Nursing 163 Final Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed

Nursing 163 Final Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed What do older adults FEAR the LEAST ? Death What do older adults FEAR the MOST? Loss of Independence What are some factors that cause Fatigue? Age. Medication. Teaching for cornice Fatigue? Balance Work with REST. How to improve Rest? Get Direct sunlight throughout the day Observation made by LPN to asses whether or not somebody has a STI/STD? Genital Discharge Older Populations Culture was? Less Diverse Patience is holding bible, why? Finding Comfort Hispanic hasn't eaten? Speak with Dietician Blood Pressure is 88/50, has sunken eyes. Assess for Fluid. FVD (Fluid Volume Deficit) Impaired Swallowing Encourage Rest Periods Vitamin D Toxicity Liver Yearly Flu Shot Primary Prevention Hypo-tension when standing Have them SIT at the END of BED. Ways to prevent Fatigue? Pace Activities Patience concerned about Valsalva Maneuve. Breat Through Mouth Valsalva Maneuve Any forced expiratory effort against a closed airway such as when an individual holds his or her breath and tightens his or her muscles in a concerted, strenuous effort to move a heavy object or change positions in bed. Intervention for Stress Relief Provide Continuity of Care Large Pressure Ulcer Diet High in Protein. Reduced Appetite. Decreased Peristalsis Exercise to increases Low Bone Density? Weight Bearing Exercise What does Physical Therapy NOT Assess? Low Bone Density Lower Extremities. Range of Motion. Patient has poor vision due to Glaucoma, How should you communicate with them? Face to Face. Patient has moved Facility, Doesn't want to leave Room. How can I make you more Comfortable? Patient complains of Pain? What led up to you having pain? For Pain Control, ASk? Does anything make the pain better? Patient at Risk for Skin Breakdown, What position should they be in? High Flowers For DVT , what should you asses? Bi-Lateral Swelling Patient has Shortness of Breath, but wants to go to Zoo with family, What should they do? Conserve Energy. What indicates a Nurse needs father education? Follows Old Policy What is a prevention of Osteoporosis? Encourage Regular Exerciser What should be done to the room of a patient who is a Fall Risk? Remove Throw Rugs Nurse notes previous Shift Risk for Fall? Lights Off Poly-pharmacy, Risk? Patient with Many Physicians Patients at most risk for Hypothermia Dementia Patient Foods High in Sodium Baked Beans From a Can The Signs/Symptoms of aging look very similar to what? Alcoholism Signs/Symptoms that Patient is having a hard time dealing with Son moving? Hair/Clothing are Untidy How can a Nurse help with a patient relocating to home? Encourage Continuity A Sign of Depression would be? Too Tired to do anything A Patient is worried about up coming Cardiac test, What would be a way to decreases stress? Lets work on Strategies Depression, Signs/Symptoms. Irritably & Restless Best way to assess Patient for dehydration? Intake/Out Rationalization for why Patient yelled at Son? Had to yell at him, because he wasn't listening Father Education on dysphagia Speech Therapy Best Assessment for risk of Osteoporosis Height Differences Nursing Intervention for Sleeping Problem Change Rounds A potential complication of a Hip-Fracture. Pneumonia A patient has anxiety about physical contact every since their heart-attack? I Will Notify Your Doctor. How often should an older adult have a visual exam? Every Year Oral Hygiene "Teaching" Use Florida Toothpaste Patient's Daughter thinks that her mother is having trouble making decision. Are there other reason as to why you think your mother decision making is not good. Side Affect of Insomnia Concentrate Better Whats the last resort when dealing with a Patient who having trouble sleeping? Medication Behavior that indicates that the Patient is having trouble sleeping? Having a Nocturnal Movement An indication that a Patient has had a sleep pattern disruption? Falls asleep during Activities. Nursing Action that helps Patient sleep. Room Resident with similar sleeping patterns. Action to help sleep better. Avoid Caffeine after 2pm. Sleep Pattern Distributes Maintain a Consent Routine.