NUR 257 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
Why should you have your elderly patients bring in all medications that they take? (OTC, herbal, etc.) -
(ANSWER)To assess for possible drug interactions
Fall RF Include: - (ANSWER)incontinence, burns, poor vision, sensory deficits, age, meds, weakness,
environmental hazards, footwear, and some diseases/disorders.
What meds can increase fall risk? - (ANSWER)BP meds and sedation
Education for a pt on BP meds: - (ANSWER)change positions slowly (orthostatic hypotension)
Example of environmental hazards that can increase the fall risk: - (ANSWER)-loose rugs
-inadequate lighting
Ways to decrease environmental hazards in the home of a patient at high fall risk? - (ANSWER)- add
night lights
- install handrails
- remove loose rugs
- clean environment with a clear path.
What diseases/disorders could increase a pt's fall risk? - (ANSWER)Neurological and cardiovascular
disorders.
Those at risk for social isolation: - (ANSWER)those in frail health.
primary prevention definition: - (ANSWER)maximizing health through strategies that are set in place
before an illness or injury occur.
Primary Prevent Examples: - (ANSWER)- immunizations
- sunscreen
, NUR 257 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
- safety classes
Secondary Prevention Definition: - (ANSWER)maximizing health through strategies that are set in place
at the early stages of illness and injury.
Secondary Prevention Examples: - (ANSWER)- ANY screening
- BP screening, mass screening, etc.
Houses built before 1978 used... - (ANSWER)lead-based paint
Tertiary Prevention Definition: - (ANSWER)maximizing health and wellness through long-term
management and treatment of persons with chronic conditions; QOL is maintained.
Tertiary Prevention Examples: - (ANSWER)- support groups
- palliative care
- rehabilitation programs.
Ethics: - (ANSWER)moral principles that govern a person's behavior or activities; Based on a well-
founded standard of right and wrong.
Autonomy: - (ANSWER)the right of an individual to make decisions for themselves
Beneficence: - (ANSWER)do what is in the best interest of the pt
Nonmaleficence: - (ANSWER)Do no harm.
Justice: - (ANSWER)the fair distribution of rights and resources
Why should you have your elderly patients bring in all medications that they take? (OTC, herbal, etc.) -
(ANSWER)To assess for possible drug interactions
Fall RF Include: - (ANSWER)incontinence, burns, poor vision, sensory deficits, age, meds, weakness,
environmental hazards, footwear, and some diseases/disorders.
What meds can increase fall risk? - (ANSWER)BP meds and sedation
Education for a pt on BP meds: - (ANSWER)change positions slowly (orthostatic hypotension)
Example of environmental hazards that can increase the fall risk: - (ANSWER)-loose rugs
-inadequate lighting
Ways to decrease environmental hazards in the home of a patient at high fall risk? - (ANSWER)- add
night lights
- install handrails
- remove loose rugs
- clean environment with a clear path.
What diseases/disorders could increase a pt's fall risk? - (ANSWER)Neurological and cardiovascular
disorders.
Those at risk for social isolation: - (ANSWER)those in frail health.
primary prevention definition: - (ANSWER)maximizing health through strategies that are set in place
before an illness or injury occur.
Primary Prevent Examples: - (ANSWER)- immunizations
- sunscreen
, NUR 257 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
- safety classes
Secondary Prevention Definition: - (ANSWER)maximizing health through strategies that are set in place
at the early stages of illness and injury.
Secondary Prevention Examples: - (ANSWER)- ANY screening
- BP screening, mass screening, etc.
Houses built before 1978 used... - (ANSWER)lead-based paint
Tertiary Prevention Definition: - (ANSWER)maximizing health and wellness through long-term
management and treatment of persons with chronic conditions; QOL is maintained.
Tertiary Prevention Examples: - (ANSWER)- support groups
- palliative care
- rehabilitation programs.
Ethics: - (ANSWER)moral principles that govern a person's behavior or activities; Based on a well-
founded standard of right and wrong.
Autonomy: - (ANSWER)the right of an individual to make decisions for themselves
Beneficence: - (ANSWER)do what is in the best interest of the pt
Nonmaleficence: - (ANSWER)Do no harm.
Justice: - (ANSWER)the fair distribution of rights and resources
