NUR 546 EXAM 1 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM

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NUR 546 EXAM 1 LATEST / |ACTUAL EXAM

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Symptoms of acute uncomplicated bacterial cystitis - ANSWER - Dysuria with frequency and urgency

Treatment for uncomplicated cystitis - ANSWER - No culture needed, broad spectrum antibiotics for 3 days (Bactrim, Cipro, Macrobid)

Complicated bacterial cystitis - ANSWER - Pregnancy, recurrent UtIs with antibiotic treatment, decreased immunity, recurrent within 6 months

In performing a physical assessment for an older adult, the nurse anticipates finding which of the following normal physiological changes of aging?

• Increased perspiration
• Increased airway resistance
• Increased salivary secretions
• Increased pitch discrimination - Correct Answer - Increased airway

resistance

There are factors that influence the musculoskeletal system associated

with aging. The nurse recognizes that with age:

• Men have the greatest incidence of osteoporosis 1 / 3

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• Muscle fibers increase in size and become tighter
• Weight-bearing exercise reduces the loss of bone mass
• Muscle strength does not diminish as much as muscle mass - Correct

Answer - Weight-bearing exercise reduces the loss of bone mass

The nurse, preparing to discharge an 81-year-old client from the hospital,

recognizes that the majority of older adults:

• Require institutional care
• Have no social or family support
• Are unable to afford any medical treatment
• Are capable of taking charge of their own lives - Correct Answer - Are

capable of taking charge of their own lives

To assist older adults to meet their needs for sexuality, the nurse should

recognize that the greatest impact on the sexuality of older adults is:

• Therapeutic medications may alter sexual function
• Sexual interest declines and then fades completely with age
• Physiological changes do not adversely influence sexual activity
• Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases is no longer an issue -

Correct Answer - Therapeutic medications may alter sexual function

The nurse is presenting an information session on nutritional guidelines at a senior living center. Incorporated into the discussion are the recommendations for nutritional intake for individuals of this age-group,

which include a reduction in:

• Fiber
• Protein
• Vitamin A 2 / 3

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• Refined sugars - Correct Answer - Refined sugars

The nurse is presenting an information session on nutritional guidelines at a senior living center. Which of the following foods meets the recommended nutritional guidelines for older adults?

• Grilled chicken
• Hamburger and french fries
• Hot dog with dill pickle relish
• Baked potato with cheese and bacon bits - Correct Answer - Grilled

chicken

In the assessment of older-adult clients, it is often difficult to discriminate

between delirium and dementia. Delirium is characterized by:

• A slow progression
• Lasting months to years
• A normal state of alertness
• Occurrences at twilight or darkness - Correct Answer - Occurrences at

twilight or darkness

Why would you recommend weight loss in pcos - ANSWER - Weight loss can help reduce androgen levels

S/S of PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) - ANSWER - Cystic acne, hirsuitism, ovarian dysfunction, insulin resistance

Average age of onset of menopause - ANSWER - 46; 95% between 39-51

Duration of menopause for 95% of women - ANSWER - 2-8 years

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