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NUR176 / NUR 176 Final Exam (Latest
Update): Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the
Practical Nurse I |Questions and Answers (Verified
Solutions) 100% Correct – Hondros.
Question:
The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. Which interventions
would you expect to see? (SATA) Answer:
Keep a large clock and calendar in view, reduce distractions during meal times, reduce exposure
to over-stimulating situations, and monitor weight regularly for changes.
Question:
Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which indicates need for further assessment?
Answer:
"My dad and his dad had pancreatic cancer"
Question:
Which of the following indicates that teaching on meningitis is understood? (SATA)
Answer:
It is important that we vaccinate our son at the proper times, meningitis is contagious if exposed
to the bodily fluids from another infected child, and if our child contracts bacterial meningitis, he
will need antibiotic treatment immediately.
Question:
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The nurse is caring for a patient with alzheimer's who is stumbling in the hall frequently. The
nurse will do which of the following to protect the client? (SATA)
Answer:
Offer social or physical activity to promote safety, encourage staff or family supervision for
safety, and maintain a cal environment for the patient.
Question:
The LPN is preparing to DC a patient with Type 1 Diabetes. What teaching should the LPN
provide? (SATA) Answer:
Effects of illness and stress on the glucose level, S&S of hypoglycemia, and effects of exercise
on the glucose level
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II diabetes. What statement requires further teaching
by the nurse? (SATA) Answer:
"I am having difficulty with my wife in bed", "My wife and I love to walk barefoot in the sand",
and "My heart Dr. put me on a new pill".
Question:
Your patient is experiencing a new onset myoclonic (muscle-jerking) seizures. The nurse knows
which one of the following statements are true about the seizure characteristics?
Answer:
Sudden excessive jerking of the body or extremities.
Question:
Nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who is concerned about developing long-term
complications. Which interventions would the nurse assist the patient with for this? (SATA)
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Answer:
Daily foot exams, annual renal function tests, and maintain LDL under 150mg/dL
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II Diabetes. Which statement would indicate a need for
further assessment by the nurse? (SATA)
Answer:
I mix my glargine insulin with my Humalog, I am on prednisone for poison ivy, and I have dry
skin on my heel that keeps cracking.
Question:
Patient in ER with symptoms of a stroke. The nurse knows prompt medication attention is
needed within 3 hours to reduce permanent disability or death. Which interventions would nurse
anticipate for patient? (SATA)
Answer:
Administering tissue plasminogen activator (TPA), CT scan or MRI to rule out hemorrhagic
stroke, Neuro assessment using NIH stroke scale, and Review any history of bleeding disorders.
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient with type I Diabetes post-op 1 day after a right hip replacement..
What should be monitored for this patient? (SATA)
Answer:
Microalbuminuria, BUN/Creatinine, Blood pressure, and CBC
Question:
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Nurse is caring for patient recently dx with seizures and prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). What
education should we include? (SATA) Answer:
Patient should avoid alcohol when taking seizure meds, patient should be encouraged to do good
oral hygiene, explain the need to continue medication even when seizures stop, explain that the
patient may have driving restrictions.
Question:
When assessing for meningitis or encephalitis, the nurse is aware which of the following
statements is true?
Answer:
Determining organism specific cause of the condition
Question:
The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a newly dx diabetic patient. What should be included
in education? (SATA) Answer:
Plan meals the same time every day, reduce saturated fat and increase exercise, select food from
myplate food planning tool.
Question:
Client is showing signs of dementia. The nurse will practice which guidelines for reality
orientation? (SATA) Answer:
Set routine and be consistent, be truthful in your responses, and engage them in simple tasks that
have a purpose.
x
.
NUR176 / NUR 176 Final Exam (Latest
Update): Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the
Practical Nurse I |Questions and Answers (Verified
Solutions) 100% Correct – Hondros.
Question:
The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. Which interventions
would you expect to see? (SATA) Answer:
Keep a large clock and calendar in view, reduce distractions during meal times, reduce exposure
to over-stimulating situations, and monitor weight regularly for changes.
Question:
Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which indicates need for further assessment?
Answer:
"My dad and his dad had pancreatic cancer"
Question:
Which of the following indicates that teaching on meningitis is understood? (SATA)
Answer:
It is important that we vaccinate our son at the proper times, meningitis is contagious if exposed
to the bodily fluids from another infected child, and if our child contracts bacterial meningitis, he
will need antibiotic treatment immediately.
Question:
x
,.
.
The nurse is caring for a patient with alzheimer's who is stumbling in the hall frequently. The
nurse will do which of the following to protect the client? (SATA)
Answer:
Offer social or physical activity to promote safety, encourage staff or family supervision for
safety, and maintain a cal environment for the patient.
Question:
The LPN is preparing to DC a patient with Type 1 Diabetes. What teaching should the LPN
provide? (SATA) Answer:
Effects of illness and stress on the glucose level, S&S of hypoglycemia, and effects of exercise
on the glucose level
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II diabetes. What statement requires further teaching
by the nurse? (SATA) Answer:
"I am having difficulty with my wife in bed", "My wife and I love to walk barefoot in the sand",
and "My heart Dr. put me on a new pill".
Question:
Your patient is experiencing a new onset myoclonic (muscle-jerking) seizures. The nurse knows
which one of the following statements are true about the seizure characteristics?
Answer:
Sudden excessive jerking of the body or extremities.
Question:
Nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who is concerned about developing long-term
complications. Which interventions would the nurse assist the patient with for this? (SATA)
x
,.
.
Answer:
Daily foot exams, annual renal function tests, and maintain LDL under 150mg/dL
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II Diabetes. Which statement would indicate a need for
further assessment by the nurse? (SATA)
Answer:
I mix my glargine insulin with my Humalog, I am on prednisone for poison ivy, and I have dry
skin on my heel that keeps cracking.
Question:
Patient in ER with symptoms of a stroke. The nurse knows prompt medication attention is
needed within 3 hours to reduce permanent disability or death. Which interventions would nurse
anticipate for patient? (SATA)
Answer:
Administering tissue plasminogen activator (TPA), CT scan or MRI to rule out hemorrhagic
stroke, Neuro assessment using NIH stroke scale, and Review any history of bleeding disorders.
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient with type I Diabetes post-op 1 day after a right hip replacement..
What should be monitored for this patient? (SATA)
Answer:
Microalbuminuria, BUN/Creatinine, Blood pressure, and CBC
Question:
x
,.
.
Nurse is caring for patient recently dx with seizures and prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). What
education should we include? (SATA) Answer:
Patient should avoid alcohol when taking seizure meds, patient should be encouraged to do good
oral hygiene, explain the need to continue medication even when seizures stop, explain that the
patient may have driving restrictions.
Question:
When assessing for meningitis or encephalitis, the nurse is aware which of the following
statements is true?
Answer:
Determining organism specific cause of the condition
Question:
The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a newly dx diabetic patient. What should be included
in education? (SATA) Answer:
Plan meals the same time every day, reduce saturated fat and increase exercise, select food from
myplate food planning tool.
Question:
Client is showing signs of dementia. The nurse will practice which guidelines for reality
orientation? (SATA) Answer:
Set routine and be consistent, be truthful in your responses, and engage them in simple tasks that
have a purpose.
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