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RNSG 1105: Nursing Skills Exam 2 Review (Module 6) Questions With Complete Solutions
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RNSG 1105: Nursing Skills Exam 2 Review (Module 6)Questions With Complete Solutions
A nurse is assigned to care for the following patients. Which of
the patients is most at risk for developing skin problems and
thus requiring thorough bathing and skin care? Correct Answer
A 70 year-old patient who has diabetes and dementia and has
been incontinent of stool.
A nurse is listening to a student provide instruction to a patient
who is having difficulties with activities needed to care for soft
contact lenses. Which of the following statements by the nursing
student might require some correction by the nurse? Correct
Answer Use tap water to clean soft lenses.
A nurse uses long firm, strokes distal to proximal while bathing
a patient's legs because: Correct Answer It promotes venous
circulation.
A patient receiving chemotherapy experiences stomatitis. The
nurse advises the patient to use: Correct Answer Normal saline
rinses.
A patient with a malignant brain tumor requires oral care. The
patient's level of consciousness has declined, with the patient
only being able to respond to voice commands. Place the
following steps in the correct order for administration of oral
care. Correct Answer 1. Raise bed, lower side rail, and position
patient close to side of bed with head of bed raised up 30
degrees.
2. Remove partial plate or dentures if present.
, 3. If patient is uncooperative or having difficulty keeping mouth
open, insert an oral airway.
4. Using a brush moistened with chlorhexidine past, clean
chewing and inner tooth surfaces first.
5. Gently brush tongue but avoid stimulating gag reflex.
6. For patients without teeth, use a toothlette moistened in
chlorhexidine rinse to clean oral cavity.
Always remember Correct Answer cultural differences (like
when they want a bath or not--only have to give it if they have
an infection/skin breakdown & they need a bath)
ambulating specifics what to do with the IV and foley Correct
Answer
An 88-year-old patient comes to the medical clinic regular.
During a recent visit the nurse noticed that the patient had lost
10 lbs in 6 weeks without being on a special diet. The patient
tells the nurse that he has had trouble chewing his food. Which
of the following factors are normal again changes that can affect
an older adult's oral health? (Select all that apply.) Correct
Answer Dentures do not always got properly.
Many older adults are edentulous, and remaining teeth are often
decayed.
Back rub Correct Answer looking for skin breakdown, do not
rub reddened areas
Complete bath Correct Answer
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