NUR 257 | NUR257 Midterm Exam |
Questions and Verified Answers | Aging
and Chronic Illness in Nursing Galen
2024/2025
Which nursing actions will the nurse take to assess for possible
malnutrition in an older adult patient (select all that apply)?
a. Observe for depression.
b. Review laboratory results.
c. Assess teeth and oral mucosa.
d. Ask about transportation needs.
e. Determine food likes and dislikes.
- Correct Answer - Answer-
A, B, C, D
You are caring for a variety of pts. Which pts would it be most
appropriate to provide palliative care to? SATA
A- 93yr old man who suffered a stroke
B- 84yr old woman w/ end stage dementia
C- 12yr old w terminal lymphoma
D- 76yr old w/ osteoarthritis
,E- 54yr old w/ high B/P - Correct Answer -
A, B, C
When caring for multiple pts who have serious illnesses who
would be the best candidate for hospice care?
A- Pt who has brain cancer and is expected to live 3 months who
is not pursuing tx
B- CHF pt who is expected to live 10 months and is partaking in
aggressive tx
C- Pt who has lung cancer who is doing radiation and is expected
to live 3 months
D- Stroke pt who is undergoing surgery to remove clot and is
expected to live 1 year - Correct Answer - A
They are not doing tx and is expected live 6 months or less
What signs should be assessed in terms of pain? SATA
A- Grimacing/strained facial expression
B- Slow HR
C- Diaphoresis
D- Moaning/groaning @ rest or w/ movement
E- Sipping hot chocolate from their mug
- Correct Answer -
A, C, D
,If your pt has somatic pain. What would it be described as?
A- Burning, electrical, tingling
B- Gnawing, cramping, aching
C- Aching, throbbing, stabbing
D- Electrical, throbbing, cramping
- Correct Answer - C
You are caring for a pt who has a laceration on her abd. She
complains of an aching, throbbing pain. What medication would
you expect to be first ordered for this pt?
A- Opioids
B- Acetaminophen
C- Anticonvulsants
D- Ibuprofen
- Correct Answer -B
The nurse is caring for a hospice pt who has pain r/t frontal lobe
brain tumor. He rates his pain at a 9/10. What do you expect the
HCP to order for this pt?
A- Antidepressants
B- Muscle Relaxer
C- Low dose opioid
, D- High dose opioid
- Correct Answer -D
Your pt is receiving adjuvant meds to help increase effectiveness
of tx of pain r/t end-stage renal failure. Which would be
considered an adjuvant med?
A- Opioid
B- Corticosteroid
C- Antihistamine
D- Antiviral Agent
- Correct Answer - B
Your pt has not been able to maintain proper pain control with
various different meds that have been administered. Your pt is
experiencing severe pain. What route of admin would be best for
your pt to try?
A- Intravenous
B- Intraspinal
C- Rectal
D- Transdermal
- Correct Answer - B
Questions and Verified Answers | Aging
and Chronic Illness in Nursing Galen
2024/2025
Which nursing actions will the nurse take to assess for possible
malnutrition in an older adult patient (select all that apply)?
a. Observe for depression.
b. Review laboratory results.
c. Assess teeth and oral mucosa.
d. Ask about transportation needs.
e. Determine food likes and dislikes.
- Correct Answer - Answer-
A, B, C, D
You are caring for a variety of pts. Which pts would it be most
appropriate to provide palliative care to? SATA
A- 93yr old man who suffered a stroke
B- 84yr old woman w/ end stage dementia
C- 12yr old w terminal lymphoma
D- 76yr old w/ osteoarthritis
,E- 54yr old w/ high B/P - Correct Answer -
A, B, C
When caring for multiple pts who have serious illnesses who
would be the best candidate for hospice care?
A- Pt who has brain cancer and is expected to live 3 months who
is not pursuing tx
B- CHF pt who is expected to live 10 months and is partaking in
aggressive tx
C- Pt who has lung cancer who is doing radiation and is expected
to live 3 months
D- Stroke pt who is undergoing surgery to remove clot and is
expected to live 1 year - Correct Answer - A
They are not doing tx and is expected live 6 months or less
What signs should be assessed in terms of pain? SATA
A- Grimacing/strained facial expression
B- Slow HR
C- Diaphoresis
D- Moaning/groaning @ rest or w/ movement
E- Sipping hot chocolate from their mug
- Correct Answer -
A, C, D
,If your pt has somatic pain. What would it be described as?
A- Burning, electrical, tingling
B- Gnawing, cramping, aching
C- Aching, throbbing, stabbing
D- Electrical, throbbing, cramping
- Correct Answer - C
You are caring for a pt who has a laceration on her abd. She
complains of an aching, throbbing pain. What medication would
you expect to be first ordered for this pt?
A- Opioids
B- Acetaminophen
C- Anticonvulsants
D- Ibuprofen
- Correct Answer -B
The nurse is caring for a hospice pt who has pain r/t frontal lobe
brain tumor. He rates his pain at a 9/10. What do you expect the
HCP to order for this pt?
A- Antidepressants
B- Muscle Relaxer
C- Low dose opioid
, D- High dose opioid
- Correct Answer -D
Your pt is receiving adjuvant meds to help increase effectiveness
of tx of pain r/t end-stage renal failure. Which would be
considered an adjuvant med?
A- Opioid
B- Corticosteroid
C- Antihistamine
D- Antiviral Agent
- Correct Answer - B
Your pt has not been able to maintain proper pain control with
various different meds that have been administered. Your pt is
experiencing severe pain. What route of admin would be best for
your pt to try?
A- Intravenous
B- Intraspinal
C- Rectal
D- Transdermal
- Correct Answer - B
