PNR 207 EXAM TWO STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Expected Characteristics of Stoma Following Colostomy Surgery - Answer-Good: Pink
and moist; Bad: Purple or dusky
Side Effects of External Radiation Therapy - Answer-Skin irritation, redness, dryness,
peeling or blistering
Conditions Predisposing Pt to Fluid Volume Deficit - Answer-Vomiting, diarrhea,
pneumonia, ileostomy
Conditions Predisposing Pt to Fluid Volume Excess - Answer-Kidney disorders, heart
disorders, cirrhosis
Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium - Answer-Agitation, anxiety, chest pain,
confusion, irritability, hypertension
Assessment Findings for Patent AV Fistula in Pt Receiving Hemodialysis - Answer-
Listen for a bruit and feel for the thrill
Priority for Pt with Parkinson's Disease - Answer-Nutrition; Pathophysiology: depletion
of dopamine, elevated acetylcholine
Characteristics of Huntington's Disease - Answer-Fidgety, constant motion, random
movements, dementia, suicidal thoughts
Changes in Integumentary System with Aging - Answer-Decreased skin turgor, loss of
moisture, loss of elasticity, brittle nails, slowed hair growth
Calorie Requirements as People Age - Answer-Decrease, need fewer calories
Exercise Recommendations for Older Adults - Answer-Walk 30 minutes a day, 3-5
times a week
Normal Physiological Changes with Aging - Answer-Decrease in vision, decrease in
bone mass, waking after falling asleep, more susceptible to UTIs
Assessing Petechiae in Dark Skinned Clients - Answer-Best accomplished by checking
abdomen, buttocks, forearm, or oral mucosa
Kussmaul's Respirations - Answer-Deep, rapid, labored breathing; seen in DKA patients
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Expected Characteristics of Stoma Following Colostomy Surgery - Answer-Good: Pink
and moist; Bad: Purple or dusky
Side Effects of External Radiation Therapy - Answer-Skin irritation, redness, dryness,
peeling or blistering
Conditions Predisposing Pt to Fluid Volume Deficit - Answer-Vomiting, diarrhea,
pneumonia, ileostomy
Conditions Predisposing Pt to Fluid Volume Excess - Answer-Kidney disorders, heart
disorders, cirrhosis
Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium - Answer-Agitation, anxiety, chest pain,
confusion, irritability, hypertension
Assessment Findings for Patent AV Fistula in Pt Receiving Hemodialysis - Answer-
Listen for a bruit and feel for the thrill
Priority for Pt with Parkinson's Disease - Answer-Nutrition; Pathophysiology: depletion
of dopamine, elevated acetylcholine
Characteristics of Huntington's Disease - Answer-Fidgety, constant motion, random
movements, dementia, suicidal thoughts
Changes in Integumentary System with Aging - Answer-Decreased skin turgor, loss of
moisture, loss of elasticity, brittle nails, slowed hair growth
Calorie Requirements as People Age - Answer-Decrease, need fewer calories
Exercise Recommendations for Older Adults - Answer-Walk 30 minutes a day, 3-5
times a week
Normal Physiological Changes with Aging - Answer-Decrease in vision, decrease in
bone mass, waking after falling asleep, more susceptible to UTIs
Assessing Petechiae in Dark Skinned Clients - Answer-Best accomplished by checking
abdomen, buttocks, forearm, or oral mucosa
Kussmaul's Respirations - Answer-Deep, rapid, labored breathing; seen in DKA patients
