NUR 163 HONDROS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

NUR 163 HONDROS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Fatigue - ANSWER Subjective Measurement If someone is having trouble sleeping, what intervention could we use? - ANSWER Encourage pt to go outside, because sunlight helps with melatonin levels What is a intervention for a older adult who is having trouble sleeping because of a constant need to go to the bathroom - ANSWER Wear depends (adult diapers) A newley admitted patient is having multiple problems. What symptom do you report first? - ANSWER Breathing What is a primary sexual right? - ANSWER 2 consenting adults To be effective communicators, nurses must... - ANSWER Develop awareness of their own values and beliefs and the way they influence their perception of patients' experiences Cultural Competence - ANSWER A set of behaviors that includes understanding the impact of cultural values and beliefs on human experiences, while maintaining awareness of own cultural values and their effect on the perception of self and others. Circadian - ANSWER From Latin word "about a day" What is the average amount of sleep needed for people ages 20 to 60 years? - ANSWER 7.5 hours What body system controls sleep? - ANSWER Central Nervous System What causes older adults to feel sleepy earlier in the evening and to wake earlier in the morning? Know as "phase advance" - ANSWER Decreases in melatonin (which regulates the sleep-wake cycle) and growth hormone (which promotes sleep) lead to a shift in circadian rhythm Does sleep efficiency increase with age? - ANSWER No, sleep efficiency decreases, older adults may complain that they do not feel refreshed after sleep. Does the risk for sleep disorders increase with age? - ANSWER Yes Nocturnal Movement Disorders - ANSWER Restless leg syndrome, which is an irresistible urge to move the lower extremities, or nocturnal myoclonus, which causes sudden repetitive jerking or kicking movements of the lower extremities.