Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024
Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in
Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade
A – Galen
QUESTION
Pt with pneumonia and lung sounds in the left lung…best action by nurse
Answer:
Check O2 sat
QUESTION
Been to conference about heart disease, teaching peers about patho of myocardial
infarctions….how would you explain?
Answer:
Ischemia that completely blocked blood flow to their heart
QUESTION
Pt with asthma not responding to medication…pt asks why they aren’t getting better
Answer:
with asthma, different things trigger it so basically tell the patient that a trigger to one patient
may not be a trigger to the other patient
QUESTION
Pt with asthma being treated with nebulizer …priority RN action would be
Answer:
diminished gas exchange prevents gas exchange so addressing the diminished gas exchange is
priority
QUESTION
Heart failure 3
Answer:
comfortable while resting is the most correct
QUESTION
Warfarin for a stroke patient and they’re receiving this med and their lab value that indicates the
need for immediate intervention
Answer:
high potassium (normal 3.6-5.2)
QUESTION
Elderly with stroke…priority is to
Answer:
help the patient maintain the ability to be as independent as possible is the goal with this patient
QUESTION
Talking with pt family who has Parkinson’s, which statement requires further teaching by the
family
Answer:
I should remind them to focus on their feet while walking
QUESTION
Pt with delirium on a busy street with night clothes on, how would you approach the patient?
Answer:
Use simple words to help reorient the patient, be patient and explain the RN actions to the
patient.
QUESTION
Working in LTC, pt has a right hemisphere stroke with sensory perception deficits…what
actions should be implemented?
Answer:
Keep personal items close to the patient so they can see and reach them safely.
QUESTION
Pt with Alzheimer’s newly diagnoses
Answer:
greatest risk factor for disease development is AGE
QUESTION
Easily establish recognized landmarks
Answer:
EASILY ESTABLISH RECOGNIZED LANDMARKS
QUESTION
Know 4 different types of aphasia
Answer:
fluent (Warnickes) aphasia
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