Med Surg 2 Final Exam Test Bank
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The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a pa ent a er surgery for a compound fracture.
Which specific care does the nurse an cipate for this pa ent? - ANSWER Changing wound
dressings
A pa ent experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduc on and
placement of a fiberglass cast. The pa ent is 65 years old and has a medical 30-year history of
diabetes mellitus. Which condi on does the nurse recognize as a possible complica on for this
pa ent? - ANSWER Delay or absence of healing
An older adult pa ent is postopera ve for a total hip joint replacement. Which nursing care is
inappropriate for this pa ent on the day of surgery? - ANSWER Medicated with oral pain
medica ons
The nurse is providing care for a pa ent who is scheduled for joint replacement the next day.
Which pa ent care goals are appropriate at this me? - ANSWER Manage preopera ve
pain.
The nurse is providing care for a pa ent following an open reduc on of a compound fracture.
Which neurologic finding does the nurse report immediately to the HCP or registered nurse
(RN)? - ANSWER There exists numbness and ngling sensa ons
A pa ent with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medica on allopurinol (Zyloprim).
Which pa ent statement indicates understanding of the ac on of this medica on? -
ANSWER "It blocks forma on of uric acid."
, The nurse is contribu ng to the plan of care for a pa ent who has an upper extremity
amputa on. Which factor does the nurse keep in mind about this type of amputa on being
more debilita ng than a lower extremity amputa on? - ANSWER The upper extremity is
more specialized.
A pa ent who has a displaced midsha fracture of the le femur is in balanced suspension
skeletal trac on with 35 pounds of weight. The pa ent reports calf pain with right foot
dorsiflexion. Which ac on does the nurse take? - ANSWER No fy the RN.
The home-care nurse is a ending to a pa ent with osteomyeli s in a lower extremity from a
trauma c bone fracture. The pa ent has an open wound that is infected. Which observa on
prompts the nurse to provide addi onal informa on to the pa ent and family? -
ANSWER Clean technique is used when the dressing is changed.
The nurse is providing care for a pa ent being treated a er a complicated femur fracture. The
nurse has no ced drowsiness, tachycardia, and a low-grade fever. Which addi onal
manifesta on alerts the nurse to the possibility of a fat emboli? - ANSWER Presence of a
petechial rash on chest and neck
The nurse is assis ng with the prepara on of materials for a health fair aimed at promo ng
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 pa ent who experienced a closed reduc on to a fracture of the
ulna. Which manifesta on does the nurse recognize as an early symptom of acute compartment
syndrome? - ANSWER Pallor with extremity warmth
The nurse is providing care for a pa ent a er an above-the-knee amputa on because of
ischemia related to diabetes mellitus complica ons. Which nursing care is essen al for
promo ng ambula on? - ANSWER Lying on the abdomen as prescribed
Ques ons and Answers 2026 – Study
Smarter & Pass Faster
The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a pa ent a er surgery for a compound fracture.
Which specific care does the nurse an cipate for this pa ent? - ANSWER Changing wound
dressings
A pa ent experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduc on and
placement of a fiberglass cast. The pa ent is 65 years old and has a medical 30-year history of
diabetes mellitus. Which condi on does the nurse recognize as a possible complica on for this
pa ent? - ANSWER Delay or absence of healing
An older adult pa ent is postopera ve for a total hip joint replacement. Which nursing care is
inappropriate for this pa ent on the day of surgery? - ANSWER Medicated with oral pain
medica ons
The nurse is providing care for a pa ent who is scheduled for joint replacement the next day.
Which pa ent care goals are appropriate at this me? - ANSWER Manage preopera ve
pain.
The nurse is providing care for a pa ent following an open reduc on of a compound fracture.
Which neurologic finding does the nurse report immediately to the HCP or registered nurse
(RN)? - ANSWER There exists numbness and ngling sensa ons
A pa ent with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medica on allopurinol (Zyloprim).
Which pa ent statement indicates understanding of the ac on of this medica on? -
ANSWER "It blocks forma on of uric acid."
, The nurse is contribu ng to the plan of care for a pa ent who has an upper extremity
amputa on. Which factor does the nurse keep in mind about this type of amputa on being
more debilita ng than a lower extremity amputa on? - ANSWER The upper extremity is
more specialized.
A pa ent who has a displaced midsha fracture of the le femur is in balanced suspension
skeletal trac on with 35 pounds of weight. The pa ent reports calf pain with right foot
dorsiflexion. Which ac on does the nurse take? - ANSWER No fy the RN.
The home-care nurse is a ending to a pa ent with osteomyeli s in a lower extremity from a
trauma c bone fracture. The pa ent has an open wound that is infected. Which observa on
prompts the nurse to provide addi onal informa on to the pa ent and family? -
ANSWER Clean technique is used when the dressing is changed.
The nurse is providing care for a pa ent being treated a er a complicated femur fracture. The
nurse has no ced drowsiness, tachycardia, and a low-grade fever. Which addi onal
manifesta on alerts the nurse to the possibility of a fat emboli? - ANSWER Presence of a
petechial rash on chest and neck
The nurse is assis ng with the prepara on of materials for a health fair aimed at promo ng
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 pa ent who experienced a closed reduc on to a fracture of the
ulna. Which manifesta on does the nurse recognize as an early symptom of acute compartment
syndrome? - ANSWER Pallor with extremity warmth
The nurse is providing care for a pa ent a er an above-the-knee amputa on because of
ischemia related to diabetes mellitus complica ons. Which nursing care is essen al for
promo ng ambula on? - ANSWER Lying on the abdomen as prescribed
