NURS 155 EXAM 3 GALEN (UNITS 6 (11-
13) ,7 (24-26) ,8(11-13)) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
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
An obturator is used with a tracheostomy when - ANSWER-The trach becomes
dislodged and needs to be reinserted
Postural drainage is done when the patient is in what position? - ANSWER-Prone
The use of an incentive spirometer can - ANSWER-expand collapsed alveoli
You discover a COPD pt having SOB, what position would assist breathing for this pt? -
ANSWER-orthopneic position
PCP says informed consent needs to be signed. RN was not present during this
discussion. He should? - ANSWER-say "What did the PCP tell you about this
procedure?"
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
13) ,7 (24-26) ,8(11-13)) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
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
An obturator is used with a tracheostomy when - ANSWER-The trach becomes
dislodged and needs to be reinserted
Postural drainage is done when the patient is in what position? - ANSWER-Prone
The use of an incentive spirometer can - ANSWER-expand collapsed alveoli
You discover a COPD pt having SOB, what position would assist breathing for this pt? -
ANSWER-orthopneic position
PCP says informed consent needs to be signed. RN was not present during this
discussion. He should? - ANSWER-say "What did the PCP tell you about this
procedure?"
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
