Hondros Nursing 163 Exam 2 Latest Updated 2024
Questions With Detailed Answers
What is a type of alternative therapy? correct answers massage
When there is a vitamin overload what kind of vitamins would you give? correct answers Fat
soluble (ADEK)
How should we teach patients to breathe during exercising to prevent the Valsalva maneuver?
correct answers Breath through mouth
When is stress worse? correct answers when cumulative
How do we teach patients to use a cane? correct answers cane on strong side 4-6 inches from
foot
elbow flexed 15-30 degrees
What do you focus on when helping relieve stress correct answers focus on emotional coping
How do you establish trust with patients? correct answers Provide continuity of care
Where does the biggest loss of insensible fluid occur? correct answers skin
How does physical illness increase stress? correct answers takes away energy needed for coping
What do you do if you suspect caregiver strain? correct answers assess(interview) caregiver and
the patient
Give the caregiver ample encouragement
If potassium is high, what do you do? correct answers Report to RN
What will (emesis) vomiting lead to? correct answers metabolic alkalosis
What do restraints include? correct answers vests
wheelchair to table
foot pedals on wheelchair
safety bars
seclusion
What would you notice in the eyes if a person were stressed? correct answers Pupil dilation
, What would you assess on the body when assessing for mobility? correct answers lower
extremities
What would you assess prior to do range of motion exercises? correct answers pain level
What do diuretics cause the loss of? correct answers Potassium
Which enzymes decrease with stress? correct answers digestive enzymes
What can hyperventilation lead to? correct answers dizziness
What kind of diets to cancer patients need? correct answers high calorie because it helps with
healing
What do we encourage an older adult with hyponatremia to drink? correct answers sports drinks
What will mild stress cause correct answers mental alertness
What can hypercalcemia cause? correct answers muscle weakness
How do you know if it is metabolic or respiratory? correct answers Respiratory Opposite
Metabolic Equal
What is a goal for patients with impaired mobility? correct answers To remain free of
contractures
What do you use to help with anxiety? correct answers distractions
What is important for prevention of osteoporosis? correct answers Vitamin D
What are signs of fluid volume deficit? correct answers decreased skin turgor
dry mucous membranes
thirst
sudden weight loss
orthostatic hypotension
increase heart rate
decrease urine output
change in mental status
What are signs of fluid volume excess (overload)? correct answers - Edema
- Moist/shiny skin
- Distended abdomen
- Shortness of breath
- Dysrhythmias
- Fatigue
- Confusion
Questions With Detailed Answers
What is a type of alternative therapy? correct answers massage
When there is a vitamin overload what kind of vitamins would you give? correct answers Fat
soluble (ADEK)
How should we teach patients to breathe during exercising to prevent the Valsalva maneuver?
correct answers Breath through mouth
When is stress worse? correct answers when cumulative
How do we teach patients to use a cane? correct answers cane on strong side 4-6 inches from
foot
elbow flexed 15-30 degrees
What do you focus on when helping relieve stress correct answers focus on emotional coping
How do you establish trust with patients? correct answers Provide continuity of care
Where does the biggest loss of insensible fluid occur? correct answers skin
How does physical illness increase stress? correct answers takes away energy needed for coping
What do you do if you suspect caregiver strain? correct answers assess(interview) caregiver and
the patient
Give the caregiver ample encouragement
If potassium is high, what do you do? correct answers Report to RN
What will (emesis) vomiting lead to? correct answers metabolic alkalosis
What do restraints include? correct answers vests
wheelchair to table
foot pedals on wheelchair
safety bars
seclusion
What would you notice in the eyes if a person were stressed? correct answers Pupil dilation
, What would you assess on the body when assessing for mobility? correct answers lower
extremities
What would you assess prior to do range of motion exercises? correct answers pain level
What do diuretics cause the loss of? correct answers Potassium
Which enzymes decrease with stress? correct answers digestive enzymes
What can hyperventilation lead to? correct answers dizziness
What kind of diets to cancer patients need? correct answers high calorie because it helps with
healing
What do we encourage an older adult with hyponatremia to drink? correct answers sports drinks
What will mild stress cause correct answers mental alertness
What can hypercalcemia cause? correct answers muscle weakness
How do you know if it is metabolic or respiratory? correct answers Respiratory Opposite
Metabolic Equal
What is a goal for patients with impaired mobility? correct answers To remain free of
contractures
What do you use to help with anxiety? correct answers distractions
What is important for prevention of osteoporosis? correct answers Vitamin D
What are signs of fluid volume deficit? correct answers decreased skin turgor
dry mucous membranes
thirst
sudden weight loss
orthostatic hypotension
increase heart rate
decrease urine output
change in mental status
What are signs of fluid volume excess (overload)? correct answers - Edema
- Moist/shiny skin
- Distended abdomen
- Shortness of breath
- Dysrhythmias
- Fatigue
- Confusion
