HONDROS NUR 163 FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers 2023/2024

HONDROS NUR 163 FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers 2023/2024. If someone is having trouble sleeping, what intervention could we use? - AnswerEncourage 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 - Answer- Wear depends (adult diapers) A newley admitted patient is having multiple problems. What symptom do you report first? - Answer- Breathing What is a primary sexual right? - Answer- 2 consenting adults To be effective communicators, nurses must... - Answer- Develop awareness of their own values and beliefs and the way they influence their perception of patients' experiences Cultural Competence - Answer- 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 - Answer- From Latin word "about a day" What is the average amount of sleep needed for people ages 20 to 60 years? - Answer7.5 hours What body system controls sleep? - Answer- 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" - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Yes Nocturnal Movement Disorders - Answer- 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? - AnswerCognitive Behavioral Therapy What do you teach a UAP who is feeding a patient with trouble swalowing? - AnswerFeed them slow, with frequent rest breaks. Lak of tendon reflexes/ deep muscle reflexes is a sign of what? (flaccid) - AnswerHypercalcemia What are the normal calcium levels? - Answer- 8.5 to 10 Water Soluble Vitamins - Answer- Vitamins B & C (Birth Control) Fat Soluble Vitamins - Answer- All- A