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NUR 163, Exam 1 Hondros Questions and
Correct Answers
Question: Primary Prevention
Answer: prevention (flu vaccine)
Question: Secondary Prevention
Answer: Catch the disease/diagnose (yearly physical exam)
Question: Tertiary Prevention
Answer: Treating/stopping progression (Cardiac rehab)
Question: Benefits of diet
Answer: Better health, disease prevention, healing (in Diabetics-biggest
factor affecting compliance is motivation)
Question: Benefits of exercise
Answer: keeps joints flexible, maintain muscle, decrease BS level, heart
health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
Question: Types of exercise
Answer: weight bearing is beneficial (prevents osteoporosis), swimming
easy on joints,
Question: Exercise length
Answer: must be 30 minutes to be beneficial
Question: Tobacco cessation
Answer: decreases risk for cancer, decreases cardiovascular issues
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Question: Alcohol
Answer: ok in moderation-unless medically unsafe, AA can help stopping
Question: Benefits of physical exams and preventive care
Answer: yearly exams, identify problems early,
Question: physical exam
Answer: should include BMI, BP and bone mineral density
Question: Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care
Answer: identify dental caries, need for dentures?,
Question: Oral Care for elderly
Answer: need to use toothpaste with fluoride
Question: Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude
Answer: decreases depression, decreases isolation, must have
interactions with people
Question: Benefits of religious beliefs
Answer: promote good health practices
Question: Benefits of cultural beliefs
Answer: affects dietary consumption, can be non beneficial
Question: Issues with knowledge and motivation
Answer: pt loses spouse, may not be motivated to care for self
Question: Benefits of mobility
Answer: keeps joints mobile and pt in good health
Question: perception of aging
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Answer: if pt has positive perception, they have a better chance of having
positive results
Question: benefits of sleep
Answer: better mood, cognition, less falls and accidents
Question: urinary continence
Answer: risk for skin breakdown, social issues,etc.
Question: health scams
Answer: dangerous to elderly, provides info that puts them at risk
Question: Safety when discharging a pt
Answer: find out how may stairs there are to kitchen, bathroom, bed?
Question: unpaid caregivers
Answer: Give positive feedback to them, the pt needs them
Question: pneumonia vaccines
Answer: 65 years old and less , 13 once then 23 one year later. High risk
pt get them q 10 yrs until 65, then done.
Question: tone of voice
Answer: should be low and not loud, even.
Question: body language
Answer: "i'm fine." Don't always take that at face value, dig deeper. Sit
with them and ask questions.
Question: gestures
Answer: don't overdo
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NUR 163, Exam 1 Hondros Questions and
Correct Answers
Question: Primary Prevention
Answer: prevention (flu vaccine)
Question: Secondary Prevention
Answer: Catch the disease/diagnose (yearly physical exam)
Question: Tertiary Prevention
Answer: Treating/stopping progression (Cardiac rehab)
Question: Benefits of diet
Answer: Better health, disease prevention, healing (in Diabetics-biggest
factor affecting compliance is motivation)
Question: Benefits of exercise
Answer: keeps joints flexible, maintain muscle, decrease BS level, heart
health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
Question: Types of exercise
Answer: weight bearing is beneficial (prevents osteoporosis), swimming
easy on joints,
Question: Exercise length
Answer: must be 30 minutes to be beneficial
Question: Tobacco cessation
Answer: decreases risk for cancer, decreases cardiovascular issues
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Question: Alcohol
Answer: ok in moderation-unless medically unsafe, AA can help stopping
Question: Benefits of physical exams and preventive care
Answer: yearly exams, identify problems early,
Question: physical exam
Answer: should include BMI, BP and bone mineral density
Question: Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care
Answer: identify dental caries, need for dentures?,
Question: Oral Care for elderly
Answer: need to use toothpaste with fluoride
Question: Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude
Answer: decreases depression, decreases isolation, must have
interactions with people
Question: Benefits of religious beliefs
Answer: promote good health practices
Question: Benefits of cultural beliefs
Answer: affects dietary consumption, can be non beneficial
Question: Issues with knowledge and motivation
Answer: pt loses spouse, may not be motivated to care for self
Question: Benefits of mobility
Answer: keeps joints mobile and pt in good health
Question: perception of aging
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Answer: if pt has positive perception, they have a better chance of having
positive results
Question: benefits of sleep
Answer: better mood, cognition, less falls and accidents
Question: urinary continence
Answer: risk for skin breakdown, social issues,etc.
Question: health scams
Answer: dangerous to elderly, provides info that puts them at risk
Question: Safety when discharging a pt
Answer: find out how may stairs there are to kitchen, bathroom, bed?
Question: unpaid caregivers
Answer: Give positive feedback to them, the pt needs them
Question: pneumonia vaccines
Answer: 65 years old and less , 13 once then 23 one year later. High risk
pt get them q 10 yrs until 65, then done.
Question: tone of voice
Answer: should be low and not loud, even.
Question: body language
Answer: "i'm fine." Don't always take that at face value, dig deeper. Sit
with them and ask questions.
Question: gestures
Answer: don't overdo
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