NUR 163, EXAM 1 HONDROS
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Primary Prevention - ANSWERprevention (flu vaccine)
Secondary Prevention - ANSWERCatch the disease/diagnose (yearly physical
exam)
Tertiary Prevention - ANSWERTreating/stopping progression (Cardiac rehab)
Moderate fall risk gets - ANSWERBasic nursing care and fall risk band, yellow sign
High Fall Risk gets - ANSWERbasic nursing care, red sign, fall risk band, bed alarm,
move closer to nurse station
for mobility weakness - ANSWERassist and approach from weaker side
dizziness - ANSWERfull neuro assessment
G-tube - ANSWER1200 calories minimum
fluids - ANSWER2-3L intake
confusion - ANSWERreorient frequently using name and provide structured activity
incontinence - ANSWERpads, bladder training, frequent toileting
National Pt Safety goals - ANSWERcome from the joint commission
Hyperthermia - ANSWERgreater than 101, immunocompromised, young spike
quickly, old may or may not have symptoms. Chills, sweating, tachycardia, redness,
brain damage, nausea
benefits of sleep - ANSWERbetter mood, cognition, less falls and accidents
urinary continence - ANSWERrisk for skin breakdown, social issues,etc.
health scams - ANSWERdangerous to elderly, provides info that puts them at risk
Safety when discharging a pt - ANSWERfind out how may stairs there are to kitchen,
bathroom, bed?
unpaid caregivers - ANSWERGive positive feedback to them, the pt needs them
pneumonia vaccines - ANSWER65 years old and less , 13 once then 23 one year
later. High risk pt get them q 10 yrs until 65, then done.
, tone of voice - ANSWERshould be low and not loud, even.
Benefits of diet - ANSWERBetter health, disease prevention, healing (in Diabetics-
biggest factor affecting compliance is motivation)
Benefits of exercise - ANSWERkeeps joints flexible, maintain muscle, decrease BS
level, heart health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
Types of exercise - ANSWERweight bearing is beneficial (prevents osteoporosis),
swimming easy on joints,
Exercise length - ANSWERmust be 30 minutes to be beneficial
Tobacco cessation - ANSWERdecreases risk for cancer, decreases cardiovascular
issues
Alcohol - ANSWERok in moderation-unless medically unsafe, AA can help stopping
Benefits of physical exams and preventive care - ANSWERyearly exams, identify
problems early,
physical exam - ANSWERshould include BMI, BP and bone mineral density
Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care - ANSWERidentify dental caries, need
for dentures?,
Oral Care for elderly - ANSWERneed to use toothpaste with fluoride
Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude - ANSWERdecreases depression,
decreases isolation, must have interactions with people
Benefits of religious beliefs - ANSWERpromote good health practices
Benefits of cultural beliefs - ANSWERaffects dietary consumption, can be non
beneficial
Issues with knowledge and motivation - ANSWERpt loses spouse, may not be
motivated to care for self
Benefits of mobility - ANSWERkeeps joints mobile and pt in good health
perception of aging - ANSWERif pt has positive perception, they have a better
chance of having positive results
body language - ANSWER"i'm fine." Don't always take that at face value, dig deeper.
Sit with them and ask questions.
gestures - ANSWERdon't overdo
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Primary Prevention - ANSWERprevention (flu vaccine)
Secondary Prevention - ANSWERCatch the disease/diagnose (yearly physical
exam)
Tertiary Prevention - ANSWERTreating/stopping progression (Cardiac rehab)
Moderate fall risk gets - ANSWERBasic nursing care and fall risk band, yellow sign
High Fall Risk gets - ANSWERbasic nursing care, red sign, fall risk band, bed alarm,
move closer to nurse station
for mobility weakness - ANSWERassist and approach from weaker side
dizziness - ANSWERfull neuro assessment
G-tube - ANSWER1200 calories minimum
fluids - ANSWER2-3L intake
confusion - ANSWERreorient frequently using name and provide structured activity
incontinence - ANSWERpads, bladder training, frequent toileting
National Pt Safety goals - ANSWERcome from the joint commission
Hyperthermia - ANSWERgreater than 101, immunocompromised, young spike
quickly, old may or may not have symptoms. Chills, sweating, tachycardia, redness,
brain damage, nausea
benefits of sleep - ANSWERbetter mood, cognition, less falls and accidents
urinary continence - ANSWERrisk for skin breakdown, social issues,etc.
health scams - ANSWERdangerous to elderly, provides info that puts them at risk
Safety when discharging a pt - ANSWERfind out how may stairs there are to kitchen,
bathroom, bed?
unpaid caregivers - ANSWERGive positive feedback to them, the pt needs them
pneumonia vaccines - ANSWER65 years old and less , 13 once then 23 one year
later. High risk pt get them q 10 yrs until 65, then done.
, tone of voice - ANSWERshould be low and not loud, even.
Benefits of diet - ANSWERBetter health, disease prevention, healing (in Diabetics-
biggest factor affecting compliance is motivation)
Benefits of exercise - ANSWERkeeps joints flexible, maintain muscle, decrease BS
level, heart health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
Types of exercise - ANSWERweight bearing is beneficial (prevents osteoporosis),
swimming easy on joints,
Exercise length - ANSWERmust be 30 minutes to be beneficial
Tobacco cessation - ANSWERdecreases risk for cancer, decreases cardiovascular
issues
Alcohol - ANSWERok in moderation-unless medically unsafe, AA can help stopping
Benefits of physical exams and preventive care - ANSWERyearly exams, identify
problems early,
physical exam - ANSWERshould include BMI, BP and bone mineral density
Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care - ANSWERidentify dental caries, need
for dentures?,
Oral Care for elderly - ANSWERneed to use toothpaste with fluoride
Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude - ANSWERdecreases depression,
decreases isolation, must have interactions with people
Benefits of religious beliefs - ANSWERpromote good health practices
Benefits of cultural beliefs - ANSWERaffects dietary consumption, can be non
beneficial
Issues with knowledge and motivation - ANSWERpt loses spouse, may not be
motivated to care for self
Benefits of mobility - ANSWERkeeps joints mobile and pt in good health
perception of aging - ANSWERif pt has positive perception, they have a better
chance of having positive results
body language - ANSWER"i'm fine." Don't always take that at face value, dig deeper.
Sit with them and ask questions.
gestures - ANSWERdon't overdo
