Med Surg 2 Final Exam (Test Bank) Test Questions with Answers
Graded A+
The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after
surgery for a compound fracture. Which specific care does Changing wound dressings
the nurse anticipate for this patient?
A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and
undergoes a closed reduction and placement of a fiber-
glass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical
Delay or absence of healing
30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does
the nurse recognize as a possible complication for this
patient?
An older adult patient is postoperative for a total hip joint
replacement. Which nursing care is inappropriate for this Medicated with oral pain medications
patient on the day of surgery?
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is scheduled
for joint replacement the next day. Which patient care Manage preoperative pain.
goals are appropriate at this time?
The nurse is providing care for a patient following an
open reduction of a compound fracture. Which neurologic
There exists numbness and tingling sensations
finding does the nurse report immediately to the HCP or
registered nurse (RN)?
A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed
medication allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which patient state-
"It blocks formation of uric acid."
ment indicates understanding of the action of this med-
ication?
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient
who has an upper extremity amputation. Which factor
does the nurse keep in mind about this type of amputation The upper extremity is more specialized.
being more debilitating than a lower extremity amputa-
tion?
, Med Surg 2 Final Exam (Test Bank) Test Questions with Answers
Graded A+
A patient who has a displaced midshaft fracture of the left
femur is in balanced suspension skeletal traction with 35
Notify the RN.
pounds of weight. The patient reports calf pain with right
foot dorsiflexion. Which action does the nurse take?
The home-care nurse is attending to a patient with os-
teomyelitis in a lower extremity from a traumatic bone
fracture. The patient has an open wound that is infected. Clean technique is used when the dressing is changed.
Which observation prompts the nurse to provide addi-
tional information to the patient and family?
The nurse is providing care for a patient being treated
after a complicated femur fracture. The nurse has noticed
drowsiness, tachycardia, and a low-grade fever. Which Presence of a petechial rash on chest and neck
additional manifestation alerts the nurse to the possibility
of a fat emboli?
The nurse is assisting with the preparation of materials for
a health fair aimed at promoting health in women. Which
The ages of adults have increased.
reason does the nurse recognize as a probable cause of
an increase in the incidence of osteoporosis?
The nurse is providing care for a patient who experienced
a closed reduction to a fracture of the ulna. Which man-
Pallor with extremity warmth
ifestation does the nurse recognize as an early symptom
of acute compartment syndrome?
The nurse is providing care for a patient after an
above-the-knee amputation because of ischemia related
Lying on the abdomen as prescribed
to diabetes mellitus complications. Which nursing care is
essential for promoting ambulation?
A patient is being prepared for a prosthesis following
surgery for an amputation. Which information will the Skin inspection is performed each time the sock is re-
nurse provide to the client regarding the use of a pros- moved.
thesis?
Graded A+
The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after
surgery for a compound fracture. Which specific care does Changing wound dressings
the nurse anticipate for this patient?
A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and
undergoes a closed reduction and placement of a fiber-
glass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical
Delay or absence of healing
30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does
the nurse recognize as a possible complication for this
patient?
An older adult patient is postoperative for a total hip joint
replacement. Which nursing care is inappropriate for this Medicated with oral pain medications
patient on the day of surgery?
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is scheduled
for joint replacement the next day. Which patient care Manage preoperative pain.
goals are appropriate at this time?
The nurse is providing care for a patient following an
open reduction of a compound fracture. Which neurologic
There exists numbness and tingling sensations
finding does the nurse report immediately to the HCP or
registered nurse (RN)?
A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed
medication allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which patient state-
"It blocks formation of uric acid."
ment indicates understanding of the action of this med-
ication?
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient
who has an upper extremity amputation. Which factor
does the nurse keep in mind about this type of amputation The upper extremity is more specialized.
being more debilitating than a lower extremity amputa-
tion?
, Med Surg 2 Final Exam (Test Bank) Test Questions with Answers
Graded A+
A patient who has a displaced midshaft fracture of the left
femur is in balanced suspension skeletal traction with 35
Notify the RN.
pounds of weight. The patient reports calf pain with right
foot dorsiflexion. Which action does the nurse take?
The home-care nurse is attending to a patient with os-
teomyelitis in a lower extremity from a traumatic bone
fracture. The patient has an open wound that is infected. Clean technique is used when the dressing is changed.
Which observation prompts the nurse to provide addi-
tional information to the patient and family?
The nurse is providing care for a patient being treated
after a complicated femur fracture. The nurse has noticed
drowsiness, tachycardia, and a low-grade fever. Which Presence of a petechial rash on chest and neck
additional manifestation alerts the nurse to the possibility
of a fat emboli?
The nurse is assisting with the preparation of materials for
a health fair aimed at promoting health in women. Which
The ages of adults have increased.
reason does the nurse recognize as a probable cause of
an increase in the incidence of osteoporosis?
The nurse is providing care for a patient who experienced
a closed reduction to a fracture of the ulna. Which man-
Pallor with extremity warmth
ifestation does the nurse recognize as an early symptom
of acute compartment syndrome?
The nurse is providing care for a patient after an
above-the-knee amputation because of ischemia related
Lying on the abdomen as prescribed
to diabetes mellitus complications. Which nursing care is
essential for promoting ambulation?
A patient is being prepared for a prosthesis following
surgery for an amputation. Which information will the Skin inspection is performed each time the sock is re-
nurse provide to the client regarding the use of a pros- moved.
thesis?
