NUR 163, Exam 1 Hondros Questions
and Answers 2024
Primary Prevention - Answer- prevention (flu vaccine)
Secondary Prevention - Answer- Catch the disease/diagnose (yearly physical exam)
Tertiary Prevention - Answer- Treating/stopping progression (Cardiac rehab)
Benefits of diet - Answer- Better health, disease prevention, healing (in Diabetics-
biggest factor affecting compliance is motivation)
Benefits of exercise - Answer- keeps joints flexible, maintain muscle, decrease BS level,
heart health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
Types of exercise - Answer- weight bearing is beneficial (prevents osteoporosis),
swimming easy on joints,
Exercise length - Answer- must be 30 minutes to be beneficial
Tobacco cessation - Answer- decreases risk for cancer, decreases cardiovascular
issues
Alcohol - Answer- ok in moderation-unless medically unsafe, AA can help stopping
Benefits of physical exams and preventive care - Answer- yearly exams, identify
problems early,
physical exam - Answer- should include BMI, BP and bone mineral density
Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care - Answer- identify dental caries, need for
dentures?,
Oral Care for elderly - Answer- need to use toothpaste with fluoride
Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude - Answer- decreases depression, decreases
isolation, must have interactions with people
Benefits of religious beliefs - Answer- promote good health practices
Benefits of cultural beliefs - Answer- affects dietary consumption, can be non beneficial
, Issues with knowledge and motivation - Answer- pt loses spouse, may not be motivated
to care for self
Benefits of mobility - Answer- keeps joints mobile and pt in good health
perception of aging - Answer- if pt has positive perception, they have a better chance of
having positive results
benefits of sleep - Answer- better mood, cognition, less falls and accidents
urinary continence - Answer- risk for skin breakdown, social issues,etc.
health scams - Answer- dangerous to elderly, provides info that puts them at risk
Safety when discharging a pt - Answer- find out how may stairs there are to kitchen,
bathroom, bed?
unpaid caregivers - Answer- Give positive feedback to them, the pt needs them
pneumonia vaccines - Answer- 65 years old and less , 13 once then 23 one year later.
High risk pt get them q 10 yrs until 65, then done.
tone of voice - Answer- should be low and not loud, even.
body language - Answer- "i'm fine." Don't always take that at face value, dig deeper. Sit
with them and ask questions.
gestures - Answer- don't overdo
facial expressions - Answer- keep them positive
eye contact - Answer- face to face, on same level
speed of conversation - Answer- don't talk too fast or too slow
timing - Answer- wait for an answer and keep eye contact
touch - Answer- if vision or hearing impaired, use light caring touch
silence - Answer- let it be, give it time
empathy - Answer- you can put yourself in their shoes, active listening, trying to see
things from their perspective
informing - Answer- verify information before telling pt or family members
and Answers 2024
Primary Prevention - Answer- prevention (flu vaccine)
Secondary Prevention - Answer- Catch the disease/diagnose (yearly physical exam)
Tertiary Prevention - Answer- Treating/stopping progression (Cardiac rehab)
Benefits of diet - Answer- Better health, disease prevention, healing (in Diabetics-
biggest factor affecting compliance is motivation)
Benefits of exercise - Answer- keeps joints flexible, maintain muscle, decrease BS level,
heart health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
Types of exercise - Answer- weight bearing is beneficial (prevents osteoporosis),
swimming easy on joints,
Exercise length - Answer- must be 30 minutes to be beneficial
Tobacco cessation - Answer- decreases risk for cancer, decreases cardiovascular
issues
Alcohol - Answer- ok in moderation-unless medically unsafe, AA can help stopping
Benefits of physical exams and preventive care - Answer- yearly exams, identify
problems early,
physical exam - Answer- should include BMI, BP and bone mineral density
Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care - Answer- identify dental caries, need for
dentures?,
Oral Care for elderly - Answer- need to use toothpaste with fluoride
Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude - Answer- decreases depression, decreases
isolation, must have interactions with people
Benefits of religious beliefs - Answer- promote good health practices
Benefits of cultural beliefs - Answer- affects dietary consumption, can be non beneficial
, Issues with knowledge and motivation - Answer- pt loses spouse, may not be motivated
to care for self
Benefits of mobility - Answer- keeps joints mobile and pt in good health
perception of aging - Answer- if pt has positive perception, they have a better chance of
having positive results
benefits of sleep - Answer- better mood, cognition, less falls and accidents
urinary continence - Answer- risk for skin breakdown, social issues,etc.
health scams - Answer- dangerous to elderly, provides info that puts them at risk
Safety when discharging a pt - Answer- find out how may stairs there are to kitchen,
bathroom, bed?
unpaid caregivers - Answer- Give positive feedback to them, the pt needs them
pneumonia vaccines - Answer- 65 years old and less , 13 once then 23 one year later.
High risk pt get them q 10 yrs until 65, then done.
tone of voice - Answer- should be low and not loud, even.
body language - Answer- "i'm fine." Don't always take that at face value, dig deeper. Sit
with them and ask questions.
gestures - Answer- don't overdo
facial expressions - Answer- keep them positive
eye contact - Answer- face to face, on same level
speed of conversation - Answer- don't talk too fast or too slow
timing - Answer- wait for an answer and keep eye contact
touch - Answer- if vision or hearing impaired, use light caring touch
silence - Answer- let it be, give it time
empathy - Answer- you can put yourself in their shoes, active listening, trying to see
things from their perspective
informing - Answer- verify information before telling pt or family members
