Question 1

Inflammation and blood clots in a vein are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombophlebitis. 
B)  phlebitis. 
C)  infiltration. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  thrombophlebitis. 
B)  phlebitis. 
C)  infiltration. 
D)  none of the above A

Question 2

When applying elastic bandages, it is important to

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A)  prevent the spiral turn from overlapping. 
B)  keep the bandage smooth. 
C)  cover the fingers and toes exposed for observation. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  prevent the spiral turn from overlapping. 
B)  keep the bandage smooth. 
C)  cover the fingers and toes exposed for observation. 
D)  all of the above B

Question 3

A postoperative patient is receiving an IV. Which of the following situations makes it necessary for you to call the head nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  bleeding around the catheter 
B)  pain around the catheter 
C)  skin swelling around the catheter 
D)  all of the above 
A)  bleeding around the catheter 
B)  pain around the catheter 
C)  skin swelling around the catheter 
D)  all of the above D

Question 4

Antiembolism stockings should be applied when the patient is sitting in a chair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When the patient has an IV, you must adjust the clamps and flow rate to ensure patient safety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Pressure ulcers can be caused by wrinkles in a binder or stocking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Wrinkles in a binder can

Accepted Answer

A)  cause pressure ulcers. 
B)  cause reddened areas on the patient's skin. 
C)  cause the patient discomfort. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  cause pressure ulcers. 
B)  cause reddened areas on the patient's skin. 
C)  cause the patient discomfort. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Infiltration occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  the IV catheter comes out of the arm. 
B)  the IV catheter is properly placed in a vein. 
C)  the IV solution runs into tissue surrounding a vein. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  the IV catheter comes out of the arm. 
B)  the IV catheter is properly placed in a vein. 
C)  the IV solution runs into tissue surrounding a vein. 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

Binders are treatments used

Accepted Answer

A)  to put pressure on body parts to make the patient more comfortable. 
B)  to give support to a weakened body part. 
C)  to hold dressings and bandages in place. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  to put pressure on body parts to make the patient more comfortable. 
B)  to give support to a weakened body part. 
C)  to hold dressings and bandages in place. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

The patient is receiving intravenous therapy and the insertion site looks red and swollen. The nursing assistant should

Accepted Answer

A)  discontinue the IV. 
B)  turn the IV clamp to an off position. 
C)  notify the nurse immediately. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  discontinue the IV. 
B)  turn the IV clamp to an off position. 
C)  notify the nurse immediately. 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

The purpose of antiembolism stockings is to

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A)  help prevent the formation of blood clots in the bloodstream. 
B)  compress the veins. 
C)  improve return of blood to the heart. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  help prevent the formation of blood clots in the bloodstream. 
B)  compress the veins. 
C)  improve return of blood to the heart. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Phlebitis is a surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Antiembolism stockings or elastic bandages are used postoperatively to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the flow of blood to the legs. 
B)  support the joints when the patient begins to walk. 
C)  support the leg veins. 
D)  support the neck. 
A)  reduce the flow of blood to the legs. 
B)  support the joints when the patient begins to walk. 
C)  support the leg veins. 
D)  support the neck.

Question 14

The straight abdominal binder, the double T binder and the breast binder are all commonly used on females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Binders are never used to hold dressings and bandages in place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following can be administered by IV therapy EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  medication 
B)  ointments 
C)  fluids 
D)  nourishment 
A)  medication 
B)  ointments 
C)  fluids 
D)  nourishment

Question 17

Binders are used to give support to a weakened body part.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Antiembolism stockings come in one size-fits-all styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You note an inflamed area on the patient's skin near where an IV catheter is inserted. You should

Accepted Answer

A)  report this immediately to your supervisor. 
B)  wash the area with soap and water. 
C)  stop the IV and ring for help. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  report this immediately to your supervisor. 
B)  wash the area with soap and water. 
C)  stop the IV and ring for help. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

You are changing the gown of a patient who has an IV. You should

Accepted Answer

A)  ask that a nurse change the patient's gown. 
B)  ask the RN to remove the IV. 
C)  remove the IV yourself, remembering to restart it after changing the gown. 
D)  think of the IV bag and tube as part of the patient's arm and do not disconnect it. 
A)  ask that a nurse change the patient's gown. 
B)  ask the RN to remove the IV. 
C)  remove the IV yourself, remembering to restart it after changing the gown. 
D)  think of the IV bag and tube as part of the patient's arm and do not disconnect it.

Exam 27: Special Procedures

Inflammation and blood clots in a vein are known as

When applying elastic bandages, it is important to

A postoperative patient is receiving an IV. Which of the following situations makes it necessary for you to call the head nurse?

Antiembolism stockings should be applied when the patient is sitting in a chair.

When the patient has an IV, you must adjust the clamps and flow rate to ensure patient safety.

Pressure ulcers can be caused by wrinkles in a binder or stocking.

Wrinkles in a binder can

Infiltration occurs when

Binders are treatments used

The patient is receiving intravenous therapy and the insertion site looks red and swollen. The nursing assistant should

The purpose of antiembolism stockings is to

Phlebitis is a surgical procedure.

Antiembolism stockings or elastic bandages are used postoperatively to

The straight abdominal binder, the double T binder and the breast binder are all commonly used on females.

Binders are never used to hold dressings and bandages in place.

All of the following can be administered by IV therapy EXCEPT:

Binders are used to give support to a weakened body part.

Antiembolism stockings come in one size-fits-all styles.

You note an inflamed area on the patient's skin near where an IV catheter is inserted. You should

You are changing the gown of a patient who has an IV. You should

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