HONDROS NUR 163 FINAL
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
what are the stages of the grieving process - ANSWERdenial
anger
bargaining
depression acceptance
Why do older people reminisce? - ANSWERThey need to feel that their existence
has made a difference. That their lives have had purpose and meaning.
how often do you need a vision screening? - ANSWERonce a year
who put together National Patient Safety Goal - ANSWERJoint Commission
Teaching of oral hygiene - ANSWERevery 2 hours on a comatose patient
What causes insomnia - ANSWERStress, anxiety, physical problems
what causes sleep disturbance of pattern? - ANSWERcircadian rhyme- internal
process that regulates the sleep/wake process
S/S of low self-esteem - ANSWER-molested as a child
open-ended questions - ANSWERquestions that allow respondents to answer
however they want; not a yes or no answer
Assessment techniques for glaucoma - ANSWER-Halos around lights
-Increased IOP
Normal range of IOP (Inner Ocular Pressure) - ANSWER10-22 mm/hg
Osteoporosis - ANSWERearly: shows no s/s
later: back pain, fractured or collapsed vertebrae, loss of height, Kyphosis,
compressed fractures
sexual dysfunction - ANSWERalcohol and anti depressions can cause
sexual desire - ANSWERdoesn't decrease with age
healthy exercise for the elderly - ANSWERwater aerobics
, benefits for therapeutic communication - ANSWERyou as the nurse have to have
trust from your patient
what increases the risk of stress related problems - ANSWERbeing more stressed
What does the older adult fear the most? - ANSWERlosing control and power over
themselves
What food does the middle east like? - ANSWERmeat
rice
vegetables
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - ANSWERA medical condition characterized by
long-term fatigue and other symptoms that limit a person's ability to carry out
ordinary activities.
How to improve sleep in the elderly - ANSWER-give a light snack
-turn off lights and TV
-mild exercise
bladder capacity cant change but the bladder tone may change - ANSWERstress
incontinence
what is the 18th months of the grieving stage? - ANSWERthe stages of denial
erectile dysfunction (ED) - ANSWERinability to achieve erection of penis
primary assessment before beginning exercise - ANSWERcardio
Hispanic foods - ANSWERFoods from this cultural grouping is high in complex
carbohydrates, Vitamin A, Vitamin C-rich fruits, and vegetables.
sunken eyes
dry mouth
elevated HR
low BP - ANSWERDehydration
nursing intervention for impaired swallowing - ANSWERdysphagia-
-speech therapist
-up-right position when eating
-chew food all the way
coping skills - ANSWERlearned early in life and modifiable
Levels Potassium - ANSWER3.5-5.0
levels of sodium - ANSWER135-145
levels of calcium - ANSWER8.5-10.0
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
what are the stages of the grieving process - ANSWERdenial
anger
bargaining
depression acceptance
Why do older people reminisce? - ANSWERThey need to feel that their existence
has made a difference. That their lives have had purpose and meaning.
how often do you need a vision screening? - ANSWERonce a year
who put together National Patient Safety Goal - ANSWERJoint Commission
Teaching of oral hygiene - ANSWERevery 2 hours on a comatose patient
What causes insomnia - ANSWERStress, anxiety, physical problems
what causes sleep disturbance of pattern? - ANSWERcircadian rhyme- internal
process that regulates the sleep/wake process
S/S of low self-esteem - ANSWER-molested as a child
open-ended questions - ANSWERquestions that allow respondents to answer
however they want; not a yes or no answer
Assessment techniques for glaucoma - ANSWER-Halos around lights
-Increased IOP
Normal range of IOP (Inner Ocular Pressure) - ANSWER10-22 mm/hg
Osteoporosis - ANSWERearly: shows no s/s
later: back pain, fractured or collapsed vertebrae, loss of height, Kyphosis,
compressed fractures
sexual dysfunction - ANSWERalcohol and anti depressions can cause
sexual desire - ANSWERdoesn't decrease with age
healthy exercise for the elderly - ANSWERwater aerobics
, benefits for therapeutic communication - ANSWERyou as the nurse have to have
trust from your patient
what increases the risk of stress related problems - ANSWERbeing more stressed
What does the older adult fear the most? - ANSWERlosing control and power over
themselves
What food does the middle east like? - ANSWERmeat
rice
vegetables
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - ANSWERA medical condition characterized by
long-term fatigue and other symptoms that limit a person's ability to carry out
ordinary activities.
How to improve sleep in the elderly - ANSWER-give a light snack
-turn off lights and TV
-mild exercise
bladder capacity cant change but the bladder tone may change - ANSWERstress
incontinence
what is the 18th months of the grieving stage? - ANSWERthe stages of denial
erectile dysfunction (ED) - ANSWERinability to achieve erection of penis
primary assessment before beginning exercise - ANSWERcardio
Hispanic foods - ANSWERFoods from this cultural grouping is high in complex
carbohydrates, Vitamin A, Vitamin C-rich fruits, and vegetables.
sunken eyes
dry mouth
elevated HR
low BP - ANSWERDehydration
nursing intervention for impaired swallowing - ANSWERdysphagia-
-speech therapist
-up-right position when eating
-chew food all the way
coping skills - ANSWERlearned early in life and modifiable
Levels Potassium - ANSWER3.5-5.0
levels of sodium - ANSWER135-145
levels of calcium - ANSWER8.5-10.0
