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HERZING UNIVERSITY NSG 223 MED SURG II EXAM 3 LATEST 2026-
2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse is teaching a community group about carpal tunnel
syndrome (CTS). What should be included in teaching?
It is the most frequent compression neuropathy of the legs.
This syndrome usually occurs in children.
Men are four to five times more likely to get CTS than are women.
Higher occurrences are seen in computer operators and
construction workers. - ANSWER-Higher occurrences are seen in
computer operators and construction workers.
A nurse is teaching about second-degree sprains. Which
statement indicates a need for further teaching?
"It can also be considered as a moderate sprain."
"It prevents a patient from ambulating due to joint instability."
"It leads to increased swelling, ecchymosis, pain, and altered
weight-bearing mobility."
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"It results from a significantly moderate amount of tearing in the
ligament fibers." - ANSWER-"It prevents a patient from
ambulating due to joint instability."
The nurse is viewing an x-ray of a patient who has experienced a
fracture. The image shows malalignment of bone fragments at the
fracture site. What type of fracture should the nurse document?
Oblique
Spiral
Displaced
Depressed - ANSWER-Displaced
The nurse is caring for a patient with this type of traction. What is
the purpose?
*Skin (Bucks) traction*
Relieve muscle spasms
Extend the bone in preparation for amputation
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Bone stabilization
Alignment for healing - ANSWER-Relieve muscle spasms
Which statement by a nurse regarding a first-degree strain
indicates a need for further learning?
"The symptoms of a first-degree strain can last for several days."
"A first-degree strain demonstrates minimal inflammation and
pain."
"A first-degree strain is also known as a moderate strain."
"Range of motion remains unaffected in a first-degree strain." -
ANSWER-"A first-degree strain is also known as a moderate
strain."
A nurse is taking care of an athlete who has a first-degree sprain
in the ankle. Which action by the nurse indicates a need for
further training?
Advising the patient to rest the injured extremity up to 72 hours
Applying ice for at least 60 minutes at a stretch only for the first 24
hours after injury
Applying a compression dressing
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Elevating the affected area - ANSWER-Applying ice for at least 60
minutes at a stretch only for the first 24 hours after injury
A patient recently obtained a fracture and is asking the nurse
about nonsurgical management of bone fractures. Which
statements by the nurse are correct? Select all that apply.
"Nonsurgical management of bone fractures can be achieved with
the help of splints."
"External fixation is a form of nonsurgical management of bone
fractures."
"Nonsurgical management of bone fractures can be achieved with
the help of casts."
"Open reduction with internal fixation is a form of nonsurgical
management of bone fractures."
"Closed reduction is a form of nonsurgical management of bone
fractures." - ANSWER-"Nonsurgical management of bone
fractures can be achieved with the help of splints."
"Nonsurgical management of bone fractures can be achieved with
the help of casts."
"Closed reduction is a form of nonsurgical management of bone
fractures."
HERZING UNIVERSITY NSG 223 MED SURG II EXAM 3 LATEST 2026-
2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse is teaching a community group about carpal tunnel
syndrome (CTS). What should be included in teaching?
It is the most frequent compression neuropathy of the legs.
This syndrome usually occurs in children.
Men are four to five times more likely to get CTS than are women.
Higher occurrences are seen in computer operators and
construction workers. - ANSWER-Higher occurrences are seen in
computer operators and construction workers.
A nurse is teaching about second-degree sprains. Which
statement indicates a need for further teaching?
"It can also be considered as a moderate sprain."
"It prevents a patient from ambulating due to joint instability."
"It leads to increased swelling, ecchymosis, pain, and altered
weight-bearing mobility."
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"It results from a significantly moderate amount of tearing in the
ligament fibers." - ANSWER-"It prevents a patient from
ambulating due to joint instability."
The nurse is viewing an x-ray of a patient who has experienced a
fracture. The image shows malalignment of bone fragments at the
fracture site. What type of fracture should the nurse document?
Oblique
Spiral
Displaced
Depressed - ANSWER-Displaced
The nurse is caring for a patient with this type of traction. What is
the purpose?
*Skin (Bucks) traction*
Relieve muscle spasms
Extend the bone in preparation for amputation
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Bone stabilization
Alignment for healing - ANSWER-Relieve muscle spasms
Which statement by a nurse regarding a first-degree strain
indicates a need for further learning?
"The symptoms of a first-degree strain can last for several days."
"A first-degree strain demonstrates minimal inflammation and
pain."
"A first-degree strain is also known as a moderate strain."
"Range of motion remains unaffected in a first-degree strain." -
ANSWER-"A first-degree strain is also known as a moderate
strain."
A nurse is taking care of an athlete who has a first-degree sprain
in the ankle. Which action by the nurse indicates a need for
further training?
Advising the patient to rest the injured extremity up to 72 hours
Applying ice for at least 60 minutes at a stretch only for the first 24
hours after injury
Applying a compression dressing
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Elevating the affected area - ANSWER-Applying ice for at least 60
minutes at a stretch only for the first 24 hours after injury
A patient recently obtained a fracture and is asking the nurse
about nonsurgical management of bone fractures. Which
statements by the nurse are correct? Select all that apply.
"Nonsurgical management of bone fractures can be achieved with
the help of splints."
"External fixation is a form of nonsurgical management of bone
fractures."
"Nonsurgical management of bone fractures can be achieved with
the help of casts."
"Open reduction with internal fixation is a form of nonsurgical
management of bone fractures."
"Closed reduction is a form of nonsurgical management of bone
fractures." - ANSWER-"Nonsurgical management of bone
fractures can be achieved with the help of splints."
"Nonsurgical management of bone fractures can be achieved with
the help of casts."
"Closed reduction is a form of nonsurgical management of bone
fractures."
