Exam 2: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A – Hondros
Exam 2: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/
2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing
in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review|
Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A –
Hondros
QUESTION
What would we teach our patients to prevent cardiovascular complications from immobility?
Answer:
- Increase activity
- Join gym
- Learn relaxation techniques
QUESTION
To help heal wounds, what should a patient increase in their diets?
Answer:
Protein
QUESTION
What should we watch for in patients with colitis?
Answer:
vitamin A loss
QUESTION
What is a urinary issue/complication of immobility?
Answer: - Decreased output
- Increase frequency
QUESTION
Confidentiality?
Answer:
protecting the privacy
QUESTION
Effects of stress on the body
Answer:
headache and body aches
depression
increase in BP
increased heart-rate
increased blood sugar
sleep issues
increase respiratory rate
hyperventilation
decreased digestive enzymes
increased muscle tension
ulcers
loss of appetite
nausea
diarrhea
constipation
QUESTION
Warfarin antidote
Answer:
Vitamin K
QUESTION
Trade name for warfarin?
Answer:
Coumadin
QUESTION
Hypercalcemia S/S
Answer:
nausea, vomiting, lethargy, polyuria, thirst, dehydration, stupor, and coma
QUESTION
Hyponatremia S/S
Answer:
Nausea
Muscle cramps
Confusion
Muscular twitching, coma
Seizures
Headache
QUESTION
Hypomagnesemia S/S
Answer:
Anorexia, Distention, Neuromuscular irritability, Depression, Disorientation, tetany
QUESTION
Ph 7.73 co28 bicarb 28 – what is it?
Answer:
metabolic alkalosis
QUESTION
Hypernatremia S/S
Answer:
Thirst, Hyperpyrexia, Sticky mucous membranes, Dry mouth, Hallucinations, Lethargy,
Irritability, Seizures
QUESTION
Nursing interventions for this imbalance would be to administer kayexalate
Answer:
hyperkalemia
QUESTION
Which metabolic imbalance is a patient with continuous NG suctioning most at risk for?
Answer:
Metabolic alkalosis because we are suctioning out the acid
QUESTION
- Ph 7.19
- Co2 36
- Bicarb 13
Answer:
metabolic acidosis
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