NUR 163 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Fatigue - Answers - Subjective Measurement
If someone is having trouble sleeping, what intervention could we use? - Answers -
Encourage pt to go outside, because sunlight helps with melatonin levels
What is a intervention for a older adult who is having trouble sleeping because of a
constant need to go to the bathroom - Answers - Wear depends (adult diapers)
A newley admitted patient is having multiple problems. What symptom do you report
first? - Answers - Breathing
What is a primary sexual right? - Answers - 2 consenting adults
To be effective communicators, nurses must... - Answers - Develop awareness of their
own values and beliefs and the way they influence their perception of patients'
experiences
Cultural Competence - Answers - A set of behaviors that includes understanding the
impact of cultural values and beliefs on human experiences, while maintaining
awareness of own cultural values and their effect on the perception of self and others.
Circadian - Answers - From Latin word "about a day"
What is the average amount of sleep needed for people ages 20 to 60 years? - Answers
- 7.5 hours
What body system controls sleep? - Answers - Central Nervous System
What causes older adults to feel sleepy earlier in the evening and to wake earlier in the
morning? Know as "phase advance" - Answers - Decreases in melatonin (which
regulates the sleep-wake cycle) and growth hormone (which promotes sleep) lead to a
shift in circadian rhythm
Does sleep efficiency increase with age? - Answers - No, sleep efficiency decreases,
older adults may complain that they do not feel refreshed after sleep.
Does the risk for sleep disorders increase with age? - Answers - Yes
, Nocturnal Movement Disorders - Answers - Restless leg syndrome, which is an
irresistible urge to move the lower extremities, or nocturnal myoclonus, which causes
sudden repetitive jerking or kicking movements of the lower extremities.
What is the most effective nonpharmacological therepy for insomnia? - Answers -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What do you teach a UAP who is feeding a patient with trouble swalowing? - Answers -
Feed them slow, with frequent rest breaks.
Lak of tendon reflexes/ deep muscle reflexes is a sign of what? (flaccid) - Answers -
Hypercalcemia
What are the normal calcium levels? - Answers - 8.5 to 10
Water Soluble Vitamins - Answers - Vitamins B & C (Birth Control)
Fat Soluble Vitamins - Answers - All- A
Dogs-D
Eat-E
Kibble- K
If you overdose on Vitamins A,D,E & K what will happen? - Answers - Liver Damage
What is the primary prevention for the flu? - Answers - Flu Shot
If someone is complaining of fatigue, what are some interventions we can tell our
patient? - Answers - To rest and exercise.
What is the Valsalva Maneuever? - Answers - Breathing through the mouth during
exercise.
What is the main cause of stress? - Answers - Change
What are external physical threats? - Answers - Extreme heat or cold, noise, physical
trauma
What are internal or psychological threats? - Answers - Thoughts and feelings
What are external social threats? - Answers - Job pressure or changeable social
relationships
Can stress be benificual? - Answers - Yes, some stress is normal and necessary.
Individual are able to pay attention to detail, to learn and to solve problems
ANSWERS
Fatigue - Answers - Subjective Measurement
If someone is having trouble sleeping, what intervention could we use? - Answers -
Encourage pt to go outside, because sunlight helps with melatonin levels
What is a intervention for a older adult who is having trouble sleeping because of a
constant need to go to the bathroom - Answers - Wear depends (adult diapers)
A newley admitted patient is having multiple problems. What symptom do you report
first? - Answers - Breathing
What is a primary sexual right? - Answers - 2 consenting adults
To be effective communicators, nurses must... - Answers - Develop awareness of their
own values and beliefs and the way they influence their perception of patients'
experiences
Cultural Competence - Answers - A set of behaviors that includes understanding the
impact of cultural values and beliefs on human experiences, while maintaining
awareness of own cultural values and their effect on the perception of self and others.
Circadian - Answers - From Latin word "about a day"
What is the average amount of sleep needed for people ages 20 to 60 years? - Answers
- 7.5 hours
What body system controls sleep? - Answers - Central Nervous System
What causes older adults to feel sleepy earlier in the evening and to wake earlier in the
morning? Know as "phase advance" - Answers - Decreases in melatonin (which
regulates the sleep-wake cycle) and growth hormone (which promotes sleep) lead to a
shift in circadian rhythm
Does sleep efficiency increase with age? - Answers - No, sleep efficiency decreases,
older adults may complain that they do not feel refreshed after sleep.
Does the risk for sleep disorders increase with age? - Answers - Yes
, Nocturnal Movement Disorders - Answers - Restless leg syndrome, which is an
irresistible urge to move the lower extremities, or nocturnal myoclonus, which causes
sudden repetitive jerking or kicking movements of the lower extremities.
What is the most effective nonpharmacological therepy for insomnia? - Answers -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What do you teach a UAP who is feeding a patient with trouble swalowing? - Answers -
Feed them slow, with frequent rest breaks.
Lak of tendon reflexes/ deep muscle reflexes is a sign of what? (flaccid) - Answers -
Hypercalcemia
What are the normal calcium levels? - Answers - 8.5 to 10
Water Soluble Vitamins - Answers - Vitamins B & C (Birth Control)
Fat Soluble Vitamins - Answers - All- A
Dogs-D
Eat-E
Kibble- K
If you overdose on Vitamins A,D,E & K what will happen? - Answers - Liver Damage
What is the primary prevention for the flu? - Answers - Flu Shot
If someone is complaining of fatigue, what are some interventions we can tell our
patient? - Answers - To rest and exercise.
What is the Valsalva Maneuever? - Answers - Breathing through the mouth during
exercise.
What is the main cause of stress? - Answers - Change
What are external physical threats? - Answers - Extreme heat or cold, noise, physical
trauma
What are internal or psychological threats? - Answers - Thoughts and feelings
What are external social threats? - Answers - Job pressure or changeable social
relationships
Can stress be benificual? - Answers - Yes, some stress is normal and necessary.
Individual are able to pay attention to detail, to learn and to solve problems
