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NUR 242 Final Exam Review Questions With Completed & Verified Solutions 2024.
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NUR 242 Final Exam ReviewExam 1: - ANS
Cane: - ANS -Appropriate height (at wrist level when arm is at side)
-Pt strong hand on cane
*MOVE CANE WITH WEAKER LEG*
At risk for falls due to: - ANS incontinence
Transferring pt to WC: - ANS -Place WC on strong side angled to bed
-Strong hand to armrest, then pivot
Safe pt handling: - ANS -Keep pt directly in front of you and as close as possible to prevent
back injuries
Skin integrity: - ANS -don't wear restrictive clothing
-WC pt lift themselves off buttock for 10 seconds q1hr
Pressure Ulcer stages: - ANS *Stage 2- skin is not intact; open or fluid blister*
Wet-to-damp wound care: - ANS mechanically removes necrotic tissue
does more damage than good bc it removes the good tissue as well
Informed consent: - ANS -surgeon is responsible for having consent signed
-Pt who can not sign can sign with an "X" but must be witnessed by two people
-If the pt doesn't understand the surgery, the surgeon has to be notified
-A blind pt can sign the consent, has to be witnessed by 2 people
-Nurses DO NOT clarify orders/procedure/risks, must call the MD to explain to pt
Pre-OP: - ANS -Report these to surgeon:
-increased PT/INR/aPTT/Creatinine
-Verify operative permit is signed
-Side rails up, bed down, call light within reach
Intra-OP: - ANS -Pts are lifted into position onto the OR table to prevent shearing
-Gel pads are placed on the OR table to prevent pressure ulcers
-Warming blankets are used
-Cover the pts head and feet (decrease hypothermia)
,*If saving is necessary, hair should be removed using disposable sterile supplies immediately
before the start of the procedure*
-Sterile scrubbing from fingertips to elbow for 3-5 minutes
Post-OP: - ANS -in PACU, nurse immediately assess pt airway, LOC
-RR <10 may indicate respiratory depression due to anesthesia
-Sanguineous to serosanguineous drainage is normal
-Crusting at incision line and swelling is normal
Malignant hyperthermia: - ANS -life threatening
-you will see HIGH TEMPERATURE
-early sign is tachycardia, muscle rigidity
-Dantrolene is used to treat
Pain Management: - ANS *Pain management referral for pts in chronic pain unrelieved*
-Pain after abdominal sx is from trapped carbon dioxide, ambulate pt as soon as possible
-Use FACES scale in pts with dementia
PCA Pump: - ANS -Lockout interval of 5-15 minutes
-Pt cannot be cognitively impaired
-Only the pt can press the button
If incision opens: - ANS -cover with wet sterile gauze
-Do not try to reinsert protruding organ
-Reassure pt
-Supine position with knees bent
IV: - ANS -20G 1-1.5" needle is adequate for most therapies
-Huber needle should be placed at 90 degree angle to access port (chemo pt)
TPN: - ANS - Check each bag twice
-If TPN is unavailable, hang 10% dextrose/water or 20% D/W until TPN is available
-If TPN not administered on time, do not increase the rate
-Change IV tubing q24 hours when new bag is hung
-Dressing change around IV site changed 2 48-72 hours
Sickle Cell: - ANS -Pain is the most common problem
-Requires large doses of opioid analgesics
-Hydrate with NS IV fluids, encourage oral fluids without caffeine
-Administer O2
-Remove restrictive clothing, No BP with external cuff
-Sickle Cell crisis: pain meds and IV fluids
, Vitamin B12 Deficiency: - ANS -Smooth, beefy red tongue
MRSA: - ANS -Sleep in separate beds until infection clears
-Wash clothes in HOT water
Standard precautions: - ANS -Hand hygiene
-Gloves
Contact precautions: - ANS -Private room
-Wear gloves when entering room
-Wash hands with soap and water
-Dedicated equipment
Airborne Precautions: - ANS -Private room with negative airflow
-Keep door closed
-N95 respirator
*Pt wear surgical mask when leaving room for labs/procedure*
Droplet precautions: - ANS -Private room preferred
-If not, may share a room with pt having same active infection
-Surgical mask when working WITHIN 3 FEET OF PT
-Pt to wear surgical mask when leaving room
Psoriasis: - ANS Treat with UV light but NOT A TANNING BED
Skin Cancer: - ANS -Avoid sun exposure from 11-3pm
-A=Asymmetry
-B=border
-C=color
-D=diameter
-E=evolving
-Examine the body monthly for changes
Exam 2: - ANS
The nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed alprazolam. Which of the following
statements by the nurse would be appropriate to make? - ANS You should inform your primary
health care provider (PHCP) before taking any herbal supplement.
The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have a minor procedure under conscious
sedation. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed? -
ANS Propofol
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