PCC 1 UWF FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025
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PCC 1 UWF FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025
Physiological changes associated with aging place the older adult especially at risk for which nursing diagnosis
A. Risk for poisoning
B. Risk for suffocation
C. Risk for falls
D. Risk for ineffective airway clearance - ANSWERSRisk for...
PCC 1 UWF FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2024/2025
Physiological changes associated with aging place the older adult especially at risk for which nursing
diagnosis
A. Risk for poisoning
B. Risk for suffocation
C. Risk for falls
D. Risk for ineffective airway clearance - ANSWERSRisk for falls
A nurse is teaching a group of mothers about first aid. What should the nurse include to prevent
accidental burns in the home
A. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove
B. Use the microwave to warm baby formula
C. Wear loose fitting clothes when cooking
D. Apply butte to the area should a scald burn occur - ANSWERSTurn pot handles toward the back of the
stove
Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include when teaching a mother of a three year old
about protecting the child against accidental poisoning
A. Store medicine on countertops out of the reach of the child's reach
B. Purchase medications in child resistant containers
C. Take meds in front of the child and explain they are for adults only
D. Never leave child unattended around medications or cleaning solutions - ANSWERSNever leave child
unattended around medications or cleaning solutions
The school nurse prepares a teaching session for school age children. What should be included about fire
arm safety. Select all that apply
A. Leave the area
,B. Don't touch it
C. Tell an adult
D. Stop
E. Check for bullets - ANSWERSA. Leave the area
B. Don't touch it
C. Tell an adult
D. Stop
The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action in necessary to help
maintain sterile technique
A. Placing the non sterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field
B. Using clean procedure gloves to handle sterile equipment
C. Closing the patients door to limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field
D. Reaching over the sterile field to hand the surgeon equipment - ANSWERSClosing the patients door to
limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field
The patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These findings are
indicative of which secondary defense against infection
A. Phagocytosis
B. Inflammation
C. Immunity
D. Complement cascade - ANSWERSInflammation
Which are care and hygiene challenges nurses must consider when providing care for morbidly obese
clients? Select all that apply.
A. Dry skin
B. Pressure
C. Moisture
D. Dry mouth
E. Friction and shear - ANSWERSB. Pressure - frequent position changes required
,C. Moisture - place Interdry or other moisture wick fabric between skin folds
E. Friction and shear - maintain bed at lowest elevation possible to prevent sliding
A nurse assesses patients on medical surgical unit. Which patient is at greatest risk for pressure ulcer
development
A. A 78 year old requiring assistance to ambulate with a walker
B. A 26 year old who is bedridden with fractured leg
C. A 65 year old with hemi paralysis and incontinence
D. A 44 year old prescribed IV antibiotics for pneumonia - ANSWERSC. 65 year old with hemi paralysis
and incontinence
After teaching a patient who is at risk for the formation of pressure ulcers, a nurse assesses the patients
understanding. Which dietary choice by the patient indicates a good understanding of the teaching
A. High protein diet with vitamins and mineral supplements
B. Low fat, low cholesterol, high fiber, low carb diet
C. Low fat diet with whole grain and cereal and vitamin supplements
D. Vegetarian diet with nutritional supplements and fish oil - ANSWERSA. High protein diet with vitamins
and mineral supplements
A nurse plans care for a patient who is immobile. Which interventions would the nurse include in this
patient's plan of care to prevent pressure sores? Select all that apply
A. Keep the patient's heels off the bed surfaces
B. Use a lift sheet to assist with re-positioning
C. Place a small pillow between bony surfaces D. re-position the patient who is in a chair every 4 hours
E. limit fluids and proteins in the diet
F. elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees - ANSWERSA. Keep the patient's heels off the bed surfaces
B. Use a lift sheet to assist with re-positioning
C. Place a small pillow between bony surfaces
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing dyspnea. Which position would be most effective if
incorporated into the patient's care?
, A. head of the bed elevated to 25 degrees
B. head of bed elevated 80 degrees
C. suspine
D. lying on left side - ANSWERSB. head of bed elevated 80 degrees
A patient is admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy and has a low white blood cell count. Which
precaution should the staff taker with this patient.
A. droplet
B. protective
C. contact
D. airborne - ANSWERSB. protective
A nurse is caring for a patient using oxygen while in the hospital. What assessment finding indicates that
outcomes for patient safety with oxygen therapy are being met?
A. unchanged weight for the past 3 days
B. intact skin behind the ears
C. the patient understanding the need for oxygen
D. 100% of meals being eaten by the patient - ANSWERSB. intact skin behind the ears
Which is a characteristic of chronic wounds
A. exceed the typical healing time
B. result from pressure
C. are usually infected
D. are full thickness wounds - ANSWERSA. exceed the typical healing time
what is the primary goat that the nurse should establish for a patient with an open wound?
A. client completes antibiotic treatment as ordered
B. client increases caloric intake throughout the healing process
C. the wound will remain free of infection throughout the healing process
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