NURSING FUNDAMENTALS 121 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
-What are risk factors for hearing loss? correct answer Age
Loud work environment
Construction workers from urban center
Consistent use of loud music
illness/disease
Ear infections
Damage to ear
Genetics
Medications
. What are the qualifications for being on hospice and what are the goals of
hospice care. correct answer Having 6 months or less to live
Hospice care is to ease the the burden of primary caregivers
Diagnosis for cancer is not required for hospice care
Forgo curative treatment
Focus on emotional, special , spiritual support
Support for fam up to 1 yr after death of loved one
Goal:
Comfort (pain management) and dignity
Acute pain s/s correct answer Elevated vital signs
N/V
,Restlessness and anxiety
Behavior indications (crying, grimacing)
Identifiable injury or disease
Adolescent family correct answer Parent is an adolescent
Likely to face lower educational levels, lower income generation, more reliance
on welfare
Highest among hispanic and black females
Lack preparation for child rearing both physical and emotional; children will be
impacted
appropriate use of nonopioids for chronic back pain. correct answer Consider
serious side effects
Do not take higher than recommended doses
Do not combine opioid and nonopioid in order to relieve severe pain
Do NOT discontinue medication when you do not feel the need to take meds any
longer
assessment findings indicating pts see spirituality as a source of strength correct
answer -Religious symbol or book in the room
-Religious service televised in room
-Prayer before meals, reading religious material
-Verbalization of religion, fear of death, asking for clergy
-Minister or spiritual mentor visitor
, autonomy of the client experiencing terminal illness correct answer Advanced
directive can be used
If pt is capable and communication is possible, autonomy can be exercised
Dying person's bill of rights
Physical comfort, emotional support, personal autonomy, respect for individual
and family
binuclear family correct answer When two biological parents divorce but continue
to raise their children in partnership with one another
Children spend significant time w both parents, going from one house to the
other on a schedule
Special consideration: ensure health promotion guidance and education for care
of child w acute/chronic condition are communicated effectively to both
biological parents
Blended family correct answer Two parents w biological children from previous
relationships
May be married or cohabit
Increasingly common
Improved financial status, support in childrearing and role modeling
Stress r/t stepparent and stepchild relationships
Discipline issues, adjustment problems, role ambiguity, strain w other biological
parent, comm issues
Nursing consideration: direct families to resources to help reduce potential
conflicts
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
-What are risk factors for hearing loss? correct answer Age
Loud work environment
Construction workers from urban center
Consistent use of loud music
illness/disease
Ear infections
Damage to ear
Genetics
Medications
. What are the qualifications for being on hospice and what are the goals of
hospice care. correct answer Having 6 months or less to live
Hospice care is to ease the the burden of primary caregivers
Diagnosis for cancer is not required for hospice care
Forgo curative treatment
Focus on emotional, special , spiritual support
Support for fam up to 1 yr after death of loved one
Goal:
Comfort (pain management) and dignity
Acute pain s/s correct answer Elevated vital signs
N/V
,Restlessness and anxiety
Behavior indications (crying, grimacing)
Identifiable injury or disease
Adolescent family correct answer Parent is an adolescent
Likely to face lower educational levels, lower income generation, more reliance
on welfare
Highest among hispanic and black females
Lack preparation for child rearing both physical and emotional; children will be
impacted
appropriate use of nonopioids for chronic back pain. correct answer Consider
serious side effects
Do not take higher than recommended doses
Do not combine opioid and nonopioid in order to relieve severe pain
Do NOT discontinue medication when you do not feel the need to take meds any
longer
assessment findings indicating pts see spirituality as a source of strength correct
answer -Religious symbol or book in the room
-Religious service televised in room
-Prayer before meals, reading religious material
-Verbalization of religion, fear of death, asking for clergy
-Minister or spiritual mentor visitor
, autonomy of the client experiencing terminal illness correct answer Advanced
directive can be used
If pt is capable and communication is possible, autonomy can be exercised
Dying person's bill of rights
Physical comfort, emotional support, personal autonomy, respect for individual
and family
binuclear family correct answer When two biological parents divorce but continue
to raise their children in partnership with one another
Children spend significant time w both parents, going from one house to the
other on a schedule
Special consideration: ensure health promotion guidance and education for care
of child w acute/chronic condition are communicated effectively to both
biological parents
Blended family correct answer Two parents w biological children from previous
relationships
May be married or cohabit
Increasingly common
Improved financial status, support in childrearing and role modeling
Stress r/t stepparent and stepchild relationships
Discipline issues, adjustment problems, role ambiguity, strain w other biological
parent, comm issues
Nursing consideration: direct families to resources to help reduce potential
conflicts
