NUR150 / NUR 150 Final Exam (Latest 2024 / 2025): Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing I | Complete Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Hondros College

Final Exam: NUR150 / NUR 150 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing I Exam Review | Complete Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Hondros College Q: TRUE OR FALSE: It is important to watch post op patient's airway after surgery Answer: True Q: Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing) Answer: Coughing when eating or drinking, Drooling, Hoarse voice after talking normal, Pain when swallowing and breathing, and Runny nose during or after feeding Q: Treatment of Dysphagia Answer: Elevate HOB, NPO Status until Speech therapy evaluation. Q: Function of Proteins Answer: Energy source, Repairs tissues, Essential for growth, building bocks for blood and bone, builds connective tissue Q: function of lipids (fats) Answer: Needed for growth and development, and sources of energy. Q: malnutrition Answer: lack of proper nutrition (Too much or too little of something) Q: Macronutrients Answer: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats Q: Micronutrients Answer: vitamins and minerals Q: Risk Factors for Malnutrition Answer: Very young, and very old patients. Patients with dysphagia, High metabolism, Always on the Go (Eating fast food), people with memory issues, and pregnancy patients. Q: BMI Answer: Measures body mass index based on height and weight Q: Normal BMI range Answer: 18.5-24.9 Q: Underweight BMI range Answer: Less than 18.5 Q: Obesity BMI range Answer: 30 or greater Q: Considered overweight if BMI is between Answer: 25-30 Q: Undesirable manifestations of being overweight Answer: High BP, Type 2 diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, Asthma or sleep apnea Q: Undesirable manifestations of being underweight Answer: Malnutrition, decreased muscle strength, lowered immunity, low BP Q: Cold application should be applied how long after a musculoskeletal injury? Answer: 24- 28 hours Q: True or False: Patients should be repositioned every hour while SITTING. Answer: True Q: To avoid injury, the nurse should always place a barrier when using what? Answer: A heat or cold therapy device. Q: Cold therapy helps to decrease Answer: swelling, and inflammation Q: Heat therapy helps to increase Answer: