NUR 257 Exam 3 (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) Concepts of Aging & Chronic
Illness 100% Correct [Grade A] - Galen
Which statement indicates that the patient will need more teaching about peripheral
neuropathy and diabetes type 2? - Correct answer I can break in my shoes by wearing
them all day.
Which indicates a need for further teaching for a new diabetic patient on weight
control? - Correct answer I will exercise for 2 hours every day.
When educating a newly diagnosed diabetic patient, which indicates understanding
about wearing the medic alert bracelet? - Correct answer If I become hypoglycemic, I
could become unconscious.
Symptoms of a TIA resolve within - Correct answer 30-60 minutes
Symptoms of TIA - Correct answer Blurred vision, diplopia, blindness in one eye,
tunnel vision, weakness, ataxia.
,The B in BEFAST - Correct answer Balance loss
The E in BEFAST - Correct answer Eye sight changes
The F in BEFAST - Correct answer Facial drooping
The A in BEFAST - Correct answer Arm weakness
The S in BEFAST - Correct answer Speech difficulty
The T in BEFAST - Correct answer Time to call 911.
Which dysrhythmia is thought to be associated with reentrant mechanisms? - Correct
answer Preexcitation syndrome tachycardia (Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome)
A patient with forward effects of heart failure may present with which symptoms?
(Select all that apply.)
,A. Aggression
B. Stupor
C. Confusion
D. Impaired memory
E. Mental fatigue - Correct answer CDE
Lusitropic impairment refers to - Correct answer impaired diastolic relaxation
A patient with heart failure who reports intermittent shortness of breath during the
night is experiencing - Correct answer paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
In which dysrhythmias should treatment be instituted immediately? - Correct answer
Atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 220 beats/minute
When assessing an individual during an acute asthma episode, you should expect to
find which manifestations? (Select all that apply.)
A. Foul-smelling sputum
B. Feeling of chest tightness
, C. Coughing
D. Use of accessory breathing muscles
E. Expiratory wheezing - Correct answer BCDE
After evaluation, a child's asthma is characterized as "extrinsic." This means that the
asthma is - Correct answer associated with specific allergic triggers.
Obstructive disorders are associated with - Correct answer low expiratory flow rates
Copious amounts of foul-smelling sputum are generally associated with - Correct
answer bronchiectasis.
All obstructive pulmonary disorders are characterized by - Correct answer resistance
to airflow.
The nurse working in a long-term care facility completes morning assessment on a
new postoperative client and notes a change in cognitive status from the previous day?
Update) Concepts of Aging & Chronic
Illness 100% Correct [Grade A] - Galen
Which statement indicates that the patient will need more teaching about peripheral
neuropathy and diabetes type 2? - Correct answer I can break in my shoes by wearing
them all day.
Which indicates a need for further teaching for a new diabetic patient on weight
control? - Correct answer I will exercise for 2 hours every day.
When educating a newly diagnosed diabetic patient, which indicates understanding
about wearing the medic alert bracelet? - Correct answer If I become hypoglycemic, I
could become unconscious.
Symptoms of a TIA resolve within - Correct answer 30-60 minutes
Symptoms of TIA - Correct answer Blurred vision, diplopia, blindness in one eye,
tunnel vision, weakness, ataxia.
,The B in BEFAST - Correct answer Balance loss
The E in BEFAST - Correct answer Eye sight changes
The F in BEFAST - Correct answer Facial drooping
The A in BEFAST - Correct answer Arm weakness
The S in BEFAST - Correct answer Speech difficulty
The T in BEFAST - Correct answer Time to call 911.
Which dysrhythmia is thought to be associated with reentrant mechanisms? - Correct
answer Preexcitation syndrome tachycardia (Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome)
A patient with forward effects of heart failure may present with which symptoms?
(Select all that apply.)
,A. Aggression
B. Stupor
C. Confusion
D. Impaired memory
E. Mental fatigue - Correct answer CDE
Lusitropic impairment refers to - Correct answer impaired diastolic relaxation
A patient with heart failure who reports intermittent shortness of breath during the
night is experiencing - Correct answer paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
In which dysrhythmias should treatment be instituted immediately? - Correct answer
Atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 220 beats/minute
When assessing an individual during an acute asthma episode, you should expect to
find which manifestations? (Select all that apply.)
A. Foul-smelling sputum
B. Feeling of chest tightness
, C. Coughing
D. Use of accessory breathing muscles
E. Expiratory wheezing - Correct answer BCDE
After evaluation, a child's asthma is characterized as "extrinsic." This means that the
asthma is - Correct answer associated with specific allergic triggers.
Obstructive disorders are associated with - Correct answer low expiratory flow rates
Copious amounts of foul-smelling sputum are generally associated with - Correct
answer bronchiectasis.
All obstructive pulmonary disorders are characterized by - Correct answer resistance
to airflow.
The nurse working in a long-term care facility completes morning assessment on a
new postoperative client and notes a change in cognitive status from the previous day?
