VSIM Josephine Morrow Pre-Sim & Post-Sim Exam Questions And Answers

VSIM Josephine Morrow Pre-Sim & Post-Sim Exam Questions And Answers The nurse is reviewing the patient's laboratory results. Which lab test most accurately represents current nutritional status? - ANS Prealbumin The nurse is completing an admission assessment on a patient admitted for impaired skin integrity. Which questions would be appropriate for the nurse to ask the patient? - ANS -Have you noticed any swelling on your feet, ankles, or fingers? -Do some areas of your skin seem warmer or colder than others? -Have you used pads or special pants because you can't control your urine? -Do you have any sores on your body? The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with bilateral lower extremity edema. What questions should the nurse ask when completing a health history? - ANS -When did the edema start? -Can you describe the edema? -Do you have any recent history of surgery or illness? The nurse is conducting a skin assessment using the Braden scale. How would the nurse interpret a score of 12? - ANS High Risk The nurse is assessing a patient admitted with a venous stasis ulcer on the right lower extremity. What would the nurse expect to find when assessing the leg? - ANS Dark discoloration of the skin surrounding the wound site The nurse is preparing to irrigate a wound. Which statement, if made by the nurse, indicates an understanding of the procedure? - ANS I will gently direct a stream of fluid into the wound, keeping the syringe tip at least one inch from the upper tip of the wound.