NSG 1400 Exam #2 questions with 100%
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The ability to receive and interpret stimuli is a priority for what human need? - correct answer
✔✔Safety
A patient voices an understanding of instructions about furosemide (Lasix) when he makes
which statement? - correct answer ✔✔"If I notice ringing in my ears, I will call the doctor."
The nurse is surveying the assisted living facility regarding safety features for patients with
sensory deficits. Which are the most appropriate accommodations? - correct answer ✔✔Fire
and smoke alarms with sound and flashing lights
The nurse is teaching a family about sensory alterations. The nurse needs to provide additional
teaching if a family member makes which statement? - correct answer ✔✔"My cousin has
autism, and I am going to hug him more so he understands how much I care."
Which nursing diagnoses for patients with sensory perceptual variances may be included in a
plan of care? (Select all that apply.) - correct answer ✔✔Impaired mobility, Altered nutrition
that is less than body requirements, Risk for injury
A community health nurse is preparing a course on protecting cognitive function. Which
population group should the nurse target for teaching? - correct answer ✔✔Older male adults
with diabetes
A 90-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital. Shortly after admission, the family notices that
the patient is exhibiting disorientation and agitation. When the family asks the nurse about the
behavior, the nurse states that the patient is at risk for developing which common complication
of hospitalization in older adults? - correct answer ✔✔Delirium
, The nurse is reviewing the needs of a patient with cognitive impairment. What is the priority
concern the nurse should address? - correct answer ✔✔Supervising medication administration
A patient recently admitted to the hospital has been diagnosed with delirium. The family of the
patient asks the nurse to explain what delirium is. How should the nurse respond? - correct
answer ✔✔Delirium is reversible with treatment of the underlying cause.
The nurse is establishing a therapeutic environment for a patient admitted with dementia and
influenza. Which intervention would be important for the nurse to implement? - correct answer
✔✔Provide a quiet environment in a private room.
Lack of mobility in a child may interfere with which developmental milestone? - correct answer
✔✔Intellectual and psychomotor function
A nurse observes a patient walking in the hall. Which assessment is the nurse able to complete?
- correct answer ✔✔Gait and balance
Which nutrients are critical for the musculoskeletal development during infancy, childhood, and
adolescence? - correct answer ✔✔Protein and calcium
The nurse is reviewing skin care for immobilized patients with an unlicensed assistive employee.
The nurse knows the employee understands the importance of skin care when making which
statement? - correct answer ✔✔"Proper care of the skin is important because the immobilized
patient is at high risk for breakdown."
Patients who are immobile often experience which emotions? (Select all that apply.) - correct
answer ✔✔Anxiety, Anger, and Helplessness
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The ability to receive and interpret stimuli is a priority for what human need? - correct answer
✔✔Safety
A patient voices an understanding of instructions about furosemide (Lasix) when he makes
which statement? - correct answer ✔✔"If I notice ringing in my ears, I will call the doctor."
The nurse is surveying the assisted living facility regarding safety features for patients with
sensory deficits. Which are the most appropriate accommodations? - correct answer ✔✔Fire
and smoke alarms with sound and flashing lights
The nurse is teaching a family about sensory alterations. The nurse needs to provide additional
teaching if a family member makes which statement? - correct answer ✔✔"My cousin has
autism, and I am going to hug him more so he understands how much I care."
Which nursing diagnoses for patients with sensory perceptual variances may be included in a
plan of care? (Select all that apply.) - correct answer ✔✔Impaired mobility, Altered nutrition
that is less than body requirements, Risk for injury
A community health nurse is preparing a course on protecting cognitive function. Which
population group should the nurse target for teaching? - correct answer ✔✔Older male adults
with diabetes
A 90-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital. Shortly after admission, the family notices that
the patient is exhibiting disorientation and agitation. When the family asks the nurse about the
behavior, the nurse states that the patient is at risk for developing which common complication
of hospitalization in older adults? - correct answer ✔✔Delirium
, The nurse is reviewing the needs of a patient with cognitive impairment. What is the priority
concern the nurse should address? - correct answer ✔✔Supervising medication administration
A patient recently admitted to the hospital has been diagnosed with delirium. The family of the
patient asks the nurse to explain what delirium is. How should the nurse respond? - correct
answer ✔✔Delirium is reversible with treatment of the underlying cause.
The nurse is establishing a therapeutic environment for a patient admitted with dementia and
influenza. Which intervention would be important for the nurse to implement? - correct answer
✔✔Provide a quiet environment in a private room.
Lack of mobility in a child may interfere with which developmental milestone? - correct answer
✔✔Intellectual and psychomotor function
A nurse observes a patient walking in the hall. Which assessment is the nurse able to complete?
- correct answer ✔✔Gait and balance
Which nutrients are critical for the musculoskeletal development during infancy, childhood, and
adolescence? - correct answer ✔✔Protein and calcium
The nurse is reviewing skin care for immobilized patients with an unlicensed assistive employee.
The nurse knows the employee understands the importance of skin care when making which
statement? - correct answer ✔✔"Proper care of the skin is important because the immobilized
patient is at high risk for breakdown."
Patients who are immobile often experience which emotions? (Select all that apply.) - correct
answer ✔✔Anxiety, Anger, and Helplessness
