Nursing 1100 Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

A pt. comes in for a check up. When questioned about their lifestyle they say that they work long days and eat what is convenient (usually take out), and exercise very little. What prediction can the nurse make about their life style factors? And what are the modifiable factors? Correct Answer The nurse knows that the modifiable life style factors are Fluid intake, Diet, exercise, and stress. suggest substituting some healthy alternant foods, water, and possible weight bearing exercises. Also go over some methods of de-stressing the body and mind. A pt. comes in from a race with symptoms of a heat-related illness. The pt. states that they had been replacing with enough water. What would the nurse presume to have happened and how to avoid it in the future? Correct Answer Salt and water are lost in heat, if only water is replaced the pt. may have a salt depletion. Limit outdoor activity during hottest part of day Take breaks for rest and water Drink water before you get thirsty Wear light weight cloths Exercise with others around A nursing student asks for the difference between ethics, morals, and law. How should the nurse respond? Correct Answer Ethics: A system of moral principles or standards governing behaviors and relationships that is based on professional nursing beliefs and values. Morals: Privet, personal standards of what is right and wrong on conduct, character, and attitude. Usually associates with social values and norms, not trivial matters. Law: reflect the moral values of a society and offer guidance on what is considered moral, and action can be legal and not moral. What is AAHIS and what do they do? Correct Answer Altruism-concern for well-fair of others Autonomy-right to self determination Human Dignity-inherent worth on uniqueness of individuals and populations