NUR 105 Health Differences Essentials
of Nursing Care Excelsior College Exam
A good source of complete protein - Correct Ans-Eggs
Inhibits the absorption of fat soluble vitamins - Correct Ans-Mineral oils
Contain a substance called nitrogen that distinguishes from fats and carbs - Correct
Ans-Amino Acids
What helps reduct sticky bronchial secretions? - Correct Ans-Maintaining an adequate
fluid intake.
What is the best source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)? - Correct Ans-Liver
Why do toddlers and preschoolers need a snack? - Correct Ans-To compensate for
increased growth and caloric needs.
What drug causes constipation by slowing motility of the colon. - Correct Ans-Morphine
What is the muscle that lifts in the anal canal during defecation? - Correct Ans-Levator
ani
What is an appropriate diet for the elderly? - Correct Ans-Low calorie, low fat, with lots
of fruits.
What is used to measure the total amount of urine from one voiding? - Correct Ans-
Urinometer
How is diaphragmatic breathing assessed? - Correct Ans-By placing the palms of hands
in the area of the lower ribs.
What can provide moistened air? - Correct Ans-Humidifier
What measures the flow of inhaled air? - Correct Ans-Incentive spirometer
What is a side effect of oral iron? - Correct Ans-Gastic irritation
Vitamin D helps with the absorption of ____________. - Correct Ans-Calcium
What are used primarily to monitor central venous pressure? - Correct Ans-Central
venous lines
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What can occur when magnesium is low? - Correct Ans-Confusion or seizures
What three things affect the rate of oxygen transported from the lungs to the tissues? -
Correct Ans-Cardiac output,
Number of electrolytes,
Exercise
When a person becomes anxious or stressed, the need for oxygen increases due to
stimulation of ___________________________. - Correct Ans-Sympathetic nerve
Painful or difficult urination.
A symptom of a UTI. - Correct Ans-Dysuria
When ambulating, where should the drainage bag of a Foley be kept? - Correct Ans-
Below waist level
Proper technique to cleanse the labia and urinary meatus? - Correct Ans-Cleanse front
to back using sterile cotton and solution
Malnutrition is common in ___________. - Correct Ans-Obesity
Legumes is a substitute for _____. - Correct Ans-Meats
What do coffee, cocoa,and tea have in them? - Correct Ans-Diuretics
What can you give to a pt. that is NPO and complaining of being thirsty? - Correct Ans-
Good mouth care
A pt. in metabolic acidosis will be given _________. - Correct Ans-1/2 NS
Non-irritating foods are considered..... - Correct Ans-A low residue diet.
For infiltration of an IV, you would assess..... - Correct Ans-Coolness,
pain,
pallor.
What are signs of fluid volume excess? - Correct Ans-Crackles and
elevated systolic pressure
What can occur with a potassium of 6.2? - Correct Ans-Cardiac arrhythmias
Cheese is high in ______________. - Correct Ans-Protein
Dark green vegetables are high in ___________. - Correct Ans-Calcium
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