NSG 3100 Exam 2 Review

Front

What is the first action a nurse should take when caring for a patient with a wound that has a drain and dressing?

Back

Provide analgesic medications as ordered.

Front

What type of wound healing is expected for a patient with a stage 3 pressure ulcer?

Back

Secondary intention.

Front

When receiving a hand-off report, which patient finding should be assessed first?

Back

Pulse 42 beats/min.

Front

What is an important question to ask a patient with an infectious disease regarding their susceptibility?

Back

Do you have a chronic disease?

Front

Which patient is most at risk for developing an infection?

Back

A patient who is recovering from a right total hip surgery.

Front

What is the definition of secondary intention in wound healing?

Back

Wound healing that occurs when the edges of the wound are not approximated, leading to granulation tissue formation.

Front

Why is it important to assess vital signs in patients?

Back

Vital signs provide critical information about a patient's physiological status and can indicate potential complications.

Front

What role do analgesic medications play in wound care?

Back

They help manage pain, making it easier for the patient to tolerate dressing changes and other interventions.

Front

What are the characteristics of a stage 3 pressure ulcer?

Back

Full-thickness tissue loss, with visible fat, but no bone, tendon, or muscle exposed.

Front

What factors increase a patient's susceptibility to infections?

Back

Chronic diseases, immunosuppression, surgical procedures, and invasive devices.