NUR 257 Exam 3: Clinical Judgment and
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What is the highest study emphasis area for NUR 257 Exam 3?
Diabetes mellitus in the older adult
What should you be able to interpret regarding diabetes mellitus?
HgbA1C vs a single glucose value
What are key teaching points for diabetes management?
Nutrition, foot care, blood-glucose monitoring, medications, and sick-day safety.
What safety needs should be recognized in Parkinson's disease?
Prioritize swallowing/aspiration safety and recognize aphasia.
What is the difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
Ischemic strokes are caused by blockage, while hemorrhagic strokes are caused by bleeding.
What are the key differences between acute delirium and chronic decline?
Acute delirium is sudden and often reversible, while chronic decline is gradual and
progressive.
What should be prioritized in cardiovascular assessment?
Correlate rhythm strips with the client and recognize heart-failure severity.
What is a red flag for COPD and pneumonia?
Confusion as a sign of hypoxemia or infection.
, What is the clinical judgment pattern for new acute changes?
New acute changes outrank familiar chronic diagnoses.
What does ABCs stand for in clinical judgment?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
What should you assess before intervening in a clinical situation?
Assess unless an immediate life threat is established.
What is the importance of HgbA1C in diabetes management?
It reflects average glycemia over the previous 3 months.
What is a key teaching point for foot care in diabetes?
Daily inspection is essential to prevent unnoticed wounds.
What should be included in self-monitoring of blood glucose?
Gather supplies, wash hands, prepare the meter, obtain a sample, read and record the result.
What are early signs of hypoglycemia?
Tremor and pallor.
What should clients do during acute illness regarding their diabetes medication?
Follow the prescribed sick-day plan and contact the provider if unable to eat or keep
medications down.
What is a common misconception about dietary fat in diabetes management?
That all dietary fat must be eliminated.
What should you do if a client shows new confusion with diabetes?
Content Focus Questions with Verified Correct
Answers
What is the highest study emphasis area for NUR 257 Exam 3?
Diabetes mellitus in the older adult
What should you be able to interpret regarding diabetes mellitus?
HgbA1C vs a single glucose value
What are key teaching points for diabetes management?
Nutrition, foot care, blood-glucose monitoring, medications, and sick-day safety.
What safety needs should be recognized in Parkinson's disease?
Prioritize swallowing/aspiration safety and recognize aphasia.
What is the difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
Ischemic strokes are caused by blockage, while hemorrhagic strokes are caused by bleeding.
What are the key differences between acute delirium and chronic decline?
Acute delirium is sudden and often reversible, while chronic decline is gradual and
progressive.
What should be prioritized in cardiovascular assessment?
Correlate rhythm strips with the client and recognize heart-failure severity.
What is a red flag for COPD and pneumonia?
Confusion as a sign of hypoxemia or infection.
, What is the clinical judgment pattern for new acute changes?
New acute changes outrank familiar chronic diagnoses.
What does ABCs stand for in clinical judgment?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
What should you assess before intervening in a clinical situation?
Assess unless an immediate life threat is established.
What is the importance of HgbA1C in diabetes management?
It reflects average glycemia over the previous 3 months.
What is a key teaching point for foot care in diabetes?
Daily inspection is essential to prevent unnoticed wounds.
What should be included in self-monitoring of blood glucose?
Gather supplies, wash hands, prepare the meter, obtain a sample, read and record the result.
What are early signs of hypoglycemia?
Tremor and pallor.
What should clients do during acute illness regarding their diabetes medication?
Follow the prescribed sick-day plan and contact the provider if unable to eat or keep
medications down.
What is a common misconception about dietary fat in diabetes management?
That all dietary fat must be eliminated.
What should you do if a client shows new confusion with diabetes?
