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

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

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