NUR 163 FINAL EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ 100% PASS
Why are signs of alcohol and drug abuse sometimes missed in the elderly?
They mimic age-related changes such as bone density changes, urinary incontinence, altered
sleep patterns, unsteadiness, hypertension, stomach complaints and falls
What can prevent illness or improve a person's ability to cope with existing illness.
Decreasing the number of stressors or the level of stress.
Problem-focused coping
Attempt to change or eliminate the stressful event or threat.
If someone is overcoming any kind of surgery, what is important?
A diet high in protein
Is strenuous exercise good for the elderly?
No
What does a physical therapist assess for?
Gait, pain and ROM
, If you have a patient who is bed bound what should you do?
ROM, isometric exercises
What is a good exercise for a patient who have osteoporosis?
Wight bearing exercise
If someone is in pain and you are trying to do something to improve the pain, what can you do?
Find something that improves the pain by ASKING them
Orthostatic Hypotension
When a person stands up, blood pressure drops, person could faint
What are interventions for orthostatic hypotension?
Have patient stand up slowly, let patient sit on the side of the bed and dangle feet.
Intervention for someone experiancing shortness of breath?
Encourage patient to take frequent breaks
What is polypharmacy?
Multiple medications, multiple providers
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ 100% PASS
Why are signs of alcohol and drug abuse sometimes missed in the elderly?
They mimic age-related changes such as bone density changes, urinary incontinence, altered
sleep patterns, unsteadiness, hypertension, stomach complaints and falls
What can prevent illness or improve a person's ability to cope with existing illness.
Decreasing the number of stressors or the level of stress.
Problem-focused coping
Attempt to change or eliminate the stressful event or threat.
If someone is overcoming any kind of surgery, what is important?
A diet high in protein
Is strenuous exercise good for the elderly?
No
What does a physical therapist assess for?
Gait, pain and ROM
, If you have a patient who is bed bound what should you do?
ROM, isometric exercises
What is a good exercise for a patient who have osteoporosis?
Wight bearing exercise
If someone is in pain and you are trying to do something to improve the pain, what can you do?
Find something that improves the pain by ASKING them
Orthostatic Hypotension
When a person stands up, blood pressure drops, person could faint
What are interventions for orthostatic hypotension?
Have patient stand up slowly, let patient sit on the side of the bed and dangle feet.
Intervention for someone experiancing shortness of breath?
Encourage patient to take frequent breaks
What is polypharmacy?
Multiple medications, multiple providers
