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NUR 163 Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question: If someone is in menopause for awhile and they have vaginal
bleeding, should it be reported?
Answer: Yes
Question: What is a uterine prolapse and when does it happen?
Answer: Usually happens after multiple vaginal births,
Question: A hysterectomy is a treatment for
Answer: Multiple Vaginal Births
Question: Signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate:
Answer: Decreased urine output
Weak stream of urine
Nocturia
Frequent UTI'S
Question: What happens if you see scattered bruising areas on patients
fore arms
Answer: Normal Age related change for bruising,
this is due to capillaries becoming fragile
Question: FVD
Answer: causes- not enough in, too much out (Lasix), alcohol,
hypernatremia, D/V, sweating/hemorrhaging
S/S- Decrease in BP, increase ing HR, headache, dry mucous membranes,
confusion/altered mental status, concentrated urine, decreased UO, weak
thready pulse
Pretest - Stuvia US
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Interventions- IV fluids (cautious of elderly, can cause pulmonary edema
if done too quickly), oral fluids, hold diuretic, treat underlying cause,
monitor i/o, monitor vitals, decrease sodium intake
Question: stress
Answer: s/s- decreased in immune resonse, lose/gain weight, decrease
output, increased frequency, constipation/diarrhea, teeth grinding, mood
swings
vitals- increased HR, BP, RR
fatiguues/insomnia, gastic ulcer, blood glucose increased
Question: elderly and stress
Answer: #1 cause - loss of loved one- child unexpected
financial loss, loss of independence, lack of support. Elderly do not tend to
fear/stress about death themselves
Question: at risk ineffective coping
Answer: substance abuse, tobacco, alcohol, prescriptions, cognitive
impairment, poor coping in younger years, poor support systems, chronic
illness
Question: Can normal age changes contribute to sexual dysfunction?
Answer: Yes
Question: what is the most effective form to prevent STI's besides
abstinence?
Answer: Condoms
Question: If an older female is experiencing vaginal dryness, what can
we recommend?
Answer: Water Based lube and pain medication 30 minutes before
Question: Why don't older people want to go to the doctor?
Pretest - Stuvia US
NUR 163 Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question: If someone is in menopause for awhile and they have vaginal
bleeding, should it be reported?
Answer: Yes
Question: What is a uterine prolapse and when does it happen?
Answer: Usually happens after multiple vaginal births,
Question: A hysterectomy is a treatment for
Answer: Multiple Vaginal Births
Question: Signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate:
Answer: Decreased urine output
Weak stream of urine
Nocturia
Frequent UTI'S
Question: What happens if you see scattered bruising areas on patients
fore arms
Answer: Normal Age related change for bruising,
this is due to capillaries becoming fragile
Question: FVD
Answer: causes- not enough in, too much out (Lasix), alcohol,
hypernatremia, D/V, sweating/hemorrhaging
S/S- Decrease in BP, increase ing HR, headache, dry mucous membranes,
confusion/altered mental status, concentrated urine, decreased UO, weak
thready pulse
Pretest - Stuvia US
, 2
Interventions- IV fluids (cautious of elderly, can cause pulmonary edema
if done too quickly), oral fluids, hold diuretic, treat underlying cause,
monitor i/o, monitor vitals, decrease sodium intake
Question: stress
Answer: s/s- decreased in immune resonse, lose/gain weight, decrease
output, increased frequency, constipation/diarrhea, teeth grinding, mood
swings
vitals- increased HR, BP, RR
fatiguues/insomnia, gastic ulcer, blood glucose increased
Question: elderly and stress
Answer: #1 cause - loss of loved one- child unexpected
financial loss, loss of independence, lack of support. Elderly do not tend to
fear/stress about death themselves
Question: at risk ineffective coping
Answer: substance abuse, tobacco, alcohol, prescriptions, cognitive
impairment, poor coping in younger years, poor support systems, chronic
illness
Question: Can normal age changes contribute to sexual dysfunction?
Answer: Yes
Question: what is the most effective form to prevent STI's besides
abstinence?
Answer: Condoms
Question: If an older female is experiencing vaginal dryness, what can
we recommend?
Answer: Water Based lube and pain medication 30 minutes before
Question: Why don't older people want to go to the doctor?
Pretest - Stuvia US
