NUR 163- FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% SOLVED
If a female is in menopause has sudden onset vaginal bleeding what do you do? -
ANSWERreport it
when would a uterine prolapse be most likely to occur? - ANSWERafter multiple
vaginal births
or when anything weakens the muscular tissues of the uterus
TX: hysterectomy
or can sling it back up
Why do elderly people complain about the room temperature? - ANSWERSlower
Metabolism
If someone with cancer wants to attend a trip at the zoo, what should you tell them to
do? - ANSWERConserve energy by taking frequent breaks.
If your patient somehow ends up HYPOthermic after playing in the rain, what is the
first thing you need to do? - ANSWERRemove wet clothing
In a healthcare organization to promote a culture of safety what is the one main
component to do so? - ANSWEREFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Why wouldn't pharmaceutical companies test older adults in there pharmacological
studies (new meds)? - ANSWERyounger adults are healthy
What are the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate? - ANSWERdecreased
urine (stream)
painful urination
Nocturia
frequent urination
(you should also schedule an exam if any of these things should occur)
What does it mean if you see scattered bruises on the forearms of an older adult? -
ANSWERIt is a normal sign of aging, as we age our capillaries become more fragile.
(we bruise easier *forearms especially*, called Senile purpura)
What common circulation decreasing disease process in the older male population
can cause erectile dysfunction? - ANSWERDiabetes
If you are working in a LTCF and an older married couple are roomed together and
you walk in on them having sex, what should you do? - ANSWERProvide Privacy
Put a Do Not Disturb sign on door
, Do older adults get sexually transmitted diseases easier than younger
adults/teenagers? - ANSWERYes, older adults are at a higher risk because of their
weakened immune systems.
Can normal age related changes contribute to sexual dysfunction? - ANSWERyes,
due to weakened circulation.
What are the biggest problem for individuals with sleep disturbances? -
ANSWERDEATH
Other possible illnesses
Weakened immune system
How do you increase an individuals energy who has depression with chronic fatigue?
- ANSWEREncourage Medications
Educate them on those medications
What medications have a negative affect on sleep? - ANSWERDiuretics
Steroids
Beta-Blockers
Stimulants
What are the benefits of exercise in elders? - ANSWERIncreased circulation
Maintain weight
Lowered glucose levels
Promotes sleep
Helps with depression
What can you do environmentally to promote sleep? - ANSWERTake outside during
the day
Turn of lights
Decrease sound
Set temperature to comfortable
Besides abstinence what is the best way to avoid getting an STI? -
ANSWERCondoms (safe sex practices)
When an older adult female (menopausal) has painful(dryness) during sexual
intercourse, what could possibly alleviate this issue? - ANSWERwater soluble
lubricant
Pain medications 30 minutes prior to sexual experience
Why do older adults procrastinate going to the doctor? - ANSWERFear
No motivation
Transportation
Financially unstable
What would you question if an older adult is not adhering to a medication or TX
regimen? - ANSWERAsk them why?
Are they in denial?
Can you afford your tx?
ANSWERS 100% SOLVED
If a female is in menopause has sudden onset vaginal bleeding what do you do? -
ANSWERreport it
when would a uterine prolapse be most likely to occur? - ANSWERafter multiple
vaginal births
or when anything weakens the muscular tissues of the uterus
TX: hysterectomy
or can sling it back up
Why do elderly people complain about the room temperature? - ANSWERSlower
Metabolism
If someone with cancer wants to attend a trip at the zoo, what should you tell them to
do? - ANSWERConserve energy by taking frequent breaks.
If your patient somehow ends up HYPOthermic after playing in the rain, what is the
first thing you need to do? - ANSWERRemove wet clothing
In a healthcare organization to promote a culture of safety what is the one main
component to do so? - ANSWEREFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Why wouldn't pharmaceutical companies test older adults in there pharmacological
studies (new meds)? - ANSWERyounger adults are healthy
What are the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate? - ANSWERdecreased
urine (stream)
painful urination
Nocturia
frequent urination
(you should also schedule an exam if any of these things should occur)
What does it mean if you see scattered bruises on the forearms of an older adult? -
ANSWERIt is a normal sign of aging, as we age our capillaries become more fragile.
(we bruise easier *forearms especially*, called Senile purpura)
What common circulation decreasing disease process in the older male population
can cause erectile dysfunction? - ANSWERDiabetes
If you are working in a LTCF and an older married couple are roomed together and
you walk in on them having sex, what should you do? - ANSWERProvide Privacy
Put a Do Not Disturb sign on door
, Do older adults get sexually transmitted diseases easier than younger
adults/teenagers? - ANSWERYes, older adults are at a higher risk because of their
weakened immune systems.
Can normal age related changes contribute to sexual dysfunction? - ANSWERyes,
due to weakened circulation.
What are the biggest problem for individuals with sleep disturbances? -
ANSWERDEATH
Other possible illnesses
Weakened immune system
How do you increase an individuals energy who has depression with chronic fatigue?
- ANSWEREncourage Medications
Educate them on those medications
What medications have a negative affect on sleep? - ANSWERDiuretics
Steroids
Beta-Blockers
Stimulants
What are the benefits of exercise in elders? - ANSWERIncreased circulation
Maintain weight
Lowered glucose levels
Promotes sleep
Helps with depression
What can you do environmentally to promote sleep? - ANSWERTake outside during
the day
Turn of lights
Decrease sound
Set temperature to comfortable
Besides abstinence what is the best way to avoid getting an STI? -
ANSWERCondoms (safe sex practices)
When an older adult female (menopausal) has painful(dryness) during sexual
intercourse, what could possibly alleviate this issue? - ANSWERwater soluble
lubricant
Pain medications 30 minutes prior to sexual experience
Why do older adults procrastinate going to the doctor? - ANSWERFear
No motivation
Transportation
Financially unstable
What would you question if an older adult is not adhering to a medication or TX
regimen? - ANSWERAsk them why?
Are they in denial?
Can you afford your tx?
