EXAM 2:Aging and Chronic Illness in
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Blood Glucose Regulation - Answer- The brain cannot store glucose therefore it needs a
constant supply.
Hemoglobin A1C - Answer- 7% A1C in labs would show the average of blood sugar average
over a 3 month time period and how it is managed.
Unmanaged Diabetes Complications - Answer- Diabetes unmanaged would instigate the
development of cardiovascular complications.
Nutrition Teaching for Diabetics - Answer- Patient comments needing additional teaching if
they say they will stick to their diet except for on special occasions.
Priority Action for New Diabetic - Answer- Contact physician regarding the most recent
orders.
Delayed Diabetes Diagnosis - Answer- Diagnosis of diabetes could be delayed because there
are not visible symptoms and you can have the disease for a while before you start displaying
complications.
Diabetic Teaching Plan - Answer- Include ALL except limiting carbs.
Blood Glucose Treatment - Answer- If someone's blood glucose is 44, treat by providing 4 oz
of OJ.
,Patient Education for Type 2 Diabetes - Answer- Priority when educating patient is to
provide information on foot care.
Pneumonia in Older Clients - Answer- RN needs to answer that untreated periodontal
disease and dental issues can lead to pneumonia as a secondary disease.
First Action for Pulmonary Infection - Answer- ASSESS LOC first to get baseline, raise head of
bed and then give oxygen.
Alarming Symptoms in ED - Answer- Frequent falls.
Education for COPD Patients - Answer- RN needs to educate on using bronchodilator prior
to having sex.
Worsening Coronary Artery Disease Symptoms - Answer- Excessive fatigue, unusual
defecation patterns, dizziness.
Hypertension Follow-Up - Answer- Recommend patient to contact their PCP to follow-up on
further treatment.
Best Action for Pneumonia Patient - Answer- Check O2 sat.
Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarctions - Answer- Ischemia that completely blocked
blood flow to their heart.
Asthma Medication Response - Answer- Different things trigger it so basically tell the patient
that a trigger to one patient may not be a trigger to the other patient.
Priority Action for Asthma Treatment - Answer- Diminished gas exchange prevents gas
exchange so addressing the diminished gas exchange is priority.
, Heart Failure Comfort - Answer- Comfortable while resting is the most correct.
Warfarin and Potassium Levels - Answer- High potassium (normal 3.6-5.2) indicates the need
for immediate intervention.
Goal for Elderly Stroke Patients - Answer- Help the patient maintain the ability to be as
independent as possible is the goal with this patient.
Teaching for Parkinson's Family - Answer- I should remind them to focus on their feet while
walking requires further teaching by the family.
Approaching Delirious Patient - Answer- Use simple words to help reorient the patient, be
patient and explain the RN actions to the patient.
Sensory Perception Deficits in Stroke Patients - Answer- Keep personal items close to the
patient so they can see and reach them safely.
Alzheimer's Disease - Answer- decline in person's cognitive functioning that is developed
slowly
anomia - Answer- difficulty to retrieve words
apraxia - Answer- decreased ability to plan and sequence the voluntary muscle movements
to produce speech
dysarthria - Answer- impairment in ability to articulate words
delirium - Answer- acute decline in cognitive function and attention and represents a brain
failure
Nursing Exam Review 2025 graded
A+
Blood Glucose Regulation - Answer- The brain cannot store glucose therefore it needs a
constant supply.
Hemoglobin A1C - Answer- 7% A1C in labs would show the average of blood sugar average
over a 3 month time period and how it is managed.
Unmanaged Diabetes Complications - Answer- Diabetes unmanaged would instigate the
development of cardiovascular complications.
Nutrition Teaching for Diabetics - Answer- Patient comments needing additional teaching if
they say they will stick to their diet except for on special occasions.
Priority Action for New Diabetic - Answer- Contact physician regarding the most recent
orders.
Delayed Diabetes Diagnosis - Answer- Diagnosis of diabetes could be delayed because there
are not visible symptoms and you can have the disease for a while before you start displaying
complications.
Diabetic Teaching Plan - Answer- Include ALL except limiting carbs.
Blood Glucose Treatment - Answer- If someone's blood glucose is 44, treat by providing 4 oz
of OJ.
,Patient Education for Type 2 Diabetes - Answer- Priority when educating patient is to
provide information on foot care.
Pneumonia in Older Clients - Answer- RN needs to answer that untreated periodontal
disease and dental issues can lead to pneumonia as a secondary disease.
First Action for Pulmonary Infection - Answer- ASSESS LOC first to get baseline, raise head of
bed and then give oxygen.
Alarming Symptoms in ED - Answer- Frequent falls.
Education for COPD Patients - Answer- RN needs to educate on using bronchodilator prior
to having sex.
Worsening Coronary Artery Disease Symptoms - Answer- Excessive fatigue, unusual
defecation patterns, dizziness.
Hypertension Follow-Up - Answer- Recommend patient to contact their PCP to follow-up on
further treatment.
Best Action for Pneumonia Patient - Answer- Check O2 sat.
Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarctions - Answer- Ischemia that completely blocked
blood flow to their heart.
Asthma Medication Response - Answer- Different things trigger it so basically tell the patient
that a trigger to one patient may not be a trigger to the other patient.
Priority Action for Asthma Treatment - Answer- Diminished gas exchange prevents gas
exchange so addressing the diminished gas exchange is priority.
, Heart Failure Comfort - Answer- Comfortable while resting is the most correct.
Warfarin and Potassium Levels - Answer- High potassium (normal 3.6-5.2) indicates the need
for immediate intervention.
Goal for Elderly Stroke Patients - Answer- Help the patient maintain the ability to be as
independent as possible is the goal with this patient.
Teaching for Parkinson's Family - Answer- I should remind them to focus on their feet while
walking requires further teaching by the family.
Approaching Delirious Patient - Answer- Use simple words to help reorient the patient, be
patient and explain the RN actions to the patient.
Sensory Perception Deficits in Stroke Patients - Answer- Keep personal items close to the
patient so they can see and reach them safely.
Alzheimer's Disease - Answer- decline in person's cognitive functioning that is developed
slowly
anomia - Answer- difficulty to retrieve words
apraxia - Answer- decreased ability to plan and sequence the voluntary muscle movements
to produce speech
dysarthria - Answer- impairment in ability to articulate words
delirium - Answer- acute decline in cognitive function and attention and represents a brain
failure
