Hondros NUR 163 Exam 1
Questions and Answers: A
Guide to Nursing Concepts
and Practices, Exams of
Nursing Guaranteed A+
Certified Pass
Primary Prevention - ANSWERS-prevention (flu vaccine)
Secondary Prevention - ANSWERS-Catch the disease/diagnose (yearly physical
exam)
Tertiary Prevention - ANSWERS-Treating/stopping progression (Cardiac rehab)
Benefits of diet - ANSWERS-Better health, disease prevention, healing (in
Diabetics-biggest factor affecting compliance is motivation)
Benefits of exercise - ANSWERS-keeps joints flexible, maintain muscle, decrease
BS level, heart health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
,Types of exercise - ANSWERS-weight bearing is beneficial (prevents
osteoporosis), swimming easy on joints,
Exercise length - ANSWERS-must be 30 minutes to be beneficial
Tobacco cessation - ANSWERS-decreases risk for cancer, decreases
cardiovascular issues
Alcohol - ANSWERS-ok in moderation-unless medically unsafe, AA can help
stopping
Benefits of physical exams and preventive care - ANSWERS-yearly exams,
identify problems early,
physical exam - ANSWERS-should include BMI, BP and bone mineral density
Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care - ANSWERS-identify dental caries,
need for dentures?,
Oral Care for elderly - ANSWERS-need to use toothpaste with fluoride
Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude - ANSWERS-decreases depression,
decreases isolation, must have interactions with people
, Benefits of religious beliefs - ANSWERS-promote good health practices
Benefits of cultural beliefs - ANSWERS-affects dietary consumption, can be non
beneficial
Issues with knowledge and motivation - ANSWERS-pt loses spouse, may not be
motivated to care for self
Benefits of mobility - ANSWERS-keeps joints mobile and pt in good health
perception of aging - ANSWERS-if pt has positive perception, they have a better
chance of having positive results
benefits of sleep - ANSWERS-better mood, cognition, less falls and accidents
urinary continence - ANSWERS-risk for skin breakdown, social issues,etc.
health scams - ANSWERS-dangerous to elderly, provides info that puts them at
risk
Safety when discharging a pt - ANSWERS-find out how may stairs there are to
kitchen, bathroom, bed?
Questions and Answers: A
Guide to Nursing Concepts
and Practices, Exams of
Nursing Guaranteed A+
Certified Pass
Primary Prevention - ANSWERS-prevention (flu vaccine)
Secondary Prevention - ANSWERS-Catch the disease/diagnose (yearly physical
exam)
Tertiary Prevention - ANSWERS-Treating/stopping progression (Cardiac rehab)
Benefits of diet - ANSWERS-Better health, disease prevention, healing (in
Diabetics-biggest factor affecting compliance is motivation)
Benefits of exercise - ANSWERS-keeps joints flexible, maintain muscle, decrease
BS level, heart health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
,Types of exercise - ANSWERS-weight bearing is beneficial (prevents
osteoporosis), swimming easy on joints,
Exercise length - ANSWERS-must be 30 minutes to be beneficial
Tobacco cessation - ANSWERS-decreases risk for cancer, decreases
cardiovascular issues
Alcohol - ANSWERS-ok in moderation-unless medically unsafe, AA can help
stopping
Benefits of physical exams and preventive care - ANSWERS-yearly exams,
identify problems early,
physical exam - ANSWERS-should include BMI, BP and bone mineral density
Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care - ANSWERS-identify dental caries,
need for dentures?,
Oral Care for elderly - ANSWERS-need to use toothpaste with fluoride
Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude - ANSWERS-decreases depression,
decreases isolation, must have interactions with people
, Benefits of religious beliefs - ANSWERS-promote good health practices
Benefits of cultural beliefs - ANSWERS-affects dietary consumption, can be non
beneficial
Issues with knowledge and motivation - ANSWERS-pt loses spouse, may not be
motivated to care for self
Benefits of mobility - ANSWERS-keeps joints mobile and pt in good health
perception of aging - ANSWERS-if pt has positive perception, they have a better
chance of having positive results
benefits of sleep - ANSWERS-better mood, cognition, less falls and accidents
urinary continence - ANSWERS-risk for skin breakdown, social issues,etc.
health scams - ANSWERS-dangerous to elderly, provides info that puts them at
risk
Safety when discharging a pt - ANSWERS-find out how may stairs there are to
kitchen, bathroom, bed?
