NR 324 Final Exam WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Impact of malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Low mood
Weight loss
Low energy
Muscle wasting
Increased risk of fractures
Increased risk of hospital admissions
Confusion
Infections
Reduced independence
Increased risk for falls
Reduced mobility
Risks associated with obesity - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Type 2 DM
Dyslipidemia
Cancer
Mood disorders
Heart disease
Reproductive disorders
Liver disease
,Hypertension
Promotion of normal elimination - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔(POOPER
SCOOP)
Position (upright, sitting)
Outpput (adequate hydration)
Offer fluids
Privacy
Exercise
Report results
Size (amount)
Consistency
Occult blood
Odor
Peristalsis
Foods that prevent constipation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Fresh fruit
Whole wheat toast
Expected findings with prolonged diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Hypotension
Elevated temperature
Poor skin turgor
,GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Acid splashing in esophagus, burning tissue
Risks for GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Obesity
Smoking
Pregnancy
Drinking alcohol
Acidic foods
Gastric reflux - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Lower esophageal sphincter open
allowing acid reflux
GERD ssx - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Heart burn
Abdominal cramping
Nausea/vomiting
Tooth decay
GERD trigger foods - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Foods difficult to digest
Gas forming foods
GMO foods
Things that relax LES (spicy, acidic, ETOH)
Refined carbohydrates
, Food additives
Acid containing foods
Mint
Sugar alcohols
Too much sugar
Goals for tx of GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Eliminate symptoms
Heal esophageal mucosa
Maintain remission for a lifetime
Manage or prevent complications
Nursing care for GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Sit patient up during and
after meals
Tums/Antacids
H2 receptor blockers
PPIs
Tums/Antacids - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Neutralize pH
H2 receptor blockers - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Pepcid
Decreases acid production
PPIs - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Blocks proton pumps to block acid
ANSWERS
Impact of malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Low mood
Weight loss
Low energy
Muscle wasting
Increased risk of fractures
Increased risk of hospital admissions
Confusion
Infections
Reduced independence
Increased risk for falls
Reduced mobility
Risks associated with obesity - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Type 2 DM
Dyslipidemia
Cancer
Mood disorders
Heart disease
Reproductive disorders
Liver disease
,Hypertension
Promotion of normal elimination - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔(POOPER
SCOOP)
Position (upright, sitting)
Outpput (adequate hydration)
Offer fluids
Privacy
Exercise
Report results
Size (amount)
Consistency
Occult blood
Odor
Peristalsis
Foods that prevent constipation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Fresh fruit
Whole wheat toast
Expected findings with prolonged diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Hypotension
Elevated temperature
Poor skin turgor
,GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Acid splashing in esophagus, burning tissue
Risks for GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Obesity
Smoking
Pregnancy
Drinking alcohol
Acidic foods
Gastric reflux - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Lower esophageal sphincter open
allowing acid reflux
GERD ssx - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Heart burn
Abdominal cramping
Nausea/vomiting
Tooth decay
GERD trigger foods - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Foods difficult to digest
Gas forming foods
GMO foods
Things that relax LES (spicy, acidic, ETOH)
Refined carbohydrates
, Food additives
Acid containing foods
Mint
Sugar alcohols
Too much sugar
Goals for tx of GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Eliminate symptoms
Heal esophageal mucosa
Maintain remission for a lifetime
Manage or prevent complications
Nursing care for GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Sit patient up during and
after meals
Tums/Antacids
H2 receptor blockers
PPIs
Tums/Antacids - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Neutralize pH
H2 receptor blockers - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Pepcid
Decreases acid production
PPIs - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Blocks proton pumps to block acid