NUR 212 Hondros Exam 1 – Questions and Answers (A+ Graded, 100% Verified)

NUR 212 HONDROS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.




What happens in palliative care? ANS >>> improves quality of life
decrease symptoms and minimize discomfort


What allows a person to be on hospice? ANS >>> less than 6 months to live (2
physicians verified)
(past a year 1 physician)


What medications dry up secretions? ANS >>> hyoscine
atropine


What does advance care planning do for the patient? ANS >>> allows pt to be
apart of care planning


What if a patient decides to change code status? ANS >>> Dr needs to be notified
and dr needs to change order


What is the first thing you should do before starting post mortem care? ANS >>>
check cultural wishes/ customs/ autopsy

, What does the nurse do in post mortem care? ANS >>> remove devices/tubing,
replace dentures, position body in neutral position,


What are the signs of nearing death? ANS >>> death rattle(wet/noisy)
Cheyne Stokes (rapid, irregular, shallow)


what are the two types of grief? ANS >>> adaptive- working through loss in healthy
way
prolonged- longer than normal: affecting daily life


What are the isotonic solutions and what is it for? ANS >>> LR ,0.9% NS, D5W
prevented solutions


What are the hypertonic solutions and what are they used for? ANS >>>
3%NS,5%NS, D10W, Combos
ICP, brain injury, critical pts


What are the hypotonic solutions and what are they used for? ANS >>> 0.225%,
0.3%, 0.225% NS
hypernatremia, DKA, dehydration,


What are the three IV solutions classified as? ANS >>> crystalloids


What is the priority action before hanging an IV piggyback? ANS >>> check
compatibility