NUR 227 Quizzes- Questions and Correct Answers

A surgical wound that has become infected is edematous with purulent drainage and debris. The nurse knows it must heal by: A. Primary Intention B. Surgical Closure C. Secondary Intention D. Tertiary Intention D A client is being admitted for the treatment of acute cellulitis of the thigh. The client asks the admitting nurse to explain what cellulitis means. The nurse bases the response on the understanding that the characteristics of cellulitis include: A. An epidermal and lymphatic infection caused by Staphylococcus. B. A skin infection into the subcutaneous tissue and dermis. C. An acute superficial infection of the lymphatics and dermis. D. An inflammation of the epidermis only. B A patient states they are having intense itching between their fingers with brown linear lines presenting. Based on your nursing knowledge this best describes what condition? A. Scabies B. Psoriasis C. Impetigo D. Eczema A ______ are hypertrophic scars that extend beyond the original wound margin. A. Eschar B. Scabs C. Keloids D. Ulcers C ________ are small, clear, fluid-filled blisters 10 mm in diameter and are commonly characteristic of herpes infections, acute allergic contact dermatitis, and some autoimmune blistering disorders. A. Papules B. Plaques C. Bullae D. Vesicles D Stage the pressure ulcer: Full thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat may be visible but bone, tendon or muscle are not exposed. Slough may be present but does not obscure the depth of tissue loss. Typically does not have undermining or tunneling, but can in some cases A. Stage III B. Stage I C. Stage IV D. Stage II A