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EXAM QUIZZES AND SOLUTIONS
The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. Which
interventions would you expect to see? (SATA) - answer✔Keep a large clock and
calendar in view, reduce distractions during meal times, reduce exposure to over-
stimulating situations, and monitor weight regularly for changes.
Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which indicates need for further
assessment? - answer✔"My dad and his dad had pancreatic cancer"
Which of the following indicates that teaching on meningitis is understood? (SATA) -
answer✔It is important that we vaccinate our son at the proper times, meningitis is
contagious if exposed to the bodily fluids from another infected child, and if our child
contracts bacterial meningitis, he will need antibiotic treatment immediately.
The nurse is caring for a patient with alzheimer's who is stumbling in the hall frequently.
The nurse will do which of the following to protect the client? (SATA) - answer✔Offer
social or physical activity to promote safety, encourage staff or family supervision for
safety, and maintain a cal environment for the patient.
The LPN is preparing to DC a patient with Type 1 Diabetes. What teaching should the
LPN provide? (SATA) - answer✔Effects of illness and stress on the glucose level, S&S
of hypoglycemia, and effects of exercise on the glucose level
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II diabetes. What statement requires further
teaching by the nurse? (SATA) - answer✔"I am having difficulty with my wife in bed",
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"My wife and I love to walk barefoot in the sand", and "My heart Dr. put me on a new
pill".
Your patient is experiencing a new onset myoclonic (muscle-jerking) seizures. The nurse
knows which one of the following statements are true about the seizure characteristics? -
answer✔Sudden excessive jerking of the body or extremities.
Nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who is concerned about developing long-term
complications. Which interventions would the nurse assist the patient with for this?
(SATA) - answer✔Daily foot exams, annual renal function tests, and maintain LDL under
150mg/dL
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II Diabetes. Which statement would indicate a
need for further assessment by the nurse? (SATA) - answer✔I mix my glargine insulin
with my Humalog, I am on prednisone for poison ivy, and I have dry skin on my heel that
keeps cracking.
Patient in ER with symptoms of a stroke. The nurse knows prompt medication attention
is needed within 3 hours to reduce permanent disability or death. Which interventions
would nurse anticipate for patient? (SATA) - answer✔Administering tissue plasminogen
activator (TPA), CT scan or MRI to rule out hemorrhagic stroke, Neuro assessment using
NIH stroke scale, and Review any history of bleeding disorders.
The nurse is caring for a patient with type I Diabetes post-op 1 day after a right hip
replacement.. What should be monitored for this patient? (SATA) -
answer✔Microalbuminuria, BUN/Creatinine, Blood pressure, and CBC
Nurse is caring for patient recently dx with seizures and prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin).
What education should we include? (SATA) - answer✔Patient should avoid alcohol when
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taking seizure meds, patient should be encouraged to do good oral hygiene, explain the
need to continue medication even when seizures stop, explain that the patient may have
driving restrictions.
When assessing for meningitis or encephalitis, the nurse is aware which of the following
statements is true? - answer✔Determining organism specific cause of the condition
The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a newly dx diabetic patient. What should be
included in education? (SATA) - answer✔Plan meals the same time every day, reduce
saturated fat and increase exercise, select food from myplate food planning tool.
Client is showing signs of dementia. The nurse will practice which guidelines for reality
orientation? (SATA) - answer✔Set routine and be consistent, be truthful in your
responses, and engage them in simple tasks that have a purpose.
Patient with new dx of seizures, nurse will instruct patient to keep a log of which of the
following? (SATA) - answer✔Time and duration of seizures, degree of drowsiness after
seizures, and any side effects of nausea and emesis.
Nurse caring for patient with suspected early dementia. What S&S will the nurse assess
the patient for? (SATA) - answer✔Gradual onset of memory loss, difficulty focusing
attention, and difficulty finding the right words.
Nurse caring for patient with Type II diabetes, reports feeling jittery, racing heart, and
sweating even when it's cold. What should nurse do? - answer✔Check finger stick blood
sugar
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NUR 176 FINAL REVIEW HONDROS
EXAM QUIZZES AND SOLUTIONS
The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. Which
interventions would you expect to see? (SATA) - answer✔Keep a large clock and
calendar in view, reduce distractions during meal times, reduce exposure to over-
stimulating situations, and monitor weight regularly for changes.
Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which indicates need for further
assessment? - answer✔"My dad and his dad had pancreatic cancer"
Which of the following indicates that teaching on meningitis is understood? (SATA) -
answer✔It is important that we vaccinate our son at the proper times, meningitis is
contagious if exposed to the bodily fluids from another infected child, and if our child
contracts bacterial meningitis, he will need antibiotic treatment immediately.
The nurse is caring for a patient with alzheimer's who is stumbling in the hall frequently.
The nurse will do which of the following to protect the client? (SATA) - answer✔Offer
social or physical activity to promote safety, encourage staff or family supervision for
safety, and maintain a cal environment for the patient.
The LPN is preparing to DC a patient with Type 1 Diabetes. What teaching should the
LPN provide? (SATA) - answer✔Effects of illness and stress on the glucose level, S&S
of hypoglycemia, and effects of exercise on the glucose level
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II diabetes. What statement requires further
teaching by the nurse? (SATA) - answer✔"I am having difficulty with my wife in bed",
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"My wife and I love to walk barefoot in the sand", and "My heart Dr. put me on a new
pill".
Your patient is experiencing a new onset myoclonic (muscle-jerking) seizures. The nurse
knows which one of the following statements are true about the seizure characteristics? -
answer✔Sudden excessive jerking of the body or extremities.
Nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who is concerned about developing long-term
complications. Which interventions would the nurse assist the patient with for this?
(SATA) - answer✔Daily foot exams, annual renal function tests, and maintain LDL under
150mg/dL
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II Diabetes. Which statement would indicate a
need for further assessment by the nurse? (SATA) - answer✔I mix my glargine insulin
with my Humalog, I am on prednisone for poison ivy, and I have dry skin on my heel that
keeps cracking.
Patient in ER with symptoms of a stroke. The nurse knows prompt medication attention
is needed within 3 hours to reduce permanent disability or death. Which interventions
would nurse anticipate for patient? (SATA) - answer✔Administering tissue plasminogen
activator (TPA), CT scan or MRI to rule out hemorrhagic stroke, Neuro assessment using
NIH stroke scale, and Review any history of bleeding disorders.
The nurse is caring for a patient with type I Diabetes post-op 1 day after a right hip
replacement.. What should be monitored for this patient? (SATA) -
answer✔Microalbuminuria, BUN/Creatinine, Blood pressure, and CBC
Nurse is caring for patient recently dx with seizures and prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin).
What education should we include? (SATA) - answer✔Patient should avoid alcohol when
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taking seizure meds, patient should be encouraged to do good oral hygiene, explain the
need to continue medication even when seizures stop, explain that the patient may have
driving restrictions.
When assessing for meningitis or encephalitis, the nurse is aware which of the following
statements is true? - answer✔Determining organism specific cause of the condition
The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a newly dx diabetic patient. What should be
included in education? (SATA) - answer✔Plan meals the same time every day, reduce
saturated fat and increase exercise, select food from myplate food planning tool.
Client is showing signs of dementia. The nurse will practice which guidelines for reality
orientation? (SATA) - answer✔Set routine and be consistent, be truthful in your
responses, and engage them in simple tasks that have a purpose.
Patient with new dx of seizures, nurse will instruct patient to keep a log of which of the
following? (SATA) - answer✔Time and duration of seizures, degree of drowsiness after
seizures, and any side effects of nausea and emesis.
Nurse caring for patient with suspected early dementia. What S&S will the nurse assess
the patient for? (SATA) - answer✔Gradual onset of memory loss, difficulty focusing
attention, and difficulty finding the right words.
Nurse caring for patient with Type II diabetes, reports feeling jittery, racing heart, and
sweating even when it's cold. What should nurse do? - answer✔Check finger stick blood
sugar
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