NUR 352 Exam 3 Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
A patient has just been admitted to the clinic you work at with hyperglycemia and a
history of Type II diabetes. You ask your patient if they inject their insulin daily,
and they say that they usually forget to take it. Which scope of adherence does this
situation represent?
a. Non-adherence
b. Total adherence
c. Partial adherence-intentional
d. Partial adherence-non intentional - CORRECT ANSWER-D (Partial adherence
non-intentional includes patients who non-purposefully forgets/misses/neglects to
take their medication. Intentional would include a patient that purposefully does
not take their medication or takes too much of it knowingly.)
Which older adult populations should have a comprehensive assessment of
functional ability? Select all that apply.
,a. Those with multiple coexistent health problems
b. Those older than age 75
c. Those with a change in mental status
d. Those with a demonstrated loss of ability to perform one or more instrumental
activities of daily living
e. Those who live alone - CORRECT ANSWER-A C D (Comprehensive
functional assessment, which is a time-intensive, interprofessional effort requiring
use of multiple assessment tools, is indicated under specific circumstances. In older
adults it is indicated when an individual has demonstrated a loss of functional
ability, has experienced a change in mental status, has multiple health conditions,
or is frail.)
On which basis is an alteration in functional ability categorized as a primary
problem?
a. Age at onset
b. Sudden versus gradual onset
c. Duration of the problem
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,d. Absence as opposed to loss of function - CORRECT ANSWER-D (Alterations
in functional ability are categorized as a primary problem when the ability to
perform a particular function never developed. They are categorized as secondary
problems when the functional ability developed and was subsequently lost.)
Which of the following interventions are priorities in a plan of care for a patient
who had a stroke 30 days ago and is now in home care rehabilitation? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Promoting rest and sleep
b. Promoting a diet rich in protein
c. Promoting exercise and ambulation
d. Assisting the patient with ADLs
e. Limiting visitors and social contacts - CORRECT ANSWER-A C (It is
important to promote independence in ADLs early in the plan of care to increase
independence in general. Promoting rest and sleep will promote well-being.
Ambulation and exercise promote well-being and increase healing by circulating
oxygen to the brain. Protein promotes healing in postsurgical patients but is not a
main focus in stroke patients. Assisting the patient does not promote
independence. Limiting visitors will isolate the patient, which can lead to
depression.)
, The nurse is caring for an 85-year-old woman 6 weeks following a hysterectomy
secondary to ovarian cancer. The patient will need chemotherapy and irradiation
on an outpatient basis. The nurse should identify and address which barriers to
healing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Can feed herself and prepare meals but cannot drive to the store
b. Lives on a fixed income and can balance her checkbook
c. Experiences stress incontinence
d. Cannot participate in activities at the senior center
e. Lives alone and has no nearby relatives
f. Has no transportation to the oncology clinic - CORRECT ANSWER-C E F
(The patient will not be able to get treatment if she has no transportation or no
relatives that live nearby who can help her with recovery. Stress incontinence
increases the risk of falls because of urgency and rushing to get to the bathroom.
Income and social abilities are lower priorities during this phase of recovery.)
You receive a doctor's order to administer a medication to your patient at 0900.
You become very busy because of the overload of patients in the unit and forget to
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Answers 100% PASS
A patient has just been admitted to the clinic you work at with hyperglycemia and a
history of Type II diabetes. You ask your patient if they inject their insulin daily,
and they say that they usually forget to take it. Which scope of adherence does this
situation represent?
a. Non-adherence
b. Total adherence
c. Partial adherence-intentional
d. Partial adherence-non intentional - CORRECT ANSWER-D (Partial adherence
non-intentional includes patients who non-purposefully forgets/misses/neglects to
take their medication. Intentional would include a patient that purposefully does
not take their medication or takes too much of it knowingly.)
Which older adult populations should have a comprehensive assessment of
functional ability? Select all that apply.
,a. Those with multiple coexistent health problems
b. Those older than age 75
c. Those with a change in mental status
d. Those with a demonstrated loss of ability to perform one or more instrumental
activities of daily living
e. Those who live alone - CORRECT ANSWER-A C D (Comprehensive
functional assessment, which is a time-intensive, interprofessional effort requiring
use of multiple assessment tools, is indicated under specific circumstances. In older
adults it is indicated when an individual has demonstrated a loss of functional
ability, has experienced a change in mental status, has multiple health conditions,
or is frail.)
On which basis is an alteration in functional ability categorized as a primary
problem?
a. Age at onset
b. Sudden versus gradual onset
c. Duration of the problem
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,d. Absence as opposed to loss of function - CORRECT ANSWER-D (Alterations
in functional ability are categorized as a primary problem when the ability to
perform a particular function never developed. They are categorized as secondary
problems when the functional ability developed and was subsequently lost.)
Which of the following interventions are priorities in a plan of care for a patient
who had a stroke 30 days ago and is now in home care rehabilitation? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Promoting rest and sleep
b. Promoting a diet rich in protein
c. Promoting exercise and ambulation
d. Assisting the patient with ADLs
e. Limiting visitors and social contacts - CORRECT ANSWER-A C (It is
important to promote independence in ADLs early in the plan of care to increase
independence in general. Promoting rest and sleep will promote well-being.
Ambulation and exercise promote well-being and increase healing by circulating
oxygen to the brain. Protein promotes healing in postsurgical patients but is not a
main focus in stroke patients. Assisting the patient does not promote
independence. Limiting visitors will isolate the patient, which can lead to
depression.)
, The nurse is caring for an 85-year-old woman 6 weeks following a hysterectomy
secondary to ovarian cancer. The patient will need chemotherapy and irradiation
on an outpatient basis. The nurse should identify and address which barriers to
healing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Can feed herself and prepare meals but cannot drive to the store
b. Lives on a fixed income and can balance her checkbook
c. Experiences stress incontinence
d. Cannot participate in activities at the senior center
e. Lives alone and has no nearby relatives
f. Has no transportation to the oncology clinic - CORRECT ANSWER-C E F
(The patient will not be able to get treatment if she has no transportation or no
relatives that live nearby who can help her with recovery. Stress incontinence
increases the risk of falls because of urgency and rushing to get to the bathroom.
Income and social abilities are lower priorities during this phase of recovery.)
You receive a doctor's order to administer a medication to your patient at 0900.
You become very busy because of the overload of patients in the unit and forget to
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