Nur 155 Exam 3 (Galen) with complete solutions...
Nur 155 Exam 3 (Galen)
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1. proprioception awareness of posture and movement
2. things to prevent splints, braces
contracture: per-
manent fixation
of a joint
3. foot drop permanent plantar flexion
4. isotonic exercise active movement with constant muscle contractions
EX: walking, self feeding, turning in bed
5. isometric exer- tension and relaxation of muscles w/o joint movement
cise EX: planks, calf raises
6. aerobic exercise requires oxygen metabolism to produce energy
EX: stair climbing, walking
7. anaerobic exer- builds power & body mass, doesn't require oxygen
cise EX: heavy weightlifting
8. if pt has sen- open up blinds
sory deprivation orient pt to the day time
you do what? turn on lights
encourage visitors
give puzzles and activities to do
9. if pt has sensory dim the lights
overload you do give them ear plugs
what? cluster care
10. hearing precau- make sure pt has hearing aids on
tions take mask down
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, Nur 155 Exam 3 (Galen) with complete solutions...
Nur 155 Exam 3 (Galen)
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speak clearly
dont yell
11. vision precations orient pt to placement of items (clock)
keep things within reach
ensure pts have their glasses
braille if needed
12. taste precautions may not know what they are eating
give highly aromatic food
oral hygiene to keep oral cavity pleasant tasting
encourage pt to eat variety of foods
dont serve spicy foods
13. smell precau- eliminate odors that arent pleasant
tions stimulate environment w/ pleasant odors
pt rely on expiration dates
14. touch precations may not know if they are burned
if things are too hot/cold
may not feel pressure sores
reposition pt every 2 hrs
15. delirium reversible state of acute confusion, can be caused by alcohol or drug use, med-
ications or infections, this is often seen in hospitalized pts, may occur because of
sensory overload (old person w/ UTI)
16. depression mood disorder characterized by a sense of hopelessness and persistent un-
happiness, causes sadness, sleeping too much, decreased self-esteem, can be
reversible, sensory deprivation can cause this
17. dementia
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Nur 155 Exam 3 (Galen)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_dj8sgf
1. proprioception awareness of posture and movement
2. things to prevent splints, braces
contracture: per-
manent fixation
of a joint
3. foot drop permanent plantar flexion
4. isotonic exercise active movement with constant muscle contractions
EX: walking, self feeding, turning in bed
5. isometric exer- tension and relaxation of muscles w/o joint movement
cise EX: planks, calf raises
6. aerobic exercise requires oxygen metabolism to produce energy
EX: stair climbing, walking
7. anaerobic exer- builds power & body mass, doesn't require oxygen
cise EX: heavy weightlifting
8. if pt has sen- open up blinds
sory deprivation orient pt to the day time
you do what? turn on lights
encourage visitors
give puzzles and activities to do
9. if pt has sensory dim the lights
overload you do give them ear plugs
what? cluster care
10. hearing precau- make sure pt has hearing aids on
tions take mask down
Page 1
, Nur 155 Exam 3 (Galen) with complete solutions...
Nur 155 Exam 3 (Galen)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_dj8sgf
speak clearly
dont yell
11. vision precations orient pt to placement of items (clock)
keep things within reach
ensure pts have their glasses
braille if needed
12. taste precautions may not know what they are eating
give highly aromatic food
oral hygiene to keep oral cavity pleasant tasting
encourage pt to eat variety of foods
dont serve spicy foods
13. smell precau- eliminate odors that arent pleasant
tions stimulate environment w/ pleasant odors
pt rely on expiration dates
14. touch precations may not know if they are burned
if things are too hot/cold
may not feel pressure sores
reposition pt every 2 hrs
15. delirium reversible state of acute confusion, can be caused by alcohol or drug use, med-
ications or infections, this is often seen in hospitalized pts, may occur because of
sensory overload (old person w/ UTI)
16. depression mood disorder characterized by a sense of hopelessness and persistent un-
happiness, causes sadness, sleeping too much, decreased self-esteem, can be
reversible, sensory deprivation can cause this
17. dementia
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