NUR 163, EXAM 1 HONDROS FREQUENTLY TESTED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Hypercalcemia
ANSWER
muscle weakness, DTR, lethargy, Vit D excess, increased liver damage
Question 2.
Alzheimers
ANSWER
type of dementia
Question 3.
Low fall risk gets
ANSWER
basic nursing care:
check frequently, clear walk ways, no rugs, maintain good lighting, toilet at regular intervals,
encourage activity to increase strength, discontinue lines asap, reorient frequently, use non
slip socks.
Question 4.
Benefits of religious beliefs
ANSWER
promote good health practices
Question 5.
Global aphasia
ANSWER
Both receptive and expressive
,Question 6.
Moderate Fall Risk
ANSWER
30-50
Question 7.
Benefits of diet
ANSWER
Better health, disease prevention, healing (in Diabetics-biggest factor affecting compliance is
motivation)
Question 8.
red marks on arms
ANSWER
falls, abuse, blood thinners? (petechiae-might be too much)
Question 9.
Oral Care for elderly
ANSWER
need to use toothpaste with fluoride
Question 10.
Diabetic foot exam
ANSWER
look between toes, look all over foot, redness? sores? check circulation (cap refill, temp,
color, edema), check sensation (monofilament test), pedal pulse
Question 11.
incontinence
ANSWER
pads, bladder training, frequent toileting
, Question 12.
Skills
ANSWER
Nurse-continue practicing and building skill set, stay up to date on new practices System-
update policies
Question 13.
knowledge
ANSWER
Nurse-do CEU, college, research articles, best practices
System-policies on education, establish cultures where collaboration as a team is thought to
be important to improve pt care
Question 14.
LPN role in excretion changes with aging
ANSWER
establish levle of risk, know physical age, every yuear after 20, you lose 10% organ function
every 10 yrs, look at past Hx
Question 15.
Low Fall Risk
ANSWER
less than 30
Question 16.
Interventions for barriers to good nutrition
ANSWER
soup kitchens, meals on wheels, food pantries, coupons, project mobility, CATS, bus,
community gardening, counseling
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Hypercalcemia
ANSWER
muscle weakness, DTR, lethargy, Vit D excess, increased liver damage
Question 2.
Alzheimers
ANSWER
type of dementia
Question 3.
Low fall risk gets
ANSWER
basic nursing care:
check frequently, clear walk ways, no rugs, maintain good lighting, toilet at regular intervals,
encourage activity to increase strength, discontinue lines asap, reorient frequently, use non
slip socks.
Question 4.
Benefits of religious beliefs
ANSWER
promote good health practices
Question 5.
Global aphasia
ANSWER
Both receptive and expressive
,Question 6.
Moderate Fall Risk
ANSWER
30-50
Question 7.
Benefits of diet
ANSWER
Better health, disease prevention, healing (in Diabetics-biggest factor affecting compliance is
motivation)
Question 8.
red marks on arms
ANSWER
falls, abuse, blood thinners? (petechiae-might be too much)
Question 9.
Oral Care for elderly
ANSWER
need to use toothpaste with fluoride
Question 10.
Diabetic foot exam
ANSWER
look between toes, look all over foot, redness? sores? check circulation (cap refill, temp,
color, edema), check sensation (monofilament test), pedal pulse
Question 11.
incontinence
ANSWER
pads, bladder training, frequent toileting
, Question 12.
Skills
ANSWER
Nurse-continue practicing and building skill set, stay up to date on new practices System-
update policies
Question 13.
knowledge
ANSWER
Nurse-do CEU, college, research articles, best practices
System-policies on education, establish cultures where collaboration as a team is thought to
be important to improve pt care
Question 14.
LPN role in excretion changes with aging
ANSWER
establish levle of risk, know physical age, every yuear after 20, you lose 10% organ function
every 10 yrs, look at past Hx
Question 15.
Low Fall Risk
ANSWER
less than 30
Question 16.
Interventions for barriers to good nutrition
ANSWER
soup kitchens, meals on wheels, food pantries, coupons, project mobility, CATS, bus,
community gardening, counseling
