GERIATRIC NURSING GUIDE EXAM 3 2026 TEST
PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ osteopathy. Answer: whole-body approach to medical care that
emphasizes the role of the musculo-skeletal system in health and
disease
-manipulative/body based method
◉ therapeutic touch. Answer: biofield therapy that uses the hands
on or near the body to provide comfort, pain relief, and healing
-energy therapy
◉ tai chi; qi gong. Answer: tai chi: nonaggressive martial art
qi gong: series of movements, breathing, and meditation.
-both modalities develop body strength and flexibility, improve
balance, increase physical stamina, decrease pain and stiffness,
improve sleep, and enhance mental alertness and muscular control.
-energy therapies
◉ reiki. Answer: balance energy to enhance the body's ability to heal
itself
-energy therapy
,◉ magnet therapy. Answer: uses the property of magnetism to treat
a variety of human conditions.
-operates on the premise that the iron in hemoglobin is attracted to
a magnet placed on the skin.
-application of a magnet to an injured or fatigued area increases
blood flow, which is supposed to aid in healing
-energy therapy
◉ biology based methods. Answer: -dietary therapies
-aromatherapy (essential oils)
-nonherbal dietary supplementals (hormones, probiotics, vitamins,
fish oil, minerals)
-herbal therapy
◉ herbal therapy. Answer: not approved for use as drugs and are not
regulated by the FDA
-natural isn't always safe
-watch out for interactions with prescription and OTC meds
◉ holistic medicine assessment. Answer: accurate meds history
including: prescription meds, OTC meds, natural and herbal meds
-ask how the patient usually takes care of him/herself when ill
-ask who the patient goes to for advice and healing other than a
traditional medicine doctor
,◉ nursing roles/interventions for holistic healing. Answer: -ensure
safety, meds/herbal interactions
-facilitate discussions with patient and HCP
-education: self care practices, nutritional counseling, exercise and
movement training, stress management skills
◉ when is the rate of healing of damaged tissue greatest?. Answer:
during sleep
◉ benefits of sleep. Answer: - increases mental performance-
improves learning, helps storage of long term memory
- restores energy
- improves ability to cope
- strengthens immune system
◉ circadian rhythm. Answer: internal biological clock
-24hr day-night sleep/wake pattern
-affects overall level of functioning
◉ desynchronization. Answer: when one's biological clock is not
allowed to follow a specific pattern, due to outside influences,
illness, etc.
, ◉ NREM sleep. Answer: - 75-80% of sleep
- consists of 3 stages, each deeper than the last
- physiological changes vary per state
- decreased BP, pulse, RR, body temp
- muscles relax
◉ REM sleep. Answer: characterized by distinct, rapid eye
movements
-essential for emotional, and cognitive restoration
-vital signs may be irregular
-EEG resembles wakefulness
◉ how often does REM sleep occur?. Answer: about every 90
minutes and lasts an average of 20 min
◉ sleep cycle. Answer: -pass through 3 stages of NREM sleep
-pattern then reverses and returns to NREM 2
-enter into REM
-goes back through NREM 2, 3, 2, then REM
-each cycle lasts 90-100min
-people go through 4-5 cycles per night
PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ osteopathy. Answer: whole-body approach to medical care that
emphasizes the role of the musculo-skeletal system in health and
disease
-manipulative/body based method
◉ therapeutic touch. Answer: biofield therapy that uses the hands
on or near the body to provide comfort, pain relief, and healing
-energy therapy
◉ tai chi; qi gong. Answer: tai chi: nonaggressive martial art
qi gong: series of movements, breathing, and meditation.
-both modalities develop body strength and flexibility, improve
balance, increase physical stamina, decrease pain and stiffness,
improve sleep, and enhance mental alertness and muscular control.
-energy therapies
◉ reiki. Answer: balance energy to enhance the body's ability to heal
itself
-energy therapy
,◉ magnet therapy. Answer: uses the property of magnetism to treat
a variety of human conditions.
-operates on the premise that the iron in hemoglobin is attracted to
a magnet placed on the skin.
-application of a magnet to an injured or fatigued area increases
blood flow, which is supposed to aid in healing
-energy therapy
◉ biology based methods. Answer: -dietary therapies
-aromatherapy (essential oils)
-nonherbal dietary supplementals (hormones, probiotics, vitamins,
fish oil, minerals)
-herbal therapy
◉ herbal therapy. Answer: not approved for use as drugs and are not
regulated by the FDA
-natural isn't always safe
-watch out for interactions with prescription and OTC meds
◉ holistic medicine assessment. Answer: accurate meds history
including: prescription meds, OTC meds, natural and herbal meds
-ask how the patient usually takes care of him/herself when ill
-ask who the patient goes to for advice and healing other than a
traditional medicine doctor
,◉ nursing roles/interventions for holistic healing. Answer: -ensure
safety, meds/herbal interactions
-facilitate discussions with patient and HCP
-education: self care practices, nutritional counseling, exercise and
movement training, stress management skills
◉ when is the rate of healing of damaged tissue greatest?. Answer:
during sleep
◉ benefits of sleep. Answer: - increases mental performance-
improves learning, helps storage of long term memory
- restores energy
- improves ability to cope
- strengthens immune system
◉ circadian rhythm. Answer: internal biological clock
-24hr day-night sleep/wake pattern
-affects overall level of functioning
◉ desynchronization. Answer: when one's biological clock is not
allowed to follow a specific pattern, due to outside influences,
illness, etc.
, ◉ NREM sleep. Answer: - 75-80% of sleep
- consists of 3 stages, each deeper than the last
- physiological changes vary per state
- decreased BP, pulse, RR, body temp
- muscles relax
◉ REM sleep. Answer: characterized by distinct, rapid eye
movements
-essential for emotional, and cognitive restoration
-vital signs may be irregular
-EEG resembles wakefulness
◉ how often does REM sleep occur?. Answer: about every 90
minutes and lasts an average of 20 min
◉ sleep cycle. Answer: -pass through 3 stages of NREM sleep
-pattern then reverses and returns to NREM 2
-enter into REM
-goes back through NREM 2, 3, 2, then REM
-each cycle lasts 90-100min
-people go through 4-5 cycles per night
