NSG300 EXAM 2, NSG 300 NURSING EXAM,

NSG300 EXAM 2, NSG 300 NURSING EXAM,

NURSING QUESTIONS AN D ANSWERS,

CLINICAL NURSING EXA M,

INTERMEDIATE NURSING CONCEPTS,

NSG300 TEST PREP

Question : A nurse finds that a patient who has urinary

incontinence scores 11 on the Braden Scale. Which nursing action is most appropriate to prevent this patient from developing pressure injuries?

• Managing shear
• Managing moisture
• proving nutrition intervention
• Providing foam wedges from positioning

Correct Answer: b. Managing Moisture

Question : How far beyond the wound edges would the nurse

extend the transparent film when framing the periwound area of a patient f negative-pressure therapy?

• 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 inch)
• 2 to 4 cm (0.8 to 1.6 inches)
• 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches)
• 4 to 6 cm (1.6 to 2.4 inches)

Correct Answer: C. 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches)

Question : Which nursing intervention would be appropriate

for a patient who is at risk of skin breakdown because of moisture?

• Keep the skin dry and free of maceration.
• Provide a pressure-redistribution surface.
• Consult a dietitian for a nutritional assessment.
• Provide a trapeze to facilitate movement in bed.

Correct Answer: A. Keep the skin dry and free of

maceration.

Question : The nurse observes that a patient's ulcer is very

slow to heal. Which action made by the nurse can help facilitate faster healing of the patient's wound?

• Obtaining necessary wound cultures
• Assessing the ulcer during each dressing change
• Using liquid skin barrier on periwound skin
• Irrigating the wound with topical agents frequently

Correct Answer: B. Assessing the ulcer during each

dressing change

Question : Which step is a component of the planning phase

for a patient who has impaired skin integrity?

• Involve the patient and family in choosing interventions.
• Apply standards of practice outlining expected outcomes.
• Examine the patient's skin for impairment of skin integrity.

• Ask the patient for his or her perception of skin integrity

after the intervention.

Correct Answer: A. Involve the patient and family in

choosing interventions.

Question : Which piece of knowledge is not required for

assessing a patient's risk of developing pressure injuries?

• Pathogenesis of pressure injuries
• Factors contributing to pressure injury formation
• Factors contributing to wound healing
• Factors contributing to inflammation and infection

Correct Answer: D. Factors contributing to inflammation

and infection

Question : Which strategy does the nurse use when

communicating with a hearing-impaired patient? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Speak loudly toward the patient's ear.

Avoid sitting at the same level as the patient.

Avoid eating or chewing while speaking.

Use a normal tone of voice and normal inflections of speech

Use written information to enhance the spoken word.

• 3,4,5
• 1,2,3
• 2,3,4

Correct Answer: A. 3,4,5

Question : Which function does black polyurethane foam

serve in wound healing? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Contracts the wound

Absorbs fluids from the would

Restricts the growth of granulation tissue

Helps determine depth of the wound

Protects the periwound tissue from pressure

• 1,2
• 3,4
• 2,5

Correct Answer: A. 1,2

Question : Which type of dressing is preferred for dry

wounds?