key points Questions With Complete Solutions
____________ assessment findings reflect overall health,
hydration, and nutritional status. Correct Answers Skin
_____________ nursing diagnoses for the head and neck,
including thyroid, are activity intolerance,
fatigue, chronic pain, and knowledge deficit. Correct Answers
Common
_____________ symptoms of the head and neck include pain,
limited neck movement, lumps or
masses, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism Correct Answers
Common
______________ to review in a nutritional assessment include
medical history, abnormal weight
history, appetite or taste changes, gastrointestinal symptoms,
food allergies or intolerances,
changes in eating or fluid patterns, poor food habits, inability to
cook, social isolation, multiple
medications, inappropriate supplements or lack of supplements,
and alcohol or drug use. Correct Answers Risk factors
_______, __________, and _______ need to be kept in balance
for proper fluid and electrolyte functions. Correct Answers
Water, Sodium (Na), and Potassium (K)
(3) Vitamin levels that have important health implications
Correct Answers Vitamin D, B, and Folate.
, (T/F) A bruit may be present with hyperthyroidism or
thyrotoxicosis. Correct Answers TRUE
(T/F) Drug-herb interactions can be serious Correct Answers
TRUE (especially the "g" stuff- garlic, ginger, etc.)
(T/F) Laboratory values related to nutrition include serum
albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, total
protein, creatinine, sodium, potassium, hemoglobin, hematocrit,
total lymphocyte count, and
hypersensitivity reaction? Correct Answers TRUE
(T/F) Loss of elastin, collagen, and subcutaneous fat result in
decreased resilience, sagging, wrinkling,
and increased fragility of the skin in the older adult. Correct
Answers True
(T/F) When assessing a lesion, identify configuration, pattern,
morphology, size, distribution, and
exact body location. Correct Answers TRUE
3 important minerals in a healthy diet: Correct Answers Iron,
Zinc, Calcium
Assess a wound for location, size, color, texture, drainage,
margins, surrounding skin, and _________ status. Correct
Answers healing
Assessment of the nails and hair is performed as a part of the
______ assessment. Correct Answers skin