Exam 1: 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 1: 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
Medication in older adults
Answer:
Have a tendency to have high toxicity because of slower metabolism and less body mass
QUESTION
Mini-Cog
Answer:
screening tool for dementia (mild to moderate)
QUESTION
Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Answer:
An extensive assessment tool that screens for cognitive impairment
QUESTION
delirium
Answer:
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders. Fast
onset and is curable once the cause of delirium has been identified.
QUESTION
Dementia
Answer:
a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment, that
is often accompanied by personality changes. Incurable though there are meds to slow
progression.
QUESTION
Excess fluid volume
Answer:
Too much intake and not enough output.
Symptoms include edema and sudden weight gain.
QUESTION
UTI symptoms in older adults
Answer:
confusion
cloudy, dark and foul smelling urine
dizziness
nausea
frequent urination
painful urination
abdominal pain
QUESTION
orthostatic hypotension
Answer:
sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs upon standing up or during physical activity or could
also be caused by meds
QUESTION
Benefits of exercise
Answer:
Improves cardiovascular health
Increases muscle tone and flexibility
Enhances immune system
Promotes weight loss
Decreases stress/increases overall feeling of well-being
QUESTION
open-ended questions
Answer:
is best communication when taking a health history for older adults. Allow time for patient to
respond and be patient.
QUESTION
Listen at the apical pulse for:
Answer:
one minute
QUESTION
Therapeutic communication
Answer:
Verbal and nonverbal communication techniques that encourage patients to express their feelings
and to achieve a positive relationship.
QUESTION
What makes a patient high risk for falls?
Answer:
History of falls
Vision
IV
Foley Catheter
QUESTION
prevent osteoporosis
Answer:
regular exercise (weight-bearing 30 mins)
adequate Vitamin D and calcium (supplementation)
QUESTION
Foods high in phosphorous
Answer:
seeds and nuts
QUESTION
How many calories for the elderly adult
Answer:
1200 calories
QUESTION
How much water for the elderly adult
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