HONDROS NUR 180 FINAL

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HONDROS NUR 180 FINAL

ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

(3 SATA)You have a patient with mental and emotional difficulties is sensitive to sound and light. What actions will you take? - correct answer- 1 .Place the patient in a carpeted room,

• be sure that no lights are flickering,
• provide the patient with recordings of ocean waves and light

rain.

(3 SATA)You are assessing the coping patterns of a new patient. What data would you expect to find? - correct answer-

• Current stressors
• Use of drugs or alcohol
• Recent weight loss

(3 SATA) What characteristics will you be looking for in a patient that you suspect has substance abuse disorder - correct answer- 1. neglect of self care

• impaired family functioning
• increased use of the substance despite negative

consequences.

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(4 SATA)Which of the following would mental health professionals strive to help patients develop and maintain regarding spiritual care? - correct answer- 1. Inner strength

• Self awareness
• Life's meaning and purpose

4.Relationships to others

(4 SATA)Collecting data of religious beliefs and practices from patients. What should you include? - correct answer- 1. What role does religion play in your life?

• What is your source of strength and hope?
• What brings you comfort and joy?
• Does your religion have any special days?

Patient prescribed Laxopam for anxiety. What indicates needs for further teaching? - correct answer- "I can take this medication to relieve everyday stress"

You have a patient scheduled for surgery and wants to wear a bracelet that has significant meaning to them. When you ask them to remove it, they say they really wish they could wear it during the procedure. What do you do next? - correct answer- Determine if the item may remain in place during the procedure

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You have a muslim patient wishing to face MECCA. What position should the nurse place the patient's bed? - correct answer- South East direction from the United States

You have a patient that is a jehovah's witness and the physician orders 2 units of blood ASAP but she refuses to sign the consent form. What should you do next. - correct answer- Notify the physician STAT and Report the patient's refusal

You have a patient that recently lost a loved one and would like to attend a grief meeting but does not drive, cannot afford a taxi, doesn't wish to burden family or friends. What would you do next? - correct answer- Offer to acquire information about senior services that may help the patient.

You have a dying patient and family reports that the dying patient is speaking to a deceased loved one. Family comes to the nurses station concerned about too much pain medication.How should the nurse respond? - correct answer- This is a normal sign of approaching death and it is important that we do all we can to keep her pain tolerable.

You have a patient prescribed Fluoxetine. Which response indicates further teaching is needed? - correct answer- The patient states "I must take this medication with a full meal."

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