Question 1

What would be the correct explanation of catheter care?

Accepted Answer

A) Cleansing the first 2 inches of the catheter with soap and water every shift 
B) Disinfecting the entire catheter with alcohol every shift 
C) Lubricating the catheter with antiseptic lotion every 24 hours 
D) Cleansing the meatal-catheter junction every 24 hours 
A) Cleansing the first 2 inches of the catheter with soap and water every shift 
B) Disinfecting the entire catheter with alcohol every shift 
C) Lubricating the catheter with antiseptic lotion every 24 hours 
D) Cleansing the meatal-catheter junction every 24 hours

Question 2

If a patient has a transfusion reaction,the nurse should perform the following interventions in which priority order? Put a comma and space between each answer choice (A,B,C,D,etc.).
A) Take and record vital signs
B) Notify physician and blood bank
C) Stop the transfusion
D) Monitor urine output
E) Return blood and tubing to the blood bank

Accepted Answer

C,A,B,E,D
The correct sequence of interv

Question 3

When a patient asks if he can keep the heating pack on his leg all the time,the nurse reminds him of which of the following complication of long-term heat application?

Accepted Answer

A) The heat can cause extreme vasoconstriction. 
B) The heat can increase the possibility of infection. 
C) The heat can cause the blood pressure to increase. 
D) The heat can damage epithelial cells. 
A) The heat can cause extreme vasoconstriction. 
B) The heat can increase the possibility of infection. 
C) The heat can cause the blood pressure to increase. 
D) The heat can damage epithelial cells.

Question 4

Hot moist compresses have which positive effect(s)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Improvement of circulation 
B) Relief of edema 
C) Consolidation of exudates 
D) Enhancement of scabbing 
E) Relief of pain 
A) Improvement of circulation 
B) Relief of edema 
C) Consolidation of exudates 
D) Enhancement of scabbing 
E) Relief of pain

Exam 22: Care of Patients with Alterations in Health

What would be the correct explanation of catheter care?

When a patient asks if he can keep the heating pack on his leg all the time,the nurse reminds him of which of the following complication of long-term heat application?

Hot moist compresses have which positive effect(s)? (Select all that apply.)

Evolution of Nursing

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

Documentation

Communication

Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Cultural and Ethnic Considerations

Asepsis and Infection Control

Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility

Hygiene and Care of the Patient’s Environment

Safety

Vital Signs

Physical Assessment

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

Surgical Wound Care

Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing

Care of Patients Experiencing Urgent Alterations in Health

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Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies

Fluids and Electrolytes

Mathematics and Medication Administration

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Care of the High-Risk Mother, Newborn, and Family with Special Needs

Health Promotion for the Infant, Child, and Adolescent

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