BSNC 1000 FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATED
While teaching a postmenopausal women about osteoporsis, which would indicate a
need for further teaching?
A. "I'll include more calcium-rich foods in my diet."
B. "I'll start weight bearing exercises like walking."
C. " I'll drink soda daily to get extra energy for exercise."
D. " I'll limit caffeine and alcohol intake." - Answers -C. " I'll drink soda daily to get extra
energy for exercise."
Which risk factor is most strongly associated with development of osteoporosis?
A. high-impact exercise
B. post menopausal status
C. excessive protein intake
D. Frequent sun exposure - Answers -B. post menopausal status
Which age-related cognitive change is most likely responsible for occasional
forgetfulness with independent ADLs?
A. early onset dementia
B. impaired in neurocognitive domain
C. loss of ability to learn new skills
D. Progressive slowing of information processing - Answers -B. impaired in
neurocognitive domain
Someone with vascular dementia is unable to manage finances and gets lose. The most
likely cause of these symptoms is?
A. Disruption of blood flow to areas responsible for memory and judgement
B. Progressive loss of motor function
C. Excessive dopamine production
D. Increased intracranial pressure - Answers -A. Disruption of blood flow to areas
responsible for memory and judgement
Which of the following signs indicates cognitive decline needing further assessment in
an older adult?
A. Isn't aware of the year when asked, "What year is it"
B. Cannot remember what he had for dinner the evening before
C. Can't find his glasses, which are on top of his head.
D. Tell the nurse he isn't sleeping well. - Answers -A. Isn't aware of the year when
asked, "What year is it"
Which nursing consideration is most appropriate for managing osteoporosis with
coexisting atherosclerosis complication?
A. encourage a high-sodium diet to support calcium absorption
, B. prioritize corticosteriods use to reduce inflammation
C. monitor for risk of fall and medication interactions that may worsen bone loss
D. delay physical activity to avoid cardiac strain - Answers -C. monitor for risk of fall
and medication interactions that may worsen bone loss
A person's cough produces pale, viscous exudate with large numbers of leukocytes.
This is considered ______ exudate?
A. Serous
B. Fibrinous
C. Purulent
D. Sanguineous - Answers -C. Purulent
What would you tell a client about their upcoming cholesterol testing?
A. a higher level of HDL is associated with a lower risk of heart disease
B. high level of total cholesterol are associated with low risk
C. a lower level of LDL is associated with a higher risk of atherosclerosis
D. increase in any cholesterol type leads to an increased risk of disease - Answers -A.
a higher level of HDL is associated with a lower risk of heart disease
Strategies to slow the further development of atherosclerosis may include all the
following, except:
A. taking medications that lower total blood cholesterol
B. controlling blood pressure
C. maintaining a normal blood glucose level
D. increasing the plasma LDL:HDL ration - Answers -D. increasing the plasma
LDL:HDL ration
An older adult has suspected acute inflammation. Which provides the most direct
evidence of systemic response?
A. blood glucose level
B. pain score
C. body temp
D. oxygen saturation - Answers -C. body temp
What physiological process is most responsible for redness, warmth and swelling at an
IV site?
A. vasodilation and increased capillary permeability
B. vasoconstriction and decreased capillary permeability
C. decreased blood flow and tissue hypoxia
D. platelet aggregation and clot formation - Answers -A. vasodilation and increased
capillary permeability
After moving to a care facility, Ed reports difficulty sleeping, irritability and headaches.
Which type of stress is this?
A. Emotional
B. Behavioral
ACCURATE ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATED
While teaching a postmenopausal women about osteoporsis, which would indicate a
need for further teaching?
A. "I'll include more calcium-rich foods in my diet."
B. "I'll start weight bearing exercises like walking."
C. " I'll drink soda daily to get extra energy for exercise."
D. " I'll limit caffeine and alcohol intake." - Answers -C. " I'll drink soda daily to get extra
energy for exercise."
Which risk factor is most strongly associated with development of osteoporosis?
A. high-impact exercise
B. post menopausal status
C. excessive protein intake
D. Frequent sun exposure - Answers -B. post menopausal status
Which age-related cognitive change is most likely responsible for occasional
forgetfulness with independent ADLs?
A. early onset dementia
B. impaired in neurocognitive domain
C. loss of ability to learn new skills
D. Progressive slowing of information processing - Answers -B. impaired in
neurocognitive domain
Someone with vascular dementia is unable to manage finances and gets lose. The most
likely cause of these symptoms is?
A. Disruption of blood flow to areas responsible for memory and judgement
B. Progressive loss of motor function
C. Excessive dopamine production
D. Increased intracranial pressure - Answers -A. Disruption of blood flow to areas
responsible for memory and judgement
Which of the following signs indicates cognitive decline needing further assessment in
an older adult?
A. Isn't aware of the year when asked, "What year is it"
B. Cannot remember what he had for dinner the evening before
C. Can't find his glasses, which are on top of his head.
D. Tell the nurse he isn't sleeping well. - Answers -A. Isn't aware of the year when
asked, "What year is it"
Which nursing consideration is most appropriate for managing osteoporosis with
coexisting atherosclerosis complication?
A. encourage a high-sodium diet to support calcium absorption
, B. prioritize corticosteriods use to reduce inflammation
C. monitor for risk of fall and medication interactions that may worsen bone loss
D. delay physical activity to avoid cardiac strain - Answers -C. monitor for risk of fall
and medication interactions that may worsen bone loss
A person's cough produces pale, viscous exudate with large numbers of leukocytes.
This is considered ______ exudate?
A. Serous
B. Fibrinous
C. Purulent
D. Sanguineous - Answers -C. Purulent
What would you tell a client about their upcoming cholesterol testing?
A. a higher level of HDL is associated with a lower risk of heart disease
B. high level of total cholesterol are associated with low risk
C. a lower level of LDL is associated with a higher risk of atherosclerosis
D. increase in any cholesterol type leads to an increased risk of disease - Answers -A.
a higher level of HDL is associated with a lower risk of heart disease
Strategies to slow the further development of atherosclerosis may include all the
following, except:
A. taking medications that lower total blood cholesterol
B. controlling blood pressure
C. maintaining a normal blood glucose level
D. increasing the plasma LDL:HDL ration - Answers -D. increasing the plasma
LDL:HDL ration
An older adult has suspected acute inflammation. Which provides the most direct
evidence of systemic response?
A. blood glucose level
B. pain score
C. body temp
D. oxygen saturation - Answers -C. body temp
What physiological process is most responsible for redness, warmth and swelling at an
IV site?
A. vasodilation and increased capillary permeability
B. vasoconstriction and decreased capillary permeability
C. decreased blood flow and tissue hypoxia
D. platelet aggregation and clot formation - Answers -A. vasodilation and increased
capillary permeability
After moving to a care facility, Ed reports difficulty sleeping, irritability and headaches.
Which type of stress is this?
A. Emotional
B. Behavioral
