care for a patient with psoriasis. The nurse
should anticipate which skin assessment?
Patches covered with silvery scales
A 56-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and
shingles. The nurse is aware that shingles is caused by which
occurrence?
Activation of varicella-zoster in individuals who have had varicella
A patient’s burns have become infected with Pseudomonas. The nurse
should anticipate using which topical dressing?
Mafenide acetate
questions And Answers
A patient who is recovering from a severe burn is permitted oral
feedings. Which diet is most appropriate for this patient?
High in protein and high in calories
When a patient with burns has a full-thickness wound, which of these
tissues are involved?
The entire dermis and subcutaneous tissue
In the immediate care provided to a burn victim with second- and third-
degree burns of the arms and legs, the LPN/LVN should expect the
primary health care provider to order which intervention?
Replacement of lost fluids and electrolytes
, When a patient has herpes zoster (shingles), the LPN/LVN should
expect the patient to report which symptom?
Severe pain
The nurse is preparing to care for a patient with psoriasis. The nurse
should anticipate which skin assessment?
Patches covered with silvery scales
A 56-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and
shingles. The nurse is aware that shingles is caused by which
occurrence?
Activation of varicella-zoster in individuals who have had varicella
A patient’s burns have become infected with Pseudomonas. The nurse
should anticipate using which topical dressing?
Mafenide acetate
