NUR163/ NUR163 Exam 2 (Latest 2025/ 2026
Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in Care of
Elderly Patients| Questions and Answers| 100%
Correct | Verified Solutions | GRADED A -
Hondros
Question:
The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report
to the RN?
Answer:
- Patient with positive Chvostek's signs
Question:
Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake?
-
Answer:
Diarrhea
Question:
The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is having caregiver
strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the
best way to improve caregiver strain. Which of the following would be the best response to the
caregiver?
Answer:
I've noticed all your time and effort with the patient. You are very important to the healthcare
team"
,Question:
Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for hypernatremia?
Answer:
The patient who consumes excessive amount of table salt
Question:
The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old patient who is hard of hearing.
When communicating with the patient. What is the best approach?
Answer:
Speak in a low pitch tone and face level with the patient
Question:
patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is diagnosed with hyperkalemia. The
nurse will monitor the patient for which possible consequence of hyperkalemia.
Answer:
Cardiac arrhythmias
Question:
Which of the following patients would least likely experience a fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
Answer:
A 23-year-old with an upper extremity bone fracture
, Question:
The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor develops nausea and excessive gas.
Which is the probable cause of these symptoms?
Answer:
Slowing of peristalsis
Question:
Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a patient with fluid volume excess?
Answer:
Increase in sodium intake
Question:
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the assisted living facility. The
nurse knows it is important to ask which question regarding fluids and electrolytes?
Answer:
What medications, including dietary supplements, do you take?"
Question:
Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger years?
Answer:
They will continue to use similar coping behaviors throughout
Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in Care of
Elderly Patients| Questions and Answers| 100%
Correct | Verified Solutions | GRADED A -
Hondros
Question:
The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report
to the RN?
Answer:
- Patient with positive Chvostek's signs
Question:
Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake?
-
Answer:
Diarrhea
Question:
The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is having caregiver
strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the
best way to improve caregiver strain. Which of the following would be the best response to the
caregiver?
Answer:
I've noticed all your time and effort with the patient. You are very important to the healthcare
team"
,Question:
Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for hypernatremia?
Answer:
The patient who consumes excessive amount of table salt
Question:
The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old patient who is hard of hearing.
When communicating with the patient. What is the best approach?
Answer:
Speak in a low pitch tone and face level with the patient
Question:
patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is diagnosed with hyperkalemia. The
nurse will monitor the patient for which possible consequence of hyperkalemia.
Answer:
Cardiac arrhythmias
Question:
Which of the following patients would least likely experience a fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
Answer:
A 23-year-old with an upper extremity bone fracture
, Question:
The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor develops nausea and excessive gas.
Which is the probable cause of these symptoms?
Answer:
Slowing of peristalsis
Question:
Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a patient with fluid volume excess?
Answer:
Increase in sodium intake
Question:
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the assisted living facility. The
nurse knows it is important to ask which question regarding fluids and electrolytes?
Answer:
What medications, including dietary supplements, do you take?"
Question:
Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger years?
Answer:
They will continue to use similar coping behaviors throughout
