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Basic Nursing Quiz 2
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1What intervention would be most appropriate for a wound with a beefy red wound bed?
- ADressing to keep the wound moist and clean
- BMechanical débridement
- CRemoval of devitalized tissue and a sterile dressing
- DAutolytic débridement
- ADressing to keep the wound moist and clean
2The nurse and other hospital personnel strive to keep the patient care area clean. This most directly illustrates the ideas of which nursing theorist?
- A"Flo" from the Progressive commercials
- BFlorence Nightingale
- CClara Barton
- DVirginia Henderson
3Which of the following is considered a “practice” (as opposed to a belief or value)?
- AAlways drinking water after exercise
- BMaintaining youth
- CEmphasis on success
- DThinking often about cleanliness
- AAlways drinking water after exercise
4Pressure ulcers are directly caused by which of the following conditions at the site?
- AInadequate venous return
- BShearing forces
- CCompromised blood flow
- DEdema
5A client incorporates alternative healthcare into her regular health practices. For which alternative therapy should the patient visit a formally trained practitioner?
- AUse of herbs and roots
- BBurning of dried plants
- CApplication of oils and poultices
- DAcupuncture
6While assessing a new wound, the nurse notes red, watery drainage. What type of drainage will the nurse document this as?
- APuro-sanguineous
- BSanguineous
- CSero-sanguineous
- DSerous
7A patient has an area of nonblanchable erythema on his coccyx. The nurse has determined this to be a stage I pressure ulcer. What would be the most important treatment for this patient?
- ATransparent film dressing
- BSheet hydrogel
- CEnzymatic débridement
- DFrequent turn schedule
8When performing a spiritual assessment, who is the preferred source of information?
- ADurable power of attorney
- BPatient's clergyman
- CNext of kin
- DPatient
9The nurse is helping an 82-year-old patient to ambulate in the hallway. Suddenly she states, “I feel so light-headed and weak,” as her knees begin to buckle. The nurse’s best action at this time would be to:
- AImmediately release the transfer device and place a wheelchair behind the patient to prevent a fall.
- BGrab her under the arms and hold her up as he calls for assistance.
- CAssist the patient to slide down his leg as he guides her to a seated or lying position.
- DInstruct the patient to grab the rail in the hallway while he calls for assistance.
- AImmediately release the transfer device and place a wheelchair behind the patient to prevent a fall.
10What is the primary difference between acute and chronic wounds? Chronic wounds:
- AAre full-thickness wounds, but acute wounds are superficial.
- BAre usually infected, whereas acute wounds are contaminated.
- CExceed the typical healing time, but acute wounds heal readily.
- DResult from pressure, but acute wounds result from surgery.
- AAre full-thickness wounds, but acute wounds are superficial.
11A client has a diagnosis of chronic pain. The physician has prescribed tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram) for the pain. The patient also receives therapeutic touch (TT) from a practitioner three times a week. In this situation, TT is considered to be which of the following?
- AAn alternative modality
- BHolistic healthcare
- CA placebo response
- DA complementary modality
12Which of the following describes the difference between dehiscence and evisceration?
- AWith dehiscence, there is a separation of one or more layers of wound tissue; evisceration involves the protrusion of internal viscera from the incision site.
- BDehiscence is an urgent complication that requires surgery as soon as possible; evisceration is not as urgent.
- CDehiscence involves the protrusion of internal viscera from the incision site; with evisceration, there is a separation of one or more layers of wound tissue.
- DDehiscence involves rupture of subcutaneous tissue; evisceration involves damage to dermal tissue.
- AWith dehiscence, there is a separation of one or more layers of wound tissue; evisceration involves the protrusion of internal viscera from the incision site.
13In his later work, Maslow identified growth needs that must be met before reaching self-actualization. These needs include:
- ACognitive and aesthetic needs
- BPhysiological and self-esteem needs
- CLove and belonging needs
- DSafety and security needs
- ACognitive and aesthetic needs
14A patient has a contaminated right hip wound that requires dressing changes twice daily. The surgeon informs the nurse that when the wound “heals a little more” he will suture it closed. The nurse recognizes that the surgeon is using which form of wound healing?
- ARegenerative healing
- BSecondary intention
- CPrimary intention
- DTertiary intention
15Three days after a patient had abdominal surgery, the nurse notes a 4-cm periwound erythema and swelling at the distal end of the incision. The area is tender and warm to the touch. Staples are intact along the incision, and there is no obvious drainage. Heart rate is 96 beats/min and oral temperature is 100.8°F (38.2°C). The nurse would suspect that the patient has what kind of complication?
- AFormation of granulation tissue
- BInfection at the site of incision
- CHematoma under the skin
- DDehiscence of the wound
- AFormation of granulation tissue
16What is the best rationale to gather data about patients’ use of herbal products?
- APatients' medication records must be kept accurate
- BThe nurse practice act requires RNs to monitor all drug dosages
- CHerbal products need to be evaluated for research purposes
- DMany herbs are known to interact with medications
17While reading a journal article, the nurse asks herself these questions: “What is this about overall? Is it true in whole or in part? Does it matter to my practice?” What is this nurse doing?
- AReading the article analytically
- BFormulating a searchable question
- CDetermining the soundness of the article
- DPerforming a literature review
18An older patient with newly diagnosed osteoporosis asks the nurse to explain her health problem. Which of the following is the correct description of osteoporosis?
- AChronic inflammatory joint disease that must be treated with steroids
- BLoss of bone density that increases the risk of fracture
- CDegenerative joint disease that produces pain and decreased function
- DAcute infection in the bone that must be treated with antibiotics
- AChronic inflammatory joint disease that must be treated with steroids
19A patient hospitalized in a long-term rehabilitation facility is immobile and requires mechanical ventilation with a tracheostomy. She has a pressure area on her coccyx measuring 5 cm by 3 cm. The area is covered with 100% eschar. What would the nurse identify this as?
- AUnstageable pressure ulcer
- BStage II pressure ulcer
- CStage III pressure ulcer
- DStage IV pressure ulcer
- AUnstageable pressure ulcer
20North American healthcare culture typically reflects which culture?
- AAsian
- BEuropean American
- CLatino
- DAfrican American
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- Test sobre Basic Nursing Quiz 2, creado por mminter002 el 10/10/2014.
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