NSG 1050 Exam 2 Study Content Guide Questions With
Complete Solutions
"diagnosed with non-insulin dependent diabetes 2 years ago" is
an example of what category of health history? Correct Answer
medical history
"mother died of myocardial infarction age 55" is an example of
what category of health history? Correct Answer family
history
"received pneumonia vaccine 4 years ago" is an example of
what category of health history? Correct Answer Health
maintenance
"Smoked for 20 years, stopped 5 years ago" is an example of
what category of health history? Correct Answer Social
history
"total abdominal hysterectomy in 1995" is an example of what
category of health history? Correct Answer surgical history
"works as an elementary school teacher in Xenia Ohio" is an
example of what category of health history? Correct Answer
Occupational history
(p 801) The goals that were identified for Mrs Smith as it related
to her activity intolerance included: Correct Answer Activity
intolerance will improve above baseline.
Cardiopulmonary response to exercise will improve.
,(Page 383) Based on your assessment of Mrs. Smith, and the
nursing diagnosis of risk for falls, an appropriate goal would be:
Correct Answer Mrs. Smith will always use a walker when out
of bed. (NOT: "Mrs. Smith will consume ___ calories per day"
or "place the call light within reach and the bed in low position
at all times".)
(Start of Lecture 5) Which do you think is more important: a
comprehensive health history or an in-depth physical exam?
Correct Answer They are equally important. Unfortunately, the
health history is often either overlooked or abbreviated to such
an extent as to not expose significant health problems.
(Start of Lecture 6) What does QSEN stand for? Correct
Answer Quality
and
Safety
Education
for
Nurses
(Start of lecture 7) Other than the immune system, ________ is
the body's greatest form of protection Correct Answer skin
(Table 7-1) When a nurse helps a patient find the meaning of
cancer by supporting beliefs about life, this is an example of:
Correct Answer Instilling hope and faith.
2015 Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Correct
Answer Improve staff communication
Use medicines safely
, Use alarms safely
Identify patients correctly
Prevent mistakes in surgery
Prevent infection
A 72-year-old patient asks the nurse about using an over-the-
counter antihistamine as a sleeping pill to help her get to sleep.
What is the nurse's best response? Correct Answer
"Antihistamines should be used with caution because they can
cause confusion and increase your risk of falls."
NOT
"Antihistamines are effective sleep aids because they do not
have many side effects.",
"Over-the-counter medications when combined with sleep-
hygiene measures are a good plan for sleep."
"Antihistamines are better than prescription medications because
these can cause a lot of problems."
The elderly should use anti-histamines with caution, however
for young and middle-aged adults they can be used safely as a
sleep aid.
A device is not a restraint if Correct Answer the patient can
easily remove it.
A hospice nurse sits at the bedside of a male patient in the final
stages of cancer. He and his parents made the decision that he
would move home and they would help him in the final stages of
his disease. The family participates in his care, but lately the
nurse has increased the amount of time she spends with the
family. Whenever she enters the room or approaches the patient
to give care, she touches his shoulder and tells him that she is
Complete Solutions
"diagnosed with non-insulin dependent diabetes 2 years ago" is
an example of what category of health history? Correct Answer
medical history
"mother died of myocardial infarction age 55" is an example of
what category of health history? Correct Answer family
history
"received pneumonia vaccine 4 years ago" is an example of
what category of health history? Correct Answer Health
maintenance
"Smoked for 20 years, stopped 5 years ago" is an example of
what category of health history? Correct Answer Social
history
"total abdominal hysterectomy in 1995" is an example of what
category of health history? Correct Answer surgical history
"works as an elementary school teacher in Xenia Ohio" is an
example of what category of health history? Correct Answer
Occupational history
(p 801) The goals that were identified for Mrs Smith as it related
to her activity intolerance included: Correct Answer Activity
intolerance will improve above baseline.
Cardiopulmonary response to exercise will improve.
,(Page 383) Based on your assessment of Mrs. Smith, and the
nursing diagnosis of risk for falls, an appropriate goal would be:
Correct Answer Mrs. Smith will always use a walker when out
of bed. (NOT: "Mrs. Smith will consume ___ calories per day"
or "place the call light within reach and the bed in low position
at all times".)
(Start of Lecture 5) Which do you think is more important: a
comprehensive health history or an in-depth physical exam?
Correct Answer They are equally important. Unfortunately, the
health history is often either overlooked or abbreviated to such
an extent as to not expose significant health problems.
(Start of Lecture 6) What does QSEN stand for? Correct
Answer Quality
and
Safety
Education
for
Nurses
(Start of lecture 7) Other than the immune system, ________ is
the body's greatest form of protection Correct Answer skin
(Table 7-1) When a nurse helps a patient find the meaning of
cancer by supporting beliefs about life, this is an example of:
Correct Answer Instilling hope and faith.
2015 Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Correct
Answer Improve staff communication
Use medicines safely
, Use alarms safely
Identify patients correctly
Prevent mistakes in surgery
Prevent infection
A 72-year-old patient asks the nurse about using an over-the-
counter antihistamine as a sleeping pill to help her get to sleep.
What is the nurse's best response? Correct Answer
"Antihistamines should be used with caution because they can
cause confusion and increase your risk of falls."
NOT
"Antihistamines are effective sleep aids because they do not
have many side effects.",
"Over-the-counter medications when combined with sleep-
hygiene measures are a good plan for sleep."
"Antihistamines are better than prescription medications because
these can cause a lot of problems."
The elderly should use anti-histamines with caution, however
for young and middle-aged adults they can be used safely as a
sleep aid.
A device is not a restraint if Correct Answer the patient can
easily remove it.
A hospice nurse sits at the bedside of a male patient in the final
stages of cancer. He and his parents made the decision that he
would move home and they would help him in the final stages of
his disease. The family participates in his care, but lately the
nurse has increased the amount of time she spends with the
family. Whenever she enters the room or approaches the patient
to give care, she touches his shoulder and tells him that she is
