NUR 163 Exam 1 Hondros Study Guide Latest 2026 Updated
Questions and Verified 100% Solutions (2026/2027) Grade:
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polypharmacy - Answers -use of may physicians, pharmacies, pharmacies out of state, OTC
products
LPN role in polypharmacy - Answers -have them bring in bottles and med list, check med list,
talk to pt
Fall scale - Answers -1. Hx of falls (#1predictor of future falls) 0,25
2. Secondary Dx: 2 or more Dx 0,15
3. Ambulatory Aids: 0-none, 15-crutches, cane, walker, wheelchair, 30-furniture or whatever
4. IV (0,20) port that is accessed, PIC, Central, IV
5. Gait: 0-normal, 10-weak, 20-impaired(drunk)
6. Mental Status: (0,15) 0-knows limits, 15-confused, agitated, impulsive
High Fall Risk - Answers -greater than 50
Moderate Fall Risk - Answers -30-50
Low Fall Risk - Answers -less than 30
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,past falls - Answers -within 6 months
Low fall risk gets - Answers -basic nursing care:
check frequently, clear walk ways, no rugs, maintain good lighting, toilet at regular intervals,
encourage activity to increase strength, discontinue lines asap, reorient frequently, use non slip
socks.
Moderate fall risk gets - Answers -Basic nursing care and fall risk band, yellow sign
High Fall Risk gets - Answers -basic nursing care, red sign, fall risk band, bed alarm, move closer
to nurse station
for mobility weakness - Answers -assist and approach from weaker side
dizziness - Answers -full neuro assessment
G-tube - Answers -1200 calories minimum
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, fluids - Answers -2-3L intake
confusion - Answers -reorient frequently using name and provide structured activity
incontinence - Answers -pads, bladder training, frequent toileting
National Pt Safety goals - Answers -come from the joint commission
Hyperthermia - Answers -greater than 101, immunocompromised, young spike quickly, old may
or may not have symptoms. Chills, sweating, tachycardia, redness, brain damage, nausea
Hypothermia - Answers -less than 97, older run low so need to know their baseline, kids chill
quickly, bradycardia, brain damage, sudden heat flash (close to death)
Alzheimers - Answers -type of dementia
Delirium - Answers -rapid onset, short if treated, infection (UTI, confusion, nausea, dark urine,
foul smelling sediment), meds, hypoxia, sleep deprivation, electrolyte imbalances, dehydration,
fever
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Questions and Verified 100% Solutions (2026/2027) Grade:
A+|Status: Guaranteed Pass
polypharmacy - Answers -use of may physicians, pharmacies, pharmacies out of state, OTC
products
LPN role in polypharmacy - Answers -have them bring in bottles and med list, check med list,
talk to pt
Fall scale - Answers -1. Hx of falls (#1predictor of future falls) 0,25
2. Secondary Dx: 2 or more Dx 0,15
3. Ambulatory Aids: 0-none, 15-crutches, cane, walker, wheelchair, 30-furniture or whatever
4. IV (0,20) port that is accessed, PIC, Central, IV
5. Gait: 0-normal, 10-weak, 20-impaired(drunk)
6. Mental Status: (0,15) 0-knows limits, 15-confused, agitated, impulsive
High Fall Risk - Answers -greater than 50
Moderate Fall Risk - Answers -30-50
Low Fall Risk - Answers -less than 30
1|Page
,past falls - Answers -within 6 months
Low fall risk gets - Answers -basic nursing care:
check frequently, clear walk ways, no rugs, maintain good lighting, toilet at regular intervals,
encourage activity to increase strength, discontinue lines asap, reorient frequently, use non slip
socks.
Moderate fall risk gets - Answers -Basic nursing care and fall risk band, yellow sign
High Fall Risk gets - Answers -basic nursing care, red sign, fall risk band, bed alarm, move closer
to nurse station
for mobility weakness - Answers -assist and approach from weaker side
dizziness - Answers -full neuro assessment
G-tube - Answers -1200 calories minimum
2|Page
, fluids - Answers -2-3L intake
confusion - Answers -reorient frequently using name and provide structured activity
incontinence - Answers -pads, bladder training, frequent toileting
National Pt Safety goals - Answers -come from the joint commission
Hyperthermia - Answers -greater than 101, immunocompromised, young spike quickly, old may
or may not have symptoms. Chills, sweating, tachycardia, redness, brain damage, nausea
Hypothermia - Answers -less than 97, older run low so need to know their baseline, kids chill
quickly, bradycardia, brain damage, sudden heat flash (close to death)
Alzheimers - Answers -type of dementia
Delirium - Answers -rapid onset, short if treated, infection (UTI, confusion, nausea, dark urine,
foul smelling sediment), meds, hypoxia, sleep deprivation, electrolyte imbalances, dehydration,
fever
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