HONDROS NUR 163 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
SOLVED
Fatigue - ANSWERSubjective Measurement
If someone is having trouble sleeping, what intervention could we use? -
ANSWEREncourage pt to go outside, because sunlight helps with melatonin levels
Individuals wth nutritional deficiencies, particulary protien-calorie malnutrition are at
increased risk for.... - ANSWERFatigue
What should the assessment for fatigue focus on? - ANSWERThe patient's report
about his or her fatigue experience, use OPEN-ENDED questions
Brief Fatifue Inventory (BFI) - ANSWERMeasures amount, activities affected by
fatigue. Target population- Cancer patients
Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI) - ANSWERMeasures general, physical,
mental, reduced motivation, and reduced activity. Target population- various patient
population, including those with cancer, CFS, and COPD
Multidimensional Assessmet of Fatigue - ANSWERMeasures severity, distress,
degree of interference in ADLs, timing (frequency of occurrence and changeability)
What is the Valsalva Maneuever? - ANSWERBreathing through the mouth during
exercise.
What is the main cause of stress? - ANSWERChange
What are external physical threats? - ANSWERExtreme heat or cold, noise, physical
trauma
What are internal or psychological threats? - ANSWERThoughts and feelings
What are external social threats? - ANSWERJob pressure or changeable social
relationships
What is a intervention for a older adult who is having trouble sleeping because of a
constant need to go to the bathroom - ANSWERWear depends (adult diapers)
, A newley admitted patient is having multiple problems. What symptom do you report
first? - ANSWERBreathing
What is a primary sexual right? - ANSWER2 consenting adults
To be effective communicators, nurses must... - ANSWERDevelop awareness of
their own values and beliefs and the way they influence their perception of patients'
experiences
Cultural Competence - ANSWERA set of behaviors that includes understanding the
impact of cultural values and beliefs on human experiences, while maintaining
awareness of own cultural values and their effect on the perception of self and
others.
Circadian - ANSWERFrom Latin word "about a day"
What is the average amount of sleep needed for people ages 20 to 60 years? -
ANSWER7.5 hours
What body system controls sleep? - ANSWERCentral Nervous System
What causes older adults to feel sleepy earlier in the evening and to wake earlier in
the morning? Know as "phase advance" - ANSWERDecreases in melatonin (which
regulates the sleep-wake cycle) and growth hormone (which promotes sleep) lead to
a shift in circadian rhythm
Does sleep efficiency increase with age? - ANSWERNo, sleep efficiency decreases,
older adults may complain that they do not feel refreshed after sleep.
Does the risk for sleep disorders increase with age? - ANSWERYes
Nocturnal Movement Disorders - ANSWERRestless leg syndrome, which is an
irresistible urge to move the lower extremities, or nocturnal myoclonus, which causes
sudden repetitive jerking or kicking movements of the lower extremities.
What is the most effective nonpharmacological therepy for insomnia? -
ANSWERCognitive Behavioral Therapy
What do you teach a UAP who is feeding a patient with trouble swalowing? -
ANSWERFeed them slow, with frequent rest breaks.
Lak of tendon reflexes/ deep muscle reflexes is a sign of what? (flaccid) -
ANSWERHypercalcemia
What are the normal calcium levels? - ANSWER8.5 to 10
Water Soluble Vitamins - ANSWERVitamins B & C (Birth Control)
Fat Soluble Vitamins - ANSWERAll- A
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
SOLVED
Fatigue - ANSWERSubjective Measurement
If someone is having trouble sleeping, what intervention could we use? -
ANSWEREncourage pt to go outside, because sunlight helps with melatonin levels
Individuals wth nutritional deficiencies, particulary protien-calorie malnutrition are at
increased risk for.... - ANSWERFatigue
What should the assessment for fatigue focus on? - ANSWERThe patient's report
about his or her fatigue experience, use OPEN-ENDED questions
Brief Fatifue Inventory (BFI) - ANSWERMeasures amount, activities affected by
fatigue. Target population- Cancer patients
Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI) - ANSWERMeasures general, physical,
mental, reduced motivation, and reduced activity. Target population- various patient
population, including those with cancer, CFS, and COPD
Multidimensional Assessmet of Fatigue - ANSWERMeasures severity, distress,
degree of interference in ADLs, timing (frequency of occurrence and changeability)
What is the Valsalva Maneuever? - ANSWERBreathing through the mouth during
exercise.
What is the main cause of stress? - ANSWERChange
What are external physical threats? - ANSWERExtreme heat or cold, noise, physical
trauma
What are internal or psychological threats? - ANSWERThoughts and feelings
What are external social threats? - ANSWERJob pressure or changeable social
relationships
What is a intervention for a older adult who is having trouble sleeping because of a
constant need to go to the bathroom - ANSWERWear depends (adult diapers)
, A newley admitted patient is having multiple problems. What symptom do you report
first? - ANSWERBreathing
What is a primary sexual right? - ANSWER2 consenting adults
To be effective communicators, nurses must... - ANSWERDevelop awareness of
their own values and beliefs and the way they influence their perception of patients'
experiences
Cultural Competence - ANSWERA set of behaviors that includes understanding the
impact of cultural values and beliefs on human experiences, while maintaining
awareness of own cultural values and their effect on the perception of self and
others.
Circadian - ANSWERFrom Latin word "about a day"
What is the average amount of sleep needed for people ages 20 to 60 years? -
ANSWER7.5 hours
What body system controls sleep? - ANSWERCentral Nervous System
What causes older adults to feel sleepy earlier in the evening and to wake earlier in
the morning? Know as "phase advance" - ANSWERDecreases in melatonin (which
regulates the sleep-wake cycle) and growth hormone (which promotes sleep) lead to
a shift in circadian rhythm
Does sleep efficiency increase with age? - ANSWERNo, sleep efficiency decreases,
older adults may complain that they do not feel refreshed after sleep.
Does the risk for sleep disorders increase with age? - ANSWERYes
Nocturnal Movement Disorders - ANSWERRestless leg syndrome, which is an
irresistible urge to move the lower extremities, or nocturnal myoclonus, which causes
sudden repetitive jerking or kicking movements of the lower extremities.
What is the most effective nonpharmacological therepy for insomnia? -
ANSWERCognitive Behavioral Therapy
What do you teach a UAP who is feeding a patient with trouble swalowing? -
ANSWERFeed them slow, with frequent rest breaks.
Lak of tendon reflexes/ deep muscle reflexes is a sign of what? (flaccid) -
ANSWERHypercalcemia
What are the normal calcium levels? - ANSWER8.5 to 10
Water Soluble Vitamins - ANSWERVitamins B & C (Birth Control)
Fat Soluble Vitamins - ANSWERAll- A
Dogs-D
