ASU NUR 353 DEV. EXAM 2 2026/2027 |
NURSING STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & EXAM REVIEW
1 of 140
Definition
-Body image
-Decrease in physical strength/endurance
-Decreased taste, hearing, sight, smell, reaction time
-Decreased skin turgor, subcutaneous fat, and connective-tissue
wrinkles
-Thinning/graying hair
-Increased blood pressure (stiffening arteries)
-Decreased sensitivity to insulin
Give this one a go later!
What are some physiological What are some physiological
changes in the older adult? changes in the middle adult?
, What are some cognitive changes in What are some manifestations of
the older adult? osteomyelitis?
Don't know?
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Definition
-Considers current development within the family (single, married,
sarting a family, empty nesters, retirement)
-Also considers variation of life events (plans and predictions for
change) like learning to drive, graduation, job seeking, buying a home,
etc.
Give this one a go later!
What is involved within the structual What is an assessment tool for family
assessment? dynamics? What does it assess?
What are some general interventions What is involved in a
and goals for the family? developmental assessment?
Don't know?
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Term
,What are some interventions for structural/skin integrity in children with
a facture?
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-Prevention is key
-Important incentive spirometry use (coughing and deep breathing)
-Careful immobilization
-Management is supportive and related to symptom management
-Call for help if lungs affected
-STAT O2
-Intubation/intermittent positive pressure ventilation
-Decreased muscle endurance, strength, mass
-Impaired balance
-Atrophy of muscles
-Decreased stability
-Altered calcium metabolism
-Osteoporosis, osteopenia
-Pathological fractures
-Contractures
-Foot drop
-Altered joint mobility
-Potential impacted self-concept and body image
-Thinning/graying hair
-Drier/wrinkling skin
-Thickening of waist/changes in fat disposition
-Decreased muscle mass
-Decreased bone density (osteopenia, osteoporosis)
-Osteoarthritis
-Decrease in hearing/visual acuity
, -Retention (device that will maintain bone alignment) such as casts, braces,
traction
-Avoid complications (nerve compression, circulatory impairment,
compartment syndrome)
-Pain management
-Restore mobility
-Nutrition Don't know?
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Term
What are some goals of fracture treatment?
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-Localized pain
-Decreased function
-Inability to bear weight or use
-Generalized swelling
-Guard against movement
-May or may not observe deformity
-Allow time for child to adjust to cast cutter
-Watch how you explain procedure
-Use therapeutic play
-Inform the child that it will tickle and they may feel heat
-Once removed, cleanse gently with soap and water- best to soak in a bath at home
NURSING STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & EXAM REVIEW
1 of 140
Definition
-Body image
-Decrease in physical strength/endurance
-Decreased taste, hearing, sight, smell, reaction time
-Decreased skin turgor, subcutaneous fat, and connective-tissue
wrinkles
-Thinning/graying hair
-Increased blood pressure (stiffening arteries)
-Decreased sensitivity to insulin
Give this one a go later!
What are some physiological What are some physiological
changes in the older adult? changes in the middle adult?
, What are some cognitive changes in What are some manifestations of
the older adult? osteomyelitis?
Don't know?
2 of 140
Definition
-Considers current development within the family (single, married,
sarting a family, empty nesters, retirement)
-Also considers variation of life events (plans and predictions for
change) like learning to drive, graduation, job seeking, buying a home,
etc.
Give this one a go later!
What is involved within the structual What is an assessment tool for family
assessment? dynamics? What does it assess?
What are some general interventions What is involved in a
and goals for the family? developmental assessment?
Don't know?
3 of 140
Term
,What are some interventions for structural/skin integrity in children with
a facture?
Give this one a go later!
-Prevention is key
-Important incentive spirometry use (coughing and deep breathing)
-Careful immobilization
-Management is supportive and related to symptom management
-Call for help if lungs affected
-STAT O2
-Intubation/intermittent positive pressure ventilation
-Decreased muscle endurance, strength, mass
-Impaired balance
-Atrophy of muscles
-Decreased stability
-Altered calcium metabolism
-Osteoporosis, osteopenia
-Pathological fractures
-Contractures
-Foot drop
-Altered joint mobility
-Potential impacted self-concept and body image
-Thinning/graying hair
-Drier/wrinkling skin
-Thickening of waist/changes in fat disposition
-Decreased muscle mass
-Decreased bone density (osteopenia, osteoporosis)
-Osteoarthritis
-Decrease in hearing/visual acuity
, -Retention (device that will maintain bone alignment) such as casts, braces,
traction
-Avoid complications (nerve compression, circulatory impairment,
compartment syndrome)
-Pain management
-Restore mobility
-Nutrition Don't know?
4 of 140
Term
What are some goals of fracture treatment?
Give this one a go later!
-Localized pain
-Decreased function
-Inability to bear weight or use
-Generalized swelling
-Guard against movement
-May or may not observe deformity
-Allow time for child to adjust to cast cutter
-Watch how you explain procedure
-Use therapeutic play
-Inform the child that it will tickle and they may feel heat
-Once removed, cleanse gently with soap and water- best to soak in a bath at home
