NUR 257 Chronic Exam 3 Actual Questions and
Answers |Latest Update | 100% Correct-Galen.
Question 1
The nurse assists an older adult man who diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus to
improve his glucose control. Which of the following instructions does the nurse give
to this individual when he plans to walk more than usual in 1 day?
Correct Answer
Monitor blood glucose levels before and after walk.
Question 2
A 78 - year - old client with type 2 diabetes has a recent diagnosis of diabetic
retinopathy . The nurse should explain that which of the following could contribute to
the progression of this condition ?
Correct Answer
High blood pressure
Question 3
A patient with heart failure who reports intermittent shortness of breath during the
night is experiencing
Correct Answer
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
Question 4
Diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of death and a major cause of disability
in the United States.
Correct Answer
seventh
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,Question 5
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often associated with
Correct Answer
nonketotic hyperosmolality.
Question 6
Evista and calcitonin is a medication that is used to prevent the development of
osteoporosis and slow its progression.
Correct Answer
True
Question 7
The nurse recognizes which of the following signs and symptoms as an indication of
hypothyroidism in an older adult? (Select all that apply.)
A. Decrease in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxine (T4)
B. Heat intolerance
C. Gait disturbances
D. Palpitations
E. Decline in cognitive function
Correct Answer
CDE
Question 8
An older man in a cardiac rehabilitation exercise class refuses to participate in the
cool-down phase of the activity; consequently, 2 minutes later, he passes out but
quickly regains consciousness. Which instruction does the nurse include in client
teaching to reinforce the importance of cooling down after exercising to this man?
Correct Answer
Baroreceptor function diminishes with age.
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,Question 9
An older client with Type II Diabetes Mellitus tells a nurse: "I don't know how I am
going to continue with this blood sugar testing. I know it is important, but the strips
are so expensive." The nurse formulates a response based on the what knowledge?
Correct Answer
Diabetic testing supplies are covered by Medicare part B.
Question 10
The A in BEFAST
Correct Answer
Arm weakness
Question 11
Insulin binding to its receptor on target cells results in
Correct Answer
increased facilitated cellular diffusion of glucose.
Question 12
The primary cause of Hemorrhagic stroke is Low blood pressure
Correct Answer
false
Question 13
The patient may not be able to speak, more often speaks easily with many long
words, but the content does not make sense. Often having problems finding the
correct word and substituting the incorrect word not realizing it?
Correct Answer
Fluent (Wenicke's) Aphasia
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, Question 14
What type of seizure usually occurs in children and is characterized by brief staring
spells?
Correct Answer
Absence
Question 15
78 yr old w/ dementia has UTI. She is more confused, restless, and disoriented than
usual. What should the RN suspect
Correct Answer
Onset of delirium due to the UTI
Question 16
It is true that Bell palsy is a
Correct Answer
paralysis of the muscles innervated by the facial nerve.
Question 17
A 65 - year - old client with type 1 diabetes is admitted with an acute infection . The
nurse anticipates that the client may need an adjustment in insulin therapy . Which of
the following explains why insulin adjustments may be necessary in this situation ?
Correct Answer
The body becomes more resistant to insulin during times of infection.
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Answers |Latest Update | 100% Correct-Galen.
Question 1
The nurse assists an older adult man who diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus to
improve his glucose control. Which of the following instructions does the nurse give
to this individual when he plans to walk more than usual in 1 day?
Correct Answer
Monitor blood glucose levels before and after walk.
Question 2
A 78 - year - old client with type 2 diabetes has a recent diagnosis of diabetic
retinopathy . The nurse should explain that which of the following could contribute to
the progression of this condition ?
Correct Answer
High blood pressure
Question 3
A patient with heart failure who reports intermittent shortness of breath during the
night is experiencing
Correct Answer
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
Question 4
Diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of death and a major cause of disability
in the United States.
Correct Answer
seventh
Page 1 of 59
,Question 5
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often associated with
Correct Answer
nonketotic hyperosmolality.
Question 6
Evista and calcitonin is a medication that is used to prevent the development of
osteoporosis and slow its progression.
Correct Answer
True
Question 7
The nurse recognizes which of the following signs and symptoms as an indication of
hypothyroidism in an older adult? (Select all that apply.)
A. Decrease in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxine (T4)
B. Heat intolerance
C. Gait disturbances
D. Palpitations
E. Decline in cognitive function
Correct Answer
CDE
Question 8
An older man in a cardiac rehabilitation exercise class refuses to participate in the
cool-down phase of the activity; consequently, 2 minutes later, he passes out but
quickly regains consciousness. Which instruction does the nurse include in client
teaching to reinforce the importance of cooling down after exercising to this man?
Correct Answer
Baroreceptor function diminishes with age.
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,Question 9
An older client with Type II Diabetes Mellitus tells a nurse: "I don't know how I am
going to continue with this blood sugar testing. I know it is important, but the strips
are so expensive." The nurse formulates a response based on the what knowledge?
Correct Answer
Diabetic testing supplies are covered by Medicare part B.
Question 10
The A in BEFAST
Correct Answer
Arm weakness
Question 11
Insulin binding to its receptor on target cells results in
Correct Answer
increased facilitated cellular diffusion of glucose.
Question 12
The primary cause of Hemorrhagic stroke is Low blood pressure
Correct Answer
false
Question 13
The patient may not be able to speak, more often speaks easily with many long
words, but the content does not make sense. Often having problems finding the
correct word and substituting the incorrect word not realizing it?
Correct Answer
Fluent (Wenicke's) Aphasia
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, Question 14
What type of seizure usually occurs in children and is characterized by brief staring
spells?
Correct Answer
Absence
Question 15
78 yr old w/ dementia has UTI. She is more confused, restless, and disoriented than
usual. What should the RN suspect
Correct Answer
Onset of delirium due to the UTI
Question 16
It is true that Bell palsy is a
Correct Answer
paralysis of the muscles innervated by the facial nerve.
Question 17
A 65 - year - old client with type 1 diabetes is admitted with an acute infection . The
nurse anticipates that the client may need an adjustment in insulin therapy . Which of
the following explains why insulin adjustments may be necessary in this situation ?
Correct Answer
The body becomes more resistant to insulin during times of infection.
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