NUR 257 - CHRONIC ILLNESSES AND AGING CONCEPTS REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY
LATEST UPDATE 2026
Diabetes - Answers Potential side effects of the disease include stroke, neuropathy, vision issues, etc.
Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes - Answers If not properly managed, type 2 diabetes can develop
neuropathy, including pins and needles and increased infection risk in legs and feet.
Foot Examination for Diabetics - Answers Foot examination once a day with an unbreakable mirror is
essential.
Proper Foot Care for Diabetics - Answers Infection is a priority in foot care.
Diet for Diabetics - Answers Limit saturated fats and reduce sodium; limit carbohydrates.
Fluid Intake for Diabetics - Answers Do not give excess fluid; give fruit NOT candy.
Hypoglycemia Symptoms - Answers Symptoms of hypoglycemia are an EMERGENCY and must be
treated immediately.
Drug Interactions in Diabetes - Answers Be aware of drug-drug and drug-food interactions.
Signs of Diabetes - Answers Signs can include going blind and losing feeling in legs.
Nursing Role in Diabetes - Answers Preventing hypoglycemia to reduce vascular damage.
Organ Damage in Diabetes - Answers Explain the risk of organ damage, which will be silent/no
symptoms.
Brain Function and Glucose - Answers Educate patients that the brain requires glucose to function
and the importance of avoiding hypoglycemia.
Heart Failure Classifications - Answers Class 1 is asymptomatic; Class 4 has symptoms at rest.
Heart Failure Symptoms - Answers Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea relieved by sitting up and swelling
in lower extremities.
COPD Nursing Diagnosis - Answers Impaired gas exchange is the priority nursing diagnosis.
Pneumonia Risk in COPD - Answers Higher risk for pneumonia; poor oral hygiene can increase risk.
Dementia Risk Factor - Answers Age is the leading risk factor for Alzheimer's.
Delirium vs. Dementia - Answers Delirium is acute onset (comes on quickly) and NOT the same as
dementia.
Treatment Plans for Dementia - Answers Treatment plans should be discussed as soon as possible.
Stroke Predisposing Factor - Answers Leading predisposing factor is hypertension due to
noncompliance with medication/uncontrolled hypertension.
ADL Assistance Post-Stroke - Answers When doing ADLs, do the affected side first; do NOT do it for
them.
Wernicke's Aphasia - Answers Wernicke's Aphasia (FLUENT) involves long fluent sentences that do
not make sense.
Broca's Aphasia - Answers Broca's Aphasia (BROKEN) involves struggles to complete sentences.
Parkinson's Disease Progression - Answers As it progresses, downward gaze is difficult, and the
patient will be unsteady on feet.
LATEST UPDATE 2026
Diabetes - Answers Potential side effects of the disease include stroke, neuropathy, vision issues, etc.
Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes - Answers If not properly managed, type 2 diabetes can develop
neuropathy, including pins and needles and increased infection risk in legs and feet.
Foot Examination for Diabetics - Answers Foot examination once a day with an unbreakable mirror is
essential.
Proper Foot Care for Diabetics - Answers Infection is a priority in foot care.
Diet for Diabetics - Answers Limit saturated fats and reduce sodium; limit carbohydrates.
Fluid Intake for Diabetics - Answers Do not give excess fluid; give fruit NOT candy.
Hypoglycemia Symptoms - Answers Symptoms of hypoglycemia are an EMERGENCY and must be
treated immediately.
Drug Interactions in Diabetes - Answers Be aware of drug-drug and drug-food interactions.
Signs of Diabetes - Answers Signs can include going blind and losing feeling in legs.
Nursing Role in Diabetes - Answers Preventing hypoglycemia to reduce vascular damage.
Organ Damage in Diabetes - Answers Explain the risk of organ damage, which will be silent/no
symptoms.
Brain Function and Glucose - Answers Educate patients that the brain requires glucose to function
and the importance of avoiding hypoglycemia.
Heart Failure Classifications - Answers Class 1 is asymptomatic; Class 4 has symptoms at rest.
Heart Failure Symptoms - Answers Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea relieved by sitting up and swelling
in lower extremities.
COPD Nursing Diagnosis - Answers Impaired gas exchange is the priority nursing diagnosis.
Pneumonia Risk in COPD - Answers Higher risk for pneumonia; poor oral hygiene can increase risk.
Dementia Risk Factor - Answers Age is the leading risk factor for Alzheimer's.
Delirium vs. Dementia - Answers Delirium is acute onset (comes on quickly) and NOT the same as
dementia.
Treatment Plans for Dementia - Answers Treatment plans should be discussed as soon as possible.
Stroke Predisposing Factor - Answers Leading predisposing factor is hypertension due to
noncompliance with medication/uncontrolled hypertension.
ADL Assistance Post-Stroke - Answers When doing ADLs, do the affected side first; do NOT do it for
them.
Wernicke's Aphasia - Answers Wernicke's Aphasia (FLUENT) involves long fluent sentences that do
not make sense.
Broca's Aphasia - Answers Broca's Aphasia (BROKEN) involves struggles to complete sentences.
Parkinson's Disease Progression - Answers As it progresses, downward gaze is difficult, and the
patient will be unsteady on feet.
