NU 155 MEDICAL-SURGICAL
NURSING I - EXAM 3 PREP
NEWEST VERSION 2026 GALEN
COLLEGE WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
T/F, When collecting a culture from a wound, do not use pus or pooled exudates. -
answer-True
To prevent skin trauma from shearing the nurse should consider using - answer-alcohol
free barrier film
Using the RYB color code of wounds, Red would what kind of dressing or treatment? -
answer-cover with hydrocolloid dressing
Using the RYB color code of wounds, YELLOW would what kind of dressing or
treatment? - answer-clean to remove nonviable tissue
Using the RYB color code of wounds, BLACK would what kind of dressing or treatment? -
answer-debridement
Normal movement is - answer-smooth and purposeful
A patient wearing an abdominal binder is having difficulty breathing, what would the
nurse do next? - answer-check the abdominal binder
_____ turns are used to bandage cylindrical parts of the body that are fairly uniform in
circumference - answer-spiral
,___ turns are used to bandage cylindrical parts of the body that are not uniform in
circumference - answer-spiral reverse
You should exercise at least - answer-30 minutes a day 5 days a week
Isotonic (dynamic) - answer-muscle contraction + active movement. Swim, run, walk
Isometric (static or setting) - answer-No joint movement (sit and squeeze)
Isokinetic (resistive) - answer-Muscle contraction with resistance
__ turns are used to cover distal parts of the body, such as the stump of an amputation.
- answer-Recurrent
Areobic - answer-requires oxygen
Anarobic - answer-without oxygen
Figure-8 turns are used to bandage the elbow, knee, or ankle because they... - answer-
permit some movement after application
Cold applications are used for ___ injuries because it provides reduction of __ & __ -
answer-sports, swelling, bleeding
Application of cold causes - answer-vasoconstriction
A patient is asking for a heating pad who has a sprained ankle. What would you teach? -
answer-24 hours after trauma, heat increases bleeding and swelling
, When cleaning a sutured wound, the nurse would wipe in what order? - answer-sutures,
distal, proximal
This type of dressing would cover a central line - answer-Tegaderm
A pt suffered a wrist injury. What acronym describes how to take care of this injury? -
answer-RICE
When assessing a wound the nurse notices clear, yellow drainage. How is this
described? - answer-Serous
The nurse notices a blue tinged thick drainage from the wound, this is called? - answer-
Pus
Venous Statis can lead to - answer-DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
What is an example of a high flow oxygen system? - answer-venturi mask with large bore
tubing
T/F: A simple face mask delivers oxygen concentrations from 40 to 60% at 5-8 L/min -
answer-True
This is used when high humidity is needed and other oxygen delivery systems are not
tolerated. - answer-Face tent
This allows delivery of oxygen when the patient is eating - answer-nasal cannula
A pt with COPD needs 35% oxygen, what will the nurse choose? - answer-Venturi Mask
NURSING I - EXAM 3 PREP
NEWEST VERSION 2026 GALEN
COLLEGE WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
T/F, When collecting a culture from a wound, do not use pus or pooled exudates. -
answer-True
To prevent skin trauma from shearing the nurse should consider using - answer-alcohol
free barrier film
Using the RYB color code of wounds, Red would what kind of dressing or treatment? -
answer-cover with hydrocolloid dressing
Using the RYB color code of wounds, YELLOW would what kind of dressing or
treatment? - answer-clean to remove nonviable tissue
Using the RYB color code of wounds, BLACK would what kind of dressing or treatment? -
answer-debridement
Normal movement is - answer-smooth and purposeful
A patient wearing an abdominal binder is having difficulty breathing, what would the
nurse do next? - answer-check the abdominal binder
_____ turns are used to bandage cylindrical parts of the body that are fairly uniform in
circumference - answer-spiral
,___ turns are used to bandage cylindrical parts of the body that are not uniform in
circumference - answer-spiral reverse
You should exercise at least - answer-30 minutes a day 5 days a week
Isotonic (dynamic) - answer-muscle contraction + active movement. Swim, run, walk
Isometric (static or setting) - answer-No joint movement (sit and squeeze)
Isokinetic (resistive) - answer-Muscle contraction with resistance
__ turns are used to cover distal parts of the body, such as the stump of an amputation.
- answer-Recurrent
Areobic - answer-requires oxygen
Anarobic - answer-without oxygen
Figure-8 turns are used to bandage the elbow, knee, or ankle because they... - answer-
permit some movement after application
Cold applications are used for ___ injuries because it provides reduction of __ & __ -
answer-sports, swelling, bleeding
Application of cold causes - answer-vasoconstriction
A patient is asking for a heating pad who has a sprained ankle. What would you teach? -
answer-24 hours after trauma, heat increases bleeding and swelling
, When cleaning a sutured wound, the nurse would wipe in what order? - answer-sutures,
distal, proximal
This type of dressing would cover a central line - answer-Tegaderm
A pt suffered a wrist injury. What acronym describes how to take care of this injury? -
answer-RICE
When assessing a wound the nurse notices clear, yellow drainage. How is this
described? - answer-Serous
The nurse notices a blue tinged thick drainage from the wound, this is called? - answer-
Pus
Venous Statis can lead to - answer-DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
What is an example of a high flow oxygen system? - answer-venturi mask with large bore
tubing
T/F: A simple face mask delivers oxygen concentrations from 40 to 60% at 5-8 L/min -
answer-True
This is used when high humidity is needed and other oxygen delivery systems are not
tolerated. - answer-Face tent
This allows delivery of oxygen when the patient is eating - answer-nasal cannula
A pt with COPD needs 35% oxygen, what will the nurse choose? - answer-Venturi Mask
