Exam 3 NUR 257 Review
LATEST QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
Usually taken once or twice a day often at bedtime
Long-acting insulin - CORRECT ANSWER-glargine (Lantus)
detemir (Levemir)
Taken once a day typically in the morning
Basal Bolus Regimen with *NPH & Regular* education - CORRECT ANSWER-This is a
combination of a long acting "basal" insulin to cover background needs throughout the day and
a short-acting "bolus" insulin to manage blood sugar spikes after meals.
You have a patient who has Parkinson's disease what are some nursing considerations and
interventions for feeding. - CORRECT ANSWER-They have swallowing difficulty so ensure bite
size portions and monitor temperature of fluids ensure the use of adaptive utensils to improve
independence/nutrition.
Your patient who has Parkinson's disease wants to go for a walk what should you do to ensure
safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-Walk with them since they are a fall risk
What are some nursing considerations and interventions in regards to time frames and
scheduling appointments with your patient who has Parkinson's disease - CORRECT ANSWER-
They function better in early afternoons so make sure to schedule appointments and outings
, around then. Ensure podiatry appointments are being attended minimum yearly this can help
prevent a need for amputations.
How often should your patient who has Parkinson's Disease go to their podiatrist and why? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum yearly this can help prevent a need for amputations.
Wernicke's aphasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Aphasia resulting from damage to the Wernicke's area
of the frontal lobe. Affects written and spoken language.
Who is most at risk to have a hemorrhagic stroke - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients with
uncontrolled HTN and not compliant with medications.
Your patient is unaware of them having hypertension what should you as the nurse do next -
CORRECT ANSWER-Contact PCP for recommendations educate on stress reduction
What is the mechanism of a miocardial infarction - CORRECT ANSWER-Ischemia develops
blocking oxygen delivery to the heart
Left side of the brain controls what? - CORRECT ANSWER-right side of the body and logical
thinking
Right side of the brain controls what? - CORRECT ANSWER-left side of the body and abstract
thinking
Left sided brain stroke will cause what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Difficulty understanding spoken
and written language, expressing spoken and written language, changes in speech, verbal
memory issues, impaired logic and sequencing difficulties
LATEST QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
Usually taken once or twice a day often at bedtime
Long-acting insulin - CORRECT ANSWER-glargine (Lantus)
detemir (Levemir)
Taken once a day typically in the morning
Basal Bolus Regimen with *NPH & Regular* education - CORRECT ANSWER-This is a
combination of a long acting "basal" insulin to cover background needs throughout the day and
a short-acting "bolus" insulin to manage blood sugar spikes after meals.
You have a patient who has Parkinson's disease what are some nursing considerations and
interventions for feeding. - CORRECT ANSWER-They have swallowing difficulty so ensure bite
size portions and monitor temperature of fluids ensure the use of adaptive utensils to improve
independence/nutrition.
Your patient who has Parkinson's disease wants to go for a walk what should you do to ensure
safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-Walk with them since they are a fall risk
What are some nursing considerations and interventions in regards to time frames and
scheduling appointments with your patient who has Parkinson's disease - CORRECT ANSWER-
They function better in early afternoons so make sure to schedule appointments and outings
, around then. Ensure podiatry appointments are being attended minimum yearly this can help
prevent a need for amputations.
How often should your patient who has Parkinson's Disease go to their podiatrist and why? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum yearly this can help prevent a need for amputations.
Wernicke's aphasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Aphasia resulting from damage to the Wernicke's area
of the frontal lobe. Affects written and spoken language.
Who is most at risk to have a hemorrhagic stroke - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients with
uncontrolled HTN and not compliant with medications.
Your patient is unaware of them having hypertension what should you as the nurse do next -
CORRECT ANSWER-Contact PCP for recommendations educate on stress reduction
What is the mechanism of a miocardial infarction - CORRECT ANSWER-Ischemia develops
blocking oxygen delivery to the heart
Left side of the brain controls what? - CORRECT ANSWER-right side of the body and logical
thinking
Right side of the brain controls what? - CORRECT ANSWER-left side of the body and abstract
thinking
Left sided brain stroke will cause what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Difficulty understanding spoken
and written language, expressing spoken and written language, changes in speech, verbal
memory issues, impaired logic and sequencing difficulties
