NUR 206 Final Exam I COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 100% A+ GRADED

NUR 206 Final Exam I COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 100% A+ GRADED Which of the following would most immediately threaten an individual's safety? Lack of water 70% humidity A sprained ankle Unrefrigerated fresh vegetables - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Lack of Water The developmental stage that carries the highest risk of an injury from a fall is: Adulthood School age Older Adulthood Preschool - CORRECT ANSWER-Older Adulthood Mrs. Field falls asleep while smoking in bed and drops the burning cigarette on her blanket. When she awakens, her bed is on fire, and she quickly calls the nurse. On observing the fire, the nurse should immediately: Report the fire Assist Mrs. Field to a safe place Attempt to extinguish the fire Close all windows and doors to contain the fire - CORRECT ANSWER-Assist Mrs. Field to a safe place A man who is caring for his aging parents is concerned about factors that put them at risk for falls. Which are most likely to contribute to an increase risk for falls in the elderly? (Select all that apply.) Inadequate lighting Staircases with handrails Throw rugs Multiple medications Cords covered by carpets - CORRECT ANSWER-Inadequate Lighting Throw Rugs Multiple Medications Cords Covered by Carpets At 3 pm, the Emergency department nurse hears that an explosion has occurred at the local milk plant. Which action does the nurse take first? Contact the American Red Cross Determine how to resume normal operations Evacuate patients per the disaster plan Prepare for an influx of patients - CORRECT ANSWER-Prepare for an Influx of Patients Mr. Green, a 62-year-old farmer, has been hospitalized for 2 weeks for thrombophlebitis. He has no visitors, and the nurse notices that he appears bored, restless, and anxious. The type of alteration occurring because of sensory deprivation is: Cognitive Affective Receptual Perceptual - CORRECT ANSWER-Affective Which of the following would not provide meaningful stimuli for a patient? Interesting magazines and books A clock or a calendar with large numbers Family pictures and personal possessions A television kept on all day at low volume - CORRECT ANSWER-A television kept on all day at low volume Patients with existing sensory loss must be protected from injury. What determines the safety precautions taken? The existing dangers in the environment The financial means to make needed safety changes The nature of the patient's actual or potential sensory loss The availability of a support system to enable the patient to exist in his or her present environment - CORRECT ANSWER-The nature of the patient's actual or potential sensory loss A patient who is unable to name common objects or express simple ideas in writing or words has: Global aphasia Receptive aphasia Mental retardation Expressive aphasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Expressive Aphasia Mrs. DeLone states he is worried about his parents' plans to retire. All of the following would be appropriate responses regarding retirement of older adults except: Retirement may affect an individual's physical and psychological functioning Positive adjustment is often related to how much a person planned for the retirement Reactions to retirement are influenced by the importance that has been attached to the work role Retirement for most persons represents a sudden shock that is irreversibly damaging to self-image and self-esteem - CORRECT ANSWER-Retirement for most persons represents a sudden shock that is irreversibly damaging to self-image and self-esteem. Mr. Brown is having some difficulty breathing. The nurse most appropriately assists him into the: Fowler's position lateral position dorsal recumbent Sims' position - CORRECT ANSWER-Fowler's Position Mrs. Eden tells the nurse that she feels faint and unsteady while walking in the corridor with the nurse. The nurse: Advises her to look down at her feet to help maintain her balance Provide a wide base of support with one foot in front of the other, and ease her to the floor Leaves her momentarily to find another nurse for help Instructs the patient to quicken her pace so they can return to her room - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide a wide base of support with one food in front of the other, and ease her to the floor