NUR 155 Exam 3 (2026/2027) – Galen
College of Nursing (Louisville) |
Foundations of Nursing Actual Questions
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proprioception
awareness of posture and movement
things to prevent contracture: permanent fixation of a joint
splints, braces
foot drop
permanent plantar flexion
isotonic exercise
active movement with constant muscle contractions
EX: walking, self feeding, turning in bed
isometric exercise
tension and relaxation of muscles w/o joint movement
EX: planks, calf raises
aerobic exercise
requires oxygen metabolism to produce energy
EX: stair climbing, walking
anaerobic exercise
builds power & body mass, doesn't require oxygen
EX: heavy weightlifting
,if pt has sensory deprivation you do what?
open up blinds
orient pt to the day time
turn on lights
encourage visitors
give puzzles and activities to do
if pt has sensory overload you do what?
dim the lights
give them ear plugs
cluster care
hearing precautions
make sure pt has hearing aids on
take mask down
speak clearly
dont yell
vision precations
orient pt to placement of items (clock)
keep things within reach
ensure pts have their glasses
braille if needed
taste precautions
may not know what they are eating
give highly aromatic food
, oral hygiene to keep oral cavity pleasant tasting
encourage pt to eat variety of foods
dont serve spicy foods
smell precautions
eliminate odors that arent pleasant
stimulate environment w/ pleasant odors
pt rely on expiration dates
touch precations
may not know if they are burned
if things are too hot/cold
may not feel pressure sores
reposition pt every 2 hrs
delirium
reversible state of acute confusion, can be caused by alcohol or drug use, medications
or infections, this is often seen in hospitalized pts, may occur because of sensory
overload (old person w/ UTI)
depression
mood disorder characterized by a sense of hopelessness and persistent unhappiness,
causes sadness, sleeping too much, decreased self-esteem, can be reversible, sensory
deprivation can cause this
dementia
College of Nursing (Louisville) |
Foundations of Nursing Actual Questions
and Answers
proprioception
awareness of posture and movement
things to prevent contracture: permanent fixation of a joint
splints, braces
foot drop
permanent plantar flexion
isotonic exercise
active movement with constant muscle contractions
EX: walking, self feeding, turning in bed
isometric exercise
tension and relaxation of muscles w/o joint movement
EX: planks, calf raises
aerobic exercise
requires oxygen metabolism to produce energy
EX: stair climbing, walking
anaerobic exercise
builds power & body mass, doesn't require oxygen
EX: heavy weightlifting
,if pt has sensory deprivation you do what?
open up blinds
orient pt to the day time
turn on lights
encourage visitors
give puzzles and activities to do
if pt has sensory overload you do what?
dim the lights
give them ear plugs
cluster care
hearing precautions
make sure pt has hearing aids on
take mask down
speak clearly
dont yell
vision precations
orient pt to placement of items (clock)
keep things within reach
ensure pts have their glasses
braille if needed
taste precautions
may not know what they are eating
give highly aromatic food
, oral hygiene to keep oral cavity pleasant tasting
encourage pt to eat variety of foods
dont serve spicy foods
smell precautions
eliminate odors that arent pleasant
stimulate environment w/ pleasant odors
pt rely on expiration dates
touch precations
may not know if they are burned
if things are too hot/cold
may not feel pressure sores
reposition pt every 2 hrs
delirium
reversible state of acute confusion, can be caused by alcohol or drug use, medications
or infections, this is often seen in hospitalized pts, may occur because of sensory
overload (old person w/ UTI)
depression
mood disorder characterized by a sense of hopelessness and persistent unhappiness,
causes sadness, sleeping too much, decreased self-esteem, can be reversible, sensory
deprivation can cause this
dementia
