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BCON exam 2 Questions With Complete SolutionsA 97-year-old patient asks why a protein supplement has been
prescribed. What is the nurse's best response?
a."You have increased circulation of free drug."
b."You have decreased hepatic size."
c."You have decreased calcium absorption."
d."You have increased motility."
(Kee: Pharmacology, A Patient-Centered Nursing Process
Approach, 8th Edition, Chapter 8) Correct Answer Answer: A.
A contaminated or traumatic wound may show signs of infection
within 24 hours. A surgical wound infection usually develops
postoperatively within 14 days.
A. True
B. False
(Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition, Chapter 48)
Correct Answer Answer: B.
A contaminated or traumatic wound may show signs of infection
early, within 2 to 3 days. A surgical wound infection usually
develops postoperatively within 4 to 5 days.
A family member calls the nurse to ask for advice regarding
their mother who has developed a "bedsore" on her right heel.
The family member describes the pressure ulcer as "a blister that
has now popped and you can see redness." Based on this
,description, at what stage would the nurse classify this pressure
ulcer?
A. Stage I
B. Stage II
C. Stage III
D. Stage IV
(Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition, Chapter 48)
Correct Answer Answer: B.
A stage II pressure ulcer can be described as an abrasion, a
blister, or shallow crater with skin loss involving the epidermis
and/or dermis. A stage I pressure ulcer appears as an area of
color change (e.g., persistent redness) on intact skin. A stage III
pressure ulcer presents clinically as a deep crater. A stage IV
pressure ulcer involves bone, muscle, or supporting structures.
A nurse is administering medications to a 4-year-old patient.
After he or she explains which medications are being given, the
mother states, "I don't remember my child having that
medication before." What is the nurse's next action?
A. Give the medications
B. Identify the patient using two patient identifiers
C. Withhold the medications and verify the medication orders
D. Provide medication education to the mother to help her better
understand her child's medications
(Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition, Chapter 31)
Correct Answer Answer: C.
,Do not ignore patient or caregiver concerns; always verify
orders whenever a medication is questioned before
administering it.
A nurse is instructing a nursing assistant in how to prevent
pressure ulcers in a frail elderly client. The nursing assistant
indicates that she understands the instruction when she agrees to
(Select all that apply):
A. Bathe and dry the skin vigorously to stimulate circulation.
B. Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees.
C. Offer nutritional supplements and frequent snacks.
D. Turn the patient at least every 2 hours.
(Giddens: Concepts for Nursing Practice, 1st Edition, Chapter
24) Correct Answer Answers: C, D.
The patient should be turned at least every 2 hours because
permanent damage can occur in 2 hours or less. If skin
assessment reveals a stage I ulcer while the patient is on a 2-
hour turning schedule, the patient must be turned more
frequently. Protein-calorie malnutrition is another major risk
factor for developing pressure ulcers. Additional supplements
boost nutritional status, which is essential to healthy skin. Use of
donut pads, elevation of the head of the bed, and overstimulation
of the skin may all stimulate, if not actually encourage, dermal
decline.
A nurse observes another nurse taking oral opioids from the
medication room at the hospital. Which is the best action by the
nurse?
, a. Report the finding to the nursing supervisor to enable the
nurse's participation in a diversion program.
b. Ignore the situation to protect the nurse from dismissal and
possible loss of licensure.
c. Confront the nurse and demand that the drugs be returned
before someone notices their absence.
d. Ask the nurse to request pain medications from a physician
rather than stealing them from the hospital.
(Kee: Pharmacology, A Patient-Centered Nursing Process
Approach, 8th Edition, Chapter 5) Correct Answer Answer: A.
A patient asks the nurse about cautions related to use of OTC
medications. What is the nurse's best response? (Select all that
apply.)
a. "Over-the-counter drugs may delay professional diagnosis."
b. "They may mask symptoms."
c. "They may make diagnosis easier."
d. "Their inactive ingredients may cause adverse reactions."
e. "They may be more expensive."
(Kee: Pharmacology, A Patient-Centered Nursing Process
Approach, 8th Edition, Chapter 4) Correct Answer Answers:
A, B, D.
A patient asks the nurse about drug interactions with OTC
preparations. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Discuss this with the health care provider."
b. "There are not many interactions, so don't worry about it."
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