NUR 242 Exam 1 fully solved & updated 2026(latest
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VERSIONS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT) A+ GRADED ASSURED
A biopsy is what type of procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER: Diagnostic
A patient has received 10 mg of Morphine via IV 20 minutes ago and is noticeably groggy. The
physician requests you witness the signature of his informed consent. How would you, as a
patient advocate, proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER: Informed consent should be received before
patient is given any preop analgesics to ensure a clear state of mind.
Side note: A nurse is not responsible for clarification of risks or procedure explanation.
A nurse can witness signature.
A pt asks you why what he eats has anything to do with wound healing. What is your response? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Successful healing of pressure injuries depends on adequate intake of
calories protein, vitamins, minerals and water.
A pt goes to the ER for swelling and pain in her right calf. The PT states that it occurred after she
accidentally cut herself. Based on her symptoms, what skin condition might the nurse suspect the
patient has? - CORRECT ANSWER: Cellulitis.
Cellulitis is inflammation of the skin and subq tissue.
A pt is receiving a blood transfusion and breaks out in hives. What is the nurses first step? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Immediately stop the the transfusion and start normal saline
, A pt presents with muscle weakness, trouble walking, and a beefy red tongue. Based on these
symptoms, what might we conclude the patient will be diagnosed with? - CORRECT ANSWER:
B-12 Deficiency
A pt's health history states that they are on corticosteroids. The PACU nurse that this increases
the risk of what? - CORRECT ANSWER: wound dehiscence
After a procedure, a pt's vitals signs are the following:
BP: 90/50
RR: 26
HR: 110
O2: 88%
What is this a potential sign of?
A.Infection
B. Heavy blood loss
C. These vitals are to be expected after a procedure - CORRECT ANSWER: B
After a procedure, what should the nurse assess immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER: ABC's
Make sure airway is clear, note respiration depth, listen to lung sounds
After receiving shift report, the night nurse looks at the lab values for a patient with cellulitis.
What abnormal lab values might you see? - CORRECT ANSWER: -WBC - elevated
-Creatinine- elevated
-Bicarbonate- low
version verified for accuracy) 2026 Latest!! LATEST
VERSIONS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT) A+ GRADED ASSURED
A biopsy is what type of procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER: Diagnostic
A patient has received 10 mg of Morphine via IV 20 minutes ago and is noticeably groggy. The
physician requests you witness the signature of his informed consent. How would you, as a
patient advocate, proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER: Informed consent should be received before
patient is given any preop analgesics to ensure a clear state of mind.
Side note: A nurse is not responsible for clarification of risks or procedure explanation.
A nurse can witness signature.
A pt asks you why what he eats has anything to do with wound healing. What is your response? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Successful healing of pressure injuries depends on adequate intake of
calories protein, vitamins, minerals and water.
A pt goes to the ER for swelling and pain in her right calf. The PT states that it occurred after she
accidentally cut herself. Based on her symptoms, what skin condition might the nurse suspect the
patient has? - CORRECT ANSWER: Cellulitis.
Cellulitis is inflammation of the skin and subq tissue.
A pt is receiving a blood transfusion and breaks out in hives. What is the nurses first step? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Immediately stop the the transfusion and start normal saline
, A pt presents with muscle weakness, trouble walking, and a beefy red tongue. Based on these
symptoms, what might we conclude the patient will be diagnosed with? - CORRECT ANSWER:
B-12 Deficiency
A pt's health history states that they are on corticosteroids. The PACU nurse that this increases
the risk of what? - CORRECT ANSWER: wound dehiscence
After a procedure, a pt's vitals signs are the following:
BP: 90/50
RR: 26
HR: 110
O2: 88%
What is this a potential sign of?
A.Infection
B. Heavy blood loss
C. These vitals are to be expected after a procedure - CORRECT ANSWER: B
After a procedure, what should the nurse assess immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER: ABC's
Make sure airway is clear, note respiration depth, listen to lung sounds
After receiving shift report, the night nurse looks at the lab values for a patient with cellulitis.
What abnormal lab values might you see? - CORRECT ANSWER: -WBC - elevated
-Creatinine- elevated
-Bicarbonate- low
