NUR 163 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse
immediately report to the RN? - ANSWER- Patient with positive Chvostek's signs
Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake?
- - ANSWERDiarrhea
Which statement about stress is true? - ANSWERStress occurs if the threat is
change is positive or negative
Symptoms of bone density changes, falls, altered sleep patterns, unsteadiness,
hypertension, and stomach complaints should lead the health care team to consider
which problem? - ANSWERAlcohol abuse
Older adults may use other items such as alcohol, tobacco, prescription, illicit street
drug to cope with situational issues. Which of the following are indicative of this
coping mechanism? - ANSWERSelf - medicating
patient actively attempting to increase their support system after the loss of a spouse
is demonstrating which type of coping strategy? - ANSWERProblem- focused coping
strategy
Which goal would not be appropriate initial goal for a patient experiencing disruptive
living situation - ANSWERIndependence in taking medication
The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is
having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient
unpaid caregiver praise is the best way to improve caregiver strain. Which of the
following would be the best response to the caregiver? - ANSWERI've noticed all
your time and effort with the patient. You are very important to the healthcare team"
Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for hypernatremia? -
ANSWERThe patient who consumes excessive amount of table salt
The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old patient who is hard
of hearing. When communicating with the patient. What is the best approach? -
ANSWERSpeak in a low pitch tone and face level with the patient
patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is diagnosed with
hyperkalemia. The nurse will monitor the patient for which possible consequence of
hyperkalemia. - ANSWERCardiac arrhythmias
, Which of the following patients would least likely experience a fluid and electrolyte
imbalance? - ANSWERA 23-year-old with an upper extremity bone fracture
The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor develops nausea and
excessive gas. Which is the probable cause of these symptoms? - ANSWERSlowing
of peristalsis
An older adult patient who has rheumatoid arthritis wants recommendations on how
to get daily exercise. Which response by the nurse would be the most appropriate? -
ANSWERYou should try swimming. It eases movement"
new patient informs the nurse that walking has become more difficult. The nurse
should collaborate with which team member? - ANSWERPhysical therapy
he LPN is caring for a patient who had a stroke (cerebrovascular accident) and has
generalized weakness. Which care plan would be most beneficial for this patient? -
ANSWERActive range of motion (AROM) three times a day
The LPN is educating a patient with congestive heart failure about method that can
be used to conserve energy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for
further education? - ANSWER"I should take a rest break only after I complete my
morning care
The LPN is teaching a patient about risk factors related to altered activity tolerance.
Which statements by the patient indicate risk factors? - ANSWERwatch
documentaries on television most of the day"
Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a patient with fluid volume
excess? - ANSWERIncrease in sodium intake
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the assisted living
facility. The nurse knows it is important to ask which question regarding fluids and
electrolytes? - ANSWERWhat medications, including dietary supplements, do you
take?"
Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger
years? - ANSWERThey will continue to use similar coping behaviors throughout
The LPN is providing teaching on the use of complimentary and alternative
therapies. Which statement by the geriatric patient shows an understanding of the
teaching? - ANSWER- I am looking forward to starting the medication classes, and
all the benefits it can have on my health
Which of the following is associated with an age-related complication, and could
contribute to the geriatric patient's pain? - ANSWERBone demineralization and
contractures
The patient is having a cardiac catherization in the morning. Which of the following is
in response to stress? - ANSWERDecreased production of digestive enzymes
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse
immediately report to the RN? - ANSWER- Patient with positive Chvostek's signs
Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake?
- - ANSWERDiarrhea
Which statement about stress is true? - ANSWERStress occurs if the threat is
change is positive or negative
Symptoms of bone density changes, falls, altered sleep patterns, unsteadiness,
hypertension, and stomach complaints should lead the health care team to consider
which problem? - ANSWERAlcohol abuse
Older adults may use other items such as alcohol, tobacco, prescription, illicit street
drug to cope with situational issues. Which of the following are indicative of this
coping mechanism? - ANSWERSelf - medicating
patient actively attempting to increase their support system after the loss of a spouse
is demonstrating which type of coping strategy? - ANSWERProblem- focused coping
strategy
Which goal would not be appropriate initial goal for a patient experiencing disruptive
living situation - ANSWERIndependence in taking medication
The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is
having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient
unpaid caregiver praise is the best way to improve caregiver strain. Which of the
following would be the best response to the caregiver? - ANSWERI've noticed all
your time and effort with the patient. You are very important to the healthcare team"
Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for hypernatremia? -
ANSWERThe patient who consumes excessive amount of table salt
The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old patient who is hard
of hearing. When communicating with the patient. What is the best approach? -
ANSWERSpeak in a low pitch tone and face level with the patient
patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is diagnosed with
hyperkalemia. The nurse will monitor the patient for which possible consequence of
hyperkalemia. - ANSWERCardiac arrhythmias
, Which of the following patients would least likely experience a fluid and electrolyte
imbalance? - ANSWERA 23-year-old with an upper extremity bone fracture
The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor develops nausea and
excessive gas. Which is the probable cause of these symptoms? - ANSWERSlowing
of peristalsis
An older adult patient who has rheumatoid arthritis wants recommendations on how
to get daily exercise. Which response by the nurse would be the most appropriate? -
ANSWERYou should try swimming. It eases movement"
new patient informs the nurse that walking has become more difficult. The nurse
should collaborate with which team member? - ANSWERPhysical therapy
he LPN is caring for a patient who had a stroke (cerebrovascular accident) and has
generalized weakness. Which care plan would be most beneficial for this patient? -
ANSWERActive range of motion (AROM) three times a day
The LPN is educating a patient with congestive heart failure about method that can
be used to conserve energy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for
further education? - ANSWER"I should take a rest break only after I complete my
morning care
The LPN is teaching a patient about risk factors related to altered activity tolerance.
Which statements by the patient indicate risk factors? - ANSWERwatch
documentaries on television most of the day"
Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a patient with fluid volume
excess? - ANSWERIncrease in sodium intake
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the assisted living
facility. The nurse knows it is important to ask which question regarding fluids and
electrolytes? - ANSWERWhat medications, including dietary supplements, do you
take?"
Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger
years? - ANSWERThey will continue to use similar coping behaviors throughout
The LPN is providing teaching on the use of complimentary and alternative
therapies. Which statement by the geriatric patient shows an understanding of the
teaching? - ANSWER- I am looking forward to starting the medication classes, and
all the benefits it can have on my health
Which of the following is associated with an age-related complication, and could
contribute to the geriatric patient's pain? - ANSWERBone demineralization and
contractures
The patient is having a cardiac catherization in the morning. Which of the following is
in response to stress? - ANSWERDecreased production of digestive enzymes
