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NUR 2206 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) EXAM II | GRADED A+ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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NUR 2206 Exam II1. When caring for the skin of patients of different age groups, which of the following should
the nurse consider?
-An infant's skin and mucous membranes are protected from infection by a natural immunity.
-Secretions from skin glands are at their maximum from age 3 on.
-The skin becomes thicker and leathery with aging and is prone to wrinkles and dryness.
-An adolescent's skin ordinarily has enlarged sebaceous glands and in- creased glandular
secretions.
Answer
An adolescent's skin ordinarily has enlarged sebaceous glands and increased glandularsecretions.
2. During a bed bath, the correct procedure used when washing a limb is to
wash the extremity using short, circular motions
wash the extremity using long strokes in the direction of proximal to distal
wash the extremityusing a back and forth scrubbing motion
wash the extremity in the direction of distal to proximal
Answer
wash the extremity using long strokes in the direction of proximal to distal
3. When making an occupied bed, which of the following is most important for the nurse to do?
-Keep the bed in the low position
-Use a bath blanket or top sheet for warmth and privacy
-Constantly keep the side rails raised on both sides
-Move back & forth from one side to the other when adjusting the linens
Answer
Use a bath blanket or top sheet for warmth and privacy
4. While making a bed, the nurse chooses to reuse the bedspread because it is not soiled. The
nurse should
,-fan-fold it and place it on the floor
-drape it on the linen hamper while changing the sheets
-fold it neatly and place it on the roommate's bed
-remove and fold the spread, and place it on a clean work area
Answer
remove and fold the spread, and place it on a clean work area
5. When handling linen, what technique would minimize the spread of microorganisms?
rolling soiled linens to the middle of the bed
placement of seamed side toward mattress
fanning the linens before placing them on the mattress
carrying the clean linens against one's uniform
Answer
placement of seamed side toward mattress
6. When providing oral care for the comatose patient, the nurse should....
turn the pt.'s head to the side, with a basin placed under the mouth position the pt.
upright withthe head centered
only administer mouth care if a gag reflex is present
vigorously brush the teeth while wiping secretions from the mouth
Answer
turn the pt.'s head to the side, with a basin placed under the mouth
7. RN is caring for an 80-year-old patient who has become weak and fatigues easily. He is
unable to wash his body and always asks the nurse to brush his teeth. Based on this information,
which of the following is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to immobility.
Bathing/Hygiene Self-Care
Deficit related to decreased strength and endurance.
Social Isolation related to lack of visitors.
,Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane related to inability to brush teeth
Answer
Bathing/Hygiene Self-Care Deficit related to decreased strength and endurance.
8. What are some factors affecting mobility (when recognizing cues)?
Answer
-development level
-physical health
-mental health
-lifestyle
Answer
sedentary vs. active
9. What are the types of exercise?
Isotonic
Muscle shortening & active movement
Isometric
Muscle contraction without shortening Isokinetic
Answer
Muscle contraction with resistance
10. What is isotonic exercise ?
Answer
Muscle shortening & active movement
11. What is isometric exercise ?
, Answer
Muscle contraction without shortening
12. What is isokinetic exercise?
Answer
Muscle contraction with resistance
13. A patient performs rehabilitative exercises with a resistance machine after a knee injury.
The nurse interprets this type of exercise as which of the following?
A) Isotonic
B) Isokinetic
C) Isometric
D) Aerobic
Answer
b. isokinetic
14. What are some benefits of exercise?
Answer
Cardiovascular (improv. circulation) Respiratory (improv. pulmonary function)
Musculoskeletal system (strengthen bones) Metabolic (incr. effc. of metabolism)
Gastrointestinal (improved digestion & elimination) Genitourinary (efficiency in maintaining
fluid)
Skin (inc. circulation)
Psychosocial (improved sleep & energy)
15. What are some effects of immobility
Answer
Cardiovascular (dec. circulation) Respiratory (pneumonia)
Musculoskeletal system (muscle atrophy)
Metabolic (dec. metabolic rate)
Gastrointestinal (decperistalsis) Genitourinary (urinary stasis)
fluid and endocrine shifts DEC metabolic rate Endocrine
Psychosocial – depression
16. MB is a 40-year-old man in a sedentary job who is beginning an exercise program.Which
of the following effects will exercise have on his cardiovascu- lar system?
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