Exam (elaborations)
Med Surg 2 Final Exam (Test Bank) With Questions And Correct Answers Latest Version
- Course
- Institution
Med Surg 2 Final Exam (Test Bank) With Questions And Correct Answers Latest Version
[Show more]
Content preview
Med Surg 2 Final Exam (Test Bank) WithQuestions And Correct Answers Latest
Version
The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound fracture. Which specific
care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? Answer: Changing wound dressings
A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduction and placement of a
fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical 30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which
condition does the nurse recognize as a possible complication for this patient? Answer: Delay or
absence of healing
An older adult patient is postoperative for a total hip joint replacement. Which nursing care is
inappropriate for this patient on the day of surgery? Answer: Medicated with oral pain medications
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is scheduled for joint replacement the next day. Which
patient care goals are appropriate at this time? Answer: Manage preoperative pain.
The nurse is providing care for a patient following an open reduction of a compound fracture. Which
neurologic finding does the nurse report immediately to the HCP or registered nurse (RN)? Answer:
There exists numbness and tingling sensations
A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medication allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which
patient statement indicates understanding of the action of this medication? Answer: "It blocks
formation of uric acid."
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has an upper extremity amputation.
Which factor does the nurse keep in mind about this type of amputation being more debilitating than a
lower extremity amputation? Answer: The upper extremity is more specialized.
2024
, A patient who has a displaced midshaft fracture of the left femur is in balanced suspension skeletal
traction with 35 pounds of weight. The patient reports calf pain with right foot dorsiflexion. Which
action does the nurse take? Answer: Notify the RN.
The home-care nurse is attending to a patient with osteomyelitis in a lower extremity from a traumatic
bone fracture. The patient has an open wound that is infected. Which observation prompts the nurse to
provide additional information to the patient and family? Answer: Clean technique is used when the
dressing is changed.
The nurse is providing care for a patient being treated after a complicated femur fracture. The nurse has
noticed drowsiness, tachycardia, and a low-grade fever. Which additional manifestation alerts the nurse
to the possibility of a fat emboli? Answer: Presence of a petechial rash on chest and neck
The nurse is assisting with the preparation of materials for a health fair aimed at promoting health in
women. Which reason does the nurse recognize as a probable cause of an increase in the incidence of
osteoporosis? Answer: The ages of adults have increased.
The nurse is providing care for a patient who experienced a closed reduction to a fracture of the ulna.
Which manifestation does the nurse recognize as an early symptom of acute compartment syndrome?
Answer: Pallor with extremity warmth
The nurse is providing care for a patient after an above-the-knee amputation because of ischemia
related to diabetes mellitus complications. Which nursing care is essential for promoting ambulation?
Answer: Lying on the abdomen as prescribed
A patient is being prepared for a prosthesis following surgery for an amputation. Which information will
the nurse provide to the client regarding the use of a prosthesis? Answer: Skin inspection is
performed each time the sock is removed.
2024
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Schoolflix. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81113 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now