NUR 163 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Protein - ANSWERComposed of amino acids, essential for tissue repair and healing
Red meats, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products contain all the amino acids
necessary for making and repairing tissues
Use of incentive spirometer to prevent adventitious breath sounds / pneumonia
Dyspnea
Prevention of DVT - ANSWERWhat are some things to assess during post-op?
Hypokalemia causes cardiac arrhythmias - ANSWERT/F - Hypocalcemia causes
cardiac arrhythmias
Increase fluids - ANSWERYou are assigned a patient that has been diagnosed with
hypovolemia and constant diarrhea, What should you as the LPN do?
increased salt intake - ANSWERWhat are signs of potential hyponatremia?
fluid volume deficit - ANSWERDehydration/ hypovolemia in which the fluid intake of
the body is not sufficient to meet the fluid needs of the body
Scope of stress - No Stress - ANSWERExperience is perceived as easily
manageable and equilibrium is not disrupted
Scope of stress - Challenging - ANSWERExperience is perceived as manageable
but requires mobilization of resources
Is not harmful and equilibrium is maintained
Scope of stress - Threatening - ANSWERExperience is perceived as taxing
Exceeds existing resources
Causes disruptions to the equilibrium and can impact health
Racing or pounding heart
Elevated pulse
Increased blood pressure - ANSWERPhysical cardiovascular signs of stress:
Increased respiratory rate
, Hyperventilation - ANSWERPhysical respiratory signs of stress:
Legumes (peas and beans), nuts, and cereals (whole grains and rice) do not
individually contain all the necessary amino acids.
Vitamins A, D, E, K - ANSWERFat soluble vitamins are
D: Hypokalemia - ANSWERNCLEX QUESTION
The nurse caring for the older adult patient who is taking a diuretic for control of
hypertension should monitor the patient closely for signs of which of the following?
A: Hypocalcemia
B: Hyponatremia
C: Hyperkalemia
D: Hypokalemia
B: Gender
C: Climate
D: Presence of illness
E: Body temperature - ANSWERNCLEX QUESTION
What factors influence
nutritional needs? (select all that apply)
A: Bone Density
B: Gender
C: Climate
D: Presence of illness
E: Body temperature
Risk is increased with dysphagia and with gastroesophageal reflux problems
Sudden appearance of severe coughing or cyanosis associated with eating or
drinking
Voice changes
pneumonia - ANSWERS/s of aspiration
A: Repetitive nature of meals
B: Lack of culturally significant food
C: Environmental odors
D: Reaction to being fed by others - ANSWERNCLEX QUESTION
An older adult who is a resident in an extended-care facility would be at risk for
which of the following nutritional deficits? (Select all that apply.)
A: Repetitive nature of meals
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Protein - ANSWERComposed of amino acids, essential for tissue repair and healing
Red meats, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products contain all the amino acids
necessary for making and repairing tissues
Use of incentive spirometer to prevent adventitious breath sounds / pneumonia
Dyspnea
Prevention of DVT - ANSWERWhat are some things to assess during post-op?
Hypokalemia causes cardiac arrhythmias - ANSWERT/F - Hypocalcemia causes
cardiac arrhythmias
Increase fluids - ANSWERYou are assigned a patient that has been diagnosed with
hypovolemia and constant diarrhea, What should you as the LPN do?
increased salt intake - ANSWERWhat are signs of potential hyponatremia?
fluid volume deficit - ANSWERDehydration/ hypovolemia in which the fluid intake of
the body is not sufficient to meet the fluid needs of the body
Scope of stress - No Stress - ANSWERExperience is perceived as easily
manageable and equilibrium is not disrupted
Scope of stress - Challenging - ANSWERExperience is perceived as manageable
but requires mobilization of resources
Is not harmful and equilibrium is maintained
Scope of stress - Threatening - ANSWERExperience is perceived as taxing
Exceeds existing resources
Causes disruptions to the equilibrium and can impact health
Racing or pounding heart
Elevated pulse
Increased blood pressure - ANSWERPhysical cardiovascular signs of stress:
Increased respiratory rate
, Hyperventilation - ANSWERPhysical respiratory signs of stress:
Legumes (peas and beans), nuts, and cereals (whole grains and rice) do not
individually contain all the necessary amino acids.
Vitamins A, D, E, K - ANSWERFat soluble vitamins are
D: Hypokalemia - ANSWERNCLEX QUESTION
The nurse caring for the older adult patient who is taking a diuretic for control of
hypertension should monitor the patient closely for signs of which of the following?
A: Hypocalcemia
B: Hyponatremia
C: Hyperkalemia
D: Hypokalemia
B: Gender
C: Climate
D: Presence of illness
E: Body temperature - ANSWERNCLEX QUESTION
What factors influence
nutritional needs? (select all that apply)
A: Bone Density
B: Gender
C: Climate
D: Presence of illness
E: Body temperature
Risk is increased with dysphagia and with gastroesophageal reflux problems
Sudden appearance of severe coughing or cyanosis associated with eating or
drinking
Voice changes
pneumonia - ANSWERS/s of aspiration
A: Repetitive nature of meals
B: Lack of culturally significant food
C: Environmental odors
D: Reaction to being fed by others - ANSWERNCLEX QUESTION
An older adult who is a resident in an extended-care facility would be at risk for
which of the following nutritional deficits? (Select all that apply.)
A: Repetitive nature of meals
