ACUTE CARE PRACTICUM II NR 575 EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
(2025) ALREADY GRADED A+
What is a sequential compression device for? - ANSWER-Prevents blood clots
Should remove for mobility
What disease process are SCDs contraindicated for? - ANSWER-Peripheral artery disease
open wounds
What is the most common equipment used in a hospital setting? - ANSWER-Peripheral IV
What is the purpose of a peripheral IV? - ANSWER-Provides access point to deliver medications
and fluids
What side should the IV pole be located on in relation to the patient? - ANSWER-On the same
side as the insertion site
What should you do if an IV line is pulled? - ANSWER-Bandage or towel over site to contain
contents
What are considered yellow flags regarding lines? - ANSWER-IV line
Catheter
Rectal tube
What are some precautions when using a catheter? - ANSWER-keep below the level of the
bladder at all times to prevent back flow, bladder drains in dependent position
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,What should you do if a catheter is pulled? - ANSWER-Notify RN, hang them on trash can and be
aware if spill occurred
What type of catheter is dangerous when pulled? - ANSWER-Supra pubic catheter because it
involves stitches through abdomen
What is a rectal tube? - ANSWER-Empties bowel
What are some precautions when working with a rectal tube? - ANSWER-Bag can be heavy if
full, be aware of sitting for prolonged periods can result in skin breakdown
What are considered red flags regarding lines? - ANSWER-Ostomy bag
Nasogastric tube (inside) + Feeding tube (outside)
Jackson-Pratt Drain
Chest tube
Arterial line
Wound Vac
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
What is an ostomy bag? - ANSWER-empties bowels
What should be avoided with ostomy bags? - ANSWER-Pressure on the abdomen including gait
belts or hand placing when guarding
What is a nasogastric tube? - ANSWER-Delivers food & medicine to the stomach, typically taped
to patient
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, T/F: People with nasogastric tube are NPO. - ANSWER-No food by mouth because it can go to
lungs and result in aspiration
What should you do when an NG tube is pulled? - ANSWER-hard stop call a nurse immediately
What is a jackson pratt drain? - ANSWER-Drains an incision or injury site of fluid
What should be considered with jackson-pritt drains? - ANSWER-Avoid using gait belts because
it can be inserted in abdomen or other parts of the body to avoid puncturing
Why do chest tubes need negative pressure and are they dangerous when removed? - ANSWER-
Some chest tubes have negative pressure to ensure there is no backflow and the fluid in the
pleural cavity is suctioned
removal of tube with suction can be bad
What is the average time spent doing therapy in an IRF? - ANSWER-3 hours
What is the average time spent partcipating in therapy in a SNF? - ANSWER-1hr
Is therapy variable in a long-term acute care hospital (LTAC)? - ANSWER-yes
Is there therapy requirements in a nursing home? - ANSWER-No
What are the two ways a patient can be admitted to the hospital? - ANSWER-Planned (surgery)
or unplanned (emergency)
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COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
(2025) ALREADY GRADED A+
What is a sequential compression device for? - ANSWER-Prevents blood clots
Should remove for mobility
What disease process are SCDs contraindicated for? - ANSWER-Peripheral artery disease
open wounds
What is the most common equipment used in a hospital setting? - ANSWER-Peripheral IV
What is the purpose of a peripheral IV? - ANSWER-Provides access point to deliver medications
and fluids
What side should the IV pole be located on in relation to the patient? - ANSWER-On the same
side as the insertion site
What should you do if an IV line is pulled? - ANSWER-Bandage or towel over site to contain
contents
What are considered yellow flags regarding lines? - ANSWER-IV line
Catheter
Rectal tube
What are some precautions when using a catheter? - ANSWER-keep below the level of the
bladder at all times to prevent back flow, bladder drains in dependent position
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,What should you do if a catheter is pulled? - ANSWER-Notify RN, hang them on trash can and be
aware if spill occurred
What type of catheter is dangerous when pulled? - ANSWER-Supra pubic catheter because it
involves stitches through abdomen
What is a rectal tube? - ANSWER-Empties bowel
What are some precautions when working with a rectal tube? - ANSWER-Bag can be heavy if
full, be aware of sitting for prolonged periods can result in skin breakdown
What are considered red flags regarding lines? - ANSWER-Ostomy bag
Nasogastric tube (inside) + Feeding tube (outside)
Jackson-Pratt Drain
Chest tube
Arterial line
Wound Vac
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
What is an ostomy bag? - ANSWER-empties bowels
What should be avoided with ostomy bags? - ANSWER-Pressure on the abdomen including gait
belts or hand placing when guarding
What is a nasogastric tube? - ANSWER-Delivers food & medicine to the stomach, typically taped
to patient
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, T/F: People with nasogastric tube are NPO. - ANSWER-No food by mouth because it can go to
lungs and result in aspiration
What should you do when an NG tube is pulled? - ANSWER-hard stop call a nurse immediately
What is a jackson pratt drain? - ANSWER-Drains an incision or injury site of fluid
What should be considered with jackson-pritt drains? - ANSWER-Avoid using gait belts because
it can be inserted in abdomen or other parts of the body to avoid puncturing
Why do chest tubes need negative pressure and are they dangerous when removed? - ANSWER-
Some chest tubes have negative pressure to ensure there is no backflow and the fluid in the
pleural cavity is suctioned
removal of tube with suction can be bad
What is the average time spent doing therapy in an IRF? - ANSWER-3 hours
What is the average time spent partcipating in therapy in a SNF? - ANSWER-1hr
Is therapy variable in a long-term acute care hospital (LTAC)? - ANSWER-yes
Is there therapy requirements in a nursing home? - ANSWER-No
What are the two ways a patient can be admitted to the hospital? - ANSWER-Planned (surgery)
or unplanned (emergency)
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