NUR163/ NUR 163 Exam 2 (Latest 2025/ 2026
Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in Care of
Elderly Patients| Questions and Answers| 100%
Correct | Verified Solutions | GRADED A -
Hondros
Question:
The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse
immediately report to the RN?
Answer:
- Patient with positive Chvostek's signs
Question:
Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid
intake?
-
Answer:
Diarrhea
Question:
The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver
is having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the
patient unpaid caregiver praise is the best way to improve caregiver strain.
Which of the following would be the best response to the caregiver?
Answer:
I've noticed all your time and effort with the patient. You are very important
to the healthcare team"
,Question:
Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for hypernatremia?
Answer:
The patient who consumes excessive amount of table salt
Question:
The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old patient who
is hard of hearing.
When communicating with the patient. What is the best
approach? Answer:
Speak in a low pitch tone and face level with the patient
Question:
patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is diagnosed with
hyperkalemia. The nurse will monitor the patient for which possible
consequence of hyperkalemia.
Answer:
Cardiac arrhythmias
Question:
Which of the following patients would least likely experience a fluid and
electrolyte imbalance?
Answer:
A 23-year-old with an upper extremity bone fracture
Question:
, The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor develops nausea
and excessive gas.
Which is the probable cause of these
symptoms? Answer:
Slowing of peristalsis
Question:
Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a patient with fluid
volume excess?
Answer:
Increase in sodium intake
Question:
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the assisted
living facility. The nurse knows it is important to ask which question
regarding fluids and electrolytes?
Answer:
What medications, including dietary supplements, do you take?"
Question:
Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his
younger years?
Answer:
They will continue to use similar coping behaviors throughout
Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in Care of
Elderly Patients| Questions and Answers| 100%
Correct | Verified Solutions | GRADED A -
Hondros
Question:
The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse
immediately report to the RN?
Answer:
- Patient with positive Chvostek's signs
Question:
Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid
intake?
-
Answer:
Diarrhea
Question:
The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver
is having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the
patient unpaid caregiver praise is the best way to improve caregiver strain.
Which of the following would be the best response to the caregiver?
Answer:
I've noticed all your time and effort with the patient. You are very important
to the healthcare team"
,Question:
Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for hypernatremia?
Answer:
The patient who consumes excessive amount of table salt
Question:
The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old patient who
is hard of hearing.
When communicating with the patient. What is the best
approach? Answer:
Speak in a low pitch tone and face level with the patient
Question:
patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is diagnosed with
hyperkalemia. The nurse will monitor the patient for which possible
consequence of hyperkalemia.
Answer:
Cardiac arrhythmias
Question:
Which of the following patients would least likely experience a fluid and
electrolyte imbalance?
Answer:
A 23-year-old with an upper extremity bone fracture
Question:
, The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor develops nausea
and excessive gas.
Which is the probable cause of these
symptoms? Answer:
Slowing of peristalsis
Question:
Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a patient with fluid
volume excess?
Answer:
Increase in sodium intake
Question:
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the assisted
living facility. The nurse knows it is important to ask which question
regarding fluids and electrolytes?
Answer:
What medications, including dietary supplements, do you take?"
Question:
Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his
younger years?
Answer:
They will continue to use similar coping behaviors throughout
