NURSING NUR 3286 (exam)

Origin: Chapter 19- Urinary Function, 1 1.A nurse develops a plan of care for a family with nursing diagnosis of Caregiver Role Strain related to urinary incontinence. Which of the following interventions is the highest priority? A) Administer diphenhydramine at bedtime. B) Assist the client to the bathroom prior to bedtime. C) Limit the fluid intake of the client to 1000 mL each day. D) Monitor bowels for diarrhea and constipation. Ans: B Feedback: Walking the client to the bathroom e...

Origin: Chapter 28- Caring for Older Adults Experiencing Pain, 1 1.A nurse assesses an older adult following the repair of an abdominal hernia. The older adult client states, "I really hate to take pain medication." Which response by the nurse is best? A) "Early treatment of pain helps now and can reduce the incidence of chronic pain." B) "Pain medication today doesn't really have any side effects." C) "Tell me about your fears regarding pain medication." D) "This pain you are h...

Origin: Chapter 27- Caring for Older Adults During Illness, 1 1.Which of the following statements best captures the typical character of health problems in the lives of older adults? A) Older adults' lives are dominated by the increasing number of acute health problems due to age-related changes. B) Most older adults experience an interplay between a number of chronic conditions and occasional acute health problems. C) Older adults can expect a relatively consistent decline in their heal...

Origin: Chapter 22- Mobility and Safety, 1 1.A nurse is teaching health interventions to an older adult with osteoarthritis. Which of these statements indicates that the individual needs additional teaching? A) "I will avoid high-impact exercises." B) "I will get adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D." C) "I will try to limit my use of walkers and assistive devices." D) "I will lose weight if it turns out that I need to." Ans: C Feedback: Walkers and other assistive devices h...

Origin: Chapter 24- Sleep and Rest, 1 1.A nurse presents at a conference about the concept of sleep. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A) "Increased sleep efficiency is considered a normal, age-related change." B) "Sleep efficiency is quite consistent across different age groups." C) "Both pathologic conditions and age-related changes influence sleep efficiency." D) "Older adults often experience increased sleep latency and decreased numbers...

Origin: Chapter 18- Digestion and Nutrition, 1 1.A nurse teaches an older adult about changes to nutritional requirements. Which of the following meal choices would give evidence that the older adult understands the teaching? A) Baked chicken, carrots, and angel food cake B) Green salad, mashed potatoes, and an oatmeal cookie C) Vegetable beef soup, crackers, and Jell-O D) Baked pork chop, green beans, and sherbet Ans: A Feedback: Older adults need increased intake of foods with a high...

Origin: Chapter 13- Psychosocial Assessment, 1 1.A nurse performs a psychosocial assessment of an older adult living in the community. Which of the following statements best captures the nature of psychosocial assessment? A) It is a formalized psychological test of the individual's condition and needs. B) It aids in identifying and analyzing personality traits of the individual. C) It helps to identify the individual's need for psychiatric care. D) It is a component of holistic nursing c...

Origin: Chapter 18- Digestion and Nutrition, 1 1.A nurse teaches an older adult about changes to nutritional requirements. Which of the following meal choices would give evidence that the older adult understands the teaching? A) Baked chicken, carrots, and angel food cake B) Green salad, mashed potatoes, and an oatmeal cookie C) Vegetable beef soup, crackers, and Jell-O D) Baked pork chop, green beans, and sherbet Ans: A Feedback: Older adults need increased intake of foods with a high...

Origin: Chapter 21- Respiratory Function, 1 1.A nurse assesses an older adult's overall respiratory function. Which of the following interview questions would be most appropriate? A) "Would you be interested in finding out more about environmental smoke?" B) "Did either of your parents experience lung diseases?" C) "Have you ever worked in a job where you were exposed to dust, fumes, smoke, or other pollutants?" D) "What do you do to actively maintain your respiratory health?" A...

Origin: Chapter 8- Medications and Other Bioactive Substances, 1 1.A nurse assesses the eating habits of a 75-year-old client who takes iron supplements for iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? A) "I drink orange juice with my iron." B) "I prefer coffee to take my pills." C) "I take all my pills with a glass of warm water." D) "I take my iron in between my meals." Ans: B Feedback: Foods that change the pH...