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2023-2024 NSG3100 Fundamental I Exam 2 With Answers (75 Solved Questions)

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NSG 3100 - Funds I: Exam 2 Questions and Answers 2023/2024 Which of the following is a cause of bradypnea? Increased activity narcotic analgesics Test anxiety Decreased oxygen saturation Correct Answer narcotic analgesics A damp/damp dressing is an example of what type of wound debridement? Autolytic Surgical Mechanical Enzymatic Correct Answer Mechanical What statement describes a stage 2 pressure ulcer? Damage extends to the fascia Skin is intact and does not blanch Presents as open or fluid - filled blister, or shallow crater Base is covered with slough and wound bed cannot be seen Correct Answer Presents as open or fluid - filled blister, or shallow crater Which statement describes a stage 1 pressure ulcer? Intact skin is purple or maroon Skin is pink or red and does not blanch Presents as open or fluid - filled blister, or shallow crater Base is covered with slough and wound bed cannot be seen Correct Answer Skin is pink or red and does not blanch Age - related findings related to vital signs in older adults:
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Heart rate increases; blood pressure decreases Heart rate increases; blood pressure increases Heart rate decreases; blood pressure increases Heart rate decreases; blood pressure decreases Correct Answer Heart rate decreases; blood pressure increases What is the correct sequence for donning PPE? Gown, goggles, mask, gloves Gown, gloves, goggles, mask Gown, mask, goggles, gloves Goggles, gown, gloves, mask Correct Answer Gown, mask, goggles, gloves What is the correct sequence for removing (doffing) PPEs? Gloves, gown, goggles, mask Gown, gloves, mask, goggles Goggles, gloves, gown, mask Gloves, goggles, gown, mask Correct Answer Gloves, goggles, gown, mask Medical asepsis refers to all except? Reduces the spread of microorganisms Objects referred to as clean or dirty Eliminates all pathogens Clean technique Correct Answer Eliminates all pathogens Wound exudate that is clear and blood - tinged is called what? Sanguinous Purosanguinous Serosanguinous Purulent Correct Answer Serosanguinous Wound exudate that is thick, creamy yellow or green is called what?
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Purosanguinous Purulent Serosanguinous Serous Correct Answer Purulent All of the following are contraindications to heat therapy except ______ Active hemorrhage Chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis First 24 hours after traumatic injury Noninflammatory edema Correct Answer Chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis What is dehiscence? Protrusion of a body organ through an incision Hemorrhaging of the wound Sutured wound ruptures and layers separate Infection of the wound Correct Answer Sutured wound ruptures and layers separate What is not a sign/symptom of wound infection? Swelling Heat Redness Bruising Correct Answer Bruising Using a blood pressure cuff that is too small, will result in the reading being what? Falsely low Falsely high Correct Answer Falsely high The normal range for blood pressure is: systolic 80 - 110/ diastolic 70 - 90 systolic 90 - 140/diastolic 60 - 90 systolic 90 - 120/diastolic 60 - 80
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systolic 80 - 130/diastolic 50 - 80 Correct Answer systolic 90 - 120/diastolic 60 - 80 The range for normal temperature is: 96.8 - 98.9 97.6 - 99.5 96.8 - 99.5 98.6 - 99.8 Correct Answer 96.8 - 99.5 A patient with what type of disease should be placed in airborne precautions? Herpes Zoster MRSA Tuberculosis Pneumonia Correct Answer Tuberculosis A pulse oximeter can be placed on all of the following body parts except? Fingers Ear Toes Chest Correct Answer Chest The nurse is aware that which of the following is an accurate statement about the respiratory rate? A - The respiratory rate increases with age. B - Narcotics slow the respiratory rate. C - Acute pain decreases the respiratory rate. D - The respiratory rate is increased with alkalosis. Correct Answer B - Narcotics slow the respiratory rate. The nurse instructs the UAP that which of the following methods will obtain a falsely low blood pressure reading? A - Using a BP cuff that is too narrow
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B - Releasing the pressure value too slowly C - Assessing the BP after the patient exercises D - Place the arm above the level of the heart Correct Answer D - Place the arm above the level of the heart The adult patient is seen in the 24 - hour medical center for heat exhaustion. The nurse anticipates that treatment will include which of the following? A - Fluid replacement B - Antibiotic therapy C - Hypothermia wraps D - Tepid water baths Correct Answer A - Fluid Replacement Upon entering the room, the nurse observes that the patient appears to be tachypneic. The nurse should: A - Ask if there have been visitors B - Have the patient lie flat C - Take the radial pulse D - Measure the respiratory rate Correct Answer D - Measure the respiratory rate The patient is experiencing pain and asks for medication, which has been ordered by the provider. The nurse first assesses the vital signs and finds the blood pressure to be 144/82 mmHg, Pulse 88/min., and respirations 24/min. The nurse should: A - Give the medication as ordered B - Check again that the patient has pain C - Withhold the medication D - Wait 20 min. and check the vital signs again before giving the medication Correct Answer A - Give the medication as ordered The patient gets out of bed to go to the bathroom and tells the nurse that he "feels dizzy." What is the first action the nurse should take? A - Go for help