NUR 163 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What is one of the signs of hypocalcemia? - ANSWERChvoseks and trousseaus
What would you do for a patient with diarrhea? - ANSWERencourage fluid intake
What should you do for an unpaid caregiver? - ANSWERgive them praise and
encouragement, reinforce if something is done incorrectly
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis and the doctor is wanting the patient to do
exercises what kind would they do? - ANSWERlow impact exercises, water aerobics
If someone has osteoarthritis what kind of mobility would they have? - ANSWERa lot
of pain, adapative devices, requiring more help, edema in joints
Who takes care of the upper body?
Who takes care of lower body? - ANSWERTOP: Occupation therapy
LOWER: Physical therapy
If you have a patient who is refusing to use an assistive device what would you do? -
ANSWERAsses why and educate patient
What is active range of motion? - ANSWERPatient is doing alone
What is passive range of motion? - ANSWERPatient is getting help
What is a cause for hypernatremia? - ANSWERincreased used of salt
How do you speak to someone with hearing loss? - ANSWERat eye level with a low
tone of voice
what are the signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia ad hypokalemia? -
ANSWERcardiac arrhythmias
When an elderly patient is awaiting test results and having gas and nausea what
could be the cause - ANSWERdecreased peristalsis
What are some nursing interventions for someone with fluid volume excess? -
ANSWERDiuretics, fluid restrictions, restrict sodium
What do you ask for patient health history? - ANSWERChief complaint, advance
directive, medications, family history
, What is the best way to explain to a patient how to communicate the need for taking
breaks? - ANSWEREducate the patient about doing tasks in small increments
What can cause activity intolerance? - ANSWERPain
What are some risks of altered activity intolerance? - ANSWERSedentary lifestyle,
poor nutrition, grieving, antidepressents
What type of interventions would you put in place for emphasyma? -
ANSWEReducate, take vitals before during and after activity, raise head of bed, use
(IS), coughing, deep breathing exercises, monitor ABG, look at medications,
albuterol
Complementary and alternative therapies - ANSWERacupuncture, guided imagery,
music therapy, aromatherapy, massage
What are age related complications regarding pain? - ANSWERcontractures and
bone demineralization
What happens to digestive enzymes whenever a patient is having a test they're
nervous for or dont want done? - ANSWERDecreased production of enzymes
When you are doing interventions to reduce stress are they usually beneficial? -
ANSWERyes
When a patient is under emotional stress what should the nurse do? -
ANSWERAllow patient to express feelings, focus in on their emotions
What is the most important thing to make a patient feel safe and secure during the
stay? - ANSWERContinutity of care - same nurse, same aid, same housekeeper
What would a patient do if they were depressed? (SIGNS) - ANSWERpatient staring
at a family picture, neglecting personal care
What would you say to a patient who expresses they cant afford their stay? -
ANSWERGet social services involved, their social worker
What is primary and secondary appraisal and what must the patient have? -
ANSWERPrimary appraisal: determining where the stressor poses a threat
Secondary appraisal: involves the individuals evaluation of the resources or coping
strategies at his or her disposal for addressing any threats
Must have cognitive skills to be able to do it
If you have to go into a stressful situation for a patient what would you do first? -
ANSWERMake sure you have all the information prior to going to the patient
What would you need to do to promote effective coping? - ANSWERAdequate
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ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What is one of the signs of hypocalcemia? - ANSWERChvoseks and trousseaus
What would you do for a patient with diarrhea? - ANSWERencourage fluid intake
What should you do for an unpaid caregiver? - ANSWERgive them praise and
encouragement, reinforce if something is done incorrectly
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis and the doctor is wanting the patient to do
exercises what kind would they do? - ANSWERlow impact exercises, water aerobics
If someone has osteoarthritis what kind of mobility would they have? - ANSWERa lot
of pain, adapative devices, requiring more help, edema in joints
Who takes care of the upper body?
Who takes care of lower body? - ANSWERTOP: Occupation therapy
LOWER: Physical therapy
If you have a patient who is refusing to use an assistive device what would you do? -
ANSWERAsses why and educate patient
What is active range of motion? - ANSWERPatient is doing alone
What is passive range of motion? - ANSWERPatient is getting help
What is a cause for hypernatremia? - ANSWERincreased used of salt
How do you speak to someone with hearing loss? - ANSWERat eye level with a low
tone of voice
what are the signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia ad hypokalemia? -
ANSWERcardiac arrhythmias
When an elderly patient is awaiting test results and having gas and nausea what
could be the cause - ANSWERdecreased peristalsis
What are some nursing interventions for someone with fluid volume excess? -
ANSWERDiuretics, fluid restrictions, restrict sodium
What do you ask for patient health history? - ANSWERChief complaint, advance
directive, medications, family history
, What is the best way to explain to a patient how to communicate the need for taking
breaks? - ANSWEREducate the patient about doing tasks in small increments
What can cause activity intolerance? - ANSWERPain
What are some risks of altered activity intolerance? - ANSWERSedentary lifestyle,
poor nutrition, grieving, antidepressents
What type of interventions would you put in place for emphasyma? -
ANSWEReducate, take vitals before during and after activity, raise head of bed, use
(IS), coughing, deep breathing exercises, monitor ABG, look at medications,
albuterol
Complementary and alternative therapies - ANSWERacupuncture, guided imagery,
music therapy, aromatherapy, massage
What are age related complications regarding pain? - ANSWERcontractures and
bone demineralization
What happens to digestive enzymes whenever a patient is having a test they're
nervous for or dont want done? - ANSWERDecreased production of enzymes
When you are doing interventions to reduce stress are they usually beneficial? -
ANSWERyes
When a patient is under emotional stress what should the nurse do? -
ANSWERAllow patient to express feelings, focus in on their emotions
What is the most important thing to make a patient feel safe and secure during the
stay? - ANSWERContinutity of care - same nurse, same aid, same housekeeper
What would a patient do if they were depressed? (SIGNS) - ANSWERpatient staring
at a family picture, neglecting personal care
What would you say to a patient who expresses they cant afford their stay? -
ANSWERGet social services involved, their social worker
What is primary and secondary appraisal and what must the patient have? -
ANSWERPrimary appraisal: determining where the stressor poses a threat
Secondary appraisal: involves the individuals evaluation of the resources or coping
strategies at his or her disposal for addressing any threats
Must have cognitive skills to be able to do it
If you have to go into a stressful situation for a patient what would you do first? -
ANSWERMake sure you have all the information prior to going to the patient
What would you need to do to promote effective coping? - ANSWERAdequate
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