NU 136 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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For a patient with tuberculosis, which of the following is the most effective
measure to prevent transmission?
a. encouraging deep-breathing exercises
b. administering high-flow oxygen
c. using an N95 respirator mask
d. maintaining a room temperature above 25C ( 77F) ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------c. using an N95 respirator mask
To prevent complications from immobility, what should the nurse
encourage the patient to do every 1-2 hours?
a. drink water
b. eat a snack
c. turn, cough, and deep breathe
d. sleep ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. turn, cough, and deep
breathe
How many finger should fit between top of the crutch and your axilla? -------
--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------3
Which symptom is most indicative of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
a. hematuria
b. nocturia
c. oliguria ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a. hematuria
,To maintain joint function in an immobile patient, what intervention should
the nurse implement?
a. elevate the extremities
b. massage the joints
c. apply heat packs
d. passive range-of-motion exercises ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----d. passive range-of-motion exercises
A patient using crutches complains of numbness and tingling in their hands.
the nurse should:
a. adjust the hand grips to allow a slight bend at the elbow
b. recommend tightening the armpit supports
c. instruct the patient to rest for a few days
d. advise the patient that this is a normal sensation ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------a. adjust the hand grips to allow a slight bend at the
elbow
When applying a bandage to a wound, the primary reason for starting from
the distal end and moving proximally is to:
a. facilitate easier removal
b. promote venous return
c. ensure tighter adherence
d. decrease the risk of contamination ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----b. promote venous return
Which statement made by a lvn student indicates the need for further
teaching regarding bandage application?
a. " i should assess the skin under the bandage regularly"
b. "i need to check the patient's capillary refill after applying bandage"
c. "its okay to wrap the bandage tighter if the patient has swelling"
d. "circumferential bandages should be applied using even pressure" --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. "its okay to wrap the bandage tighter
if the patient has swelling"
, A nurse is assessing capillary refill in an older adult patient. the refill time is
4 seconds. this is interpreted as:
a. suggestive of dehydration
b. normal for an older adult
c. indicative of arterial insufficiency
d. showing good perfusion ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c.
indicative of arterial insufficiency
A patient is diagnosed with COPD. which of the following is a common
clinical manifestation of COPD?
a. decreased chest expansion
b. prolonged expiration
c. stridor
d. bradypnea ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. prolonged
expiration
For a pt with a leg ulcer, which type of bandage is best to promote moist
wound healing and absorption of drainage?
a. hydrocolloid dressing
b. elastic bandage
c. gauze bandage
d. adhesive strip ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a. hydrocolloid
dressing
A nurse observes a black, tarry stool in a patient's bedpan. the nurse
suspects:
a. hemorrhoids
b. upper gastrointestinal bleeding
c. diverticulitis
d. consumption of beets ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. upper
gastrointestinal bleeding
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