NUR 212 Health Differences Across The Life Span 2 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS LATEST VERSION

NUR 212 Health Differences Across The Life Span 2 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS LATEST VERSION 1. Alterations in Mental Health An RN would expect to assess which of the following as an increased risk for violence among patients with schizophrenia? Erratic sleep habits Lack of exercise Substance abuse Unsafe sex - ANSWER 1) Erratic sleeping habits is not associated with increased risk for violence in patients with schizophrenia. 2) Lack of exercise is not associated with increased risk for violence in patients with schizophrenia. *3) Substance abuse is associated with a variety of negative outcomes such as homelessness, violence, and suicide in patients with schizophrenia. 4) Unsafe sex is not associated with increased risk for violence in patients with schizophrenia. 2. Alterations in Mental Health An RN is reviewing dietary restrictions with a patient who is on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which dietary choice indicates that the patient understood the teaching? Chicken wings and blue cheese Shrimp and fried rice Pepperoni pizza Hamburger and french fries - ANSWER 1) Blue cheese has high tyramine content; the ingestion of tyramine with the use of MAOIs will lead to hypertensive crisis. 2) Shrimp fried rice contains soy sauce and MSG; both ingredients have high tyramine content. 3) Pepperoni has a high tyramine content. Patients taking MAOIs should avoid it. *4) Of the meals listed, hamburger and french fries is the most appropriate option. 3. Alterations in Mental Health An RN is evaluating care for an outpatient who is receiving lithium carbonate (Lithane). Which statement reflects the need for further instruction regarding the medication? "I will report any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea." "I will adhere to a low-salt diet." "I will have my blood tested for lithium every month." "I will not take over-the-counter medications." - ANSWER 1) The patient should report these side effects and stop taking the drug, since dehydration can raise lithium levels. Further instruction is not necessary. *2) The patient should not follow a low-salt diet. A low-sodium intake causes a relative increase in lithium retention, which can lead to toxicity. Further instruction is necessary. 3) Lithium levels are monitored very closely (monthly) at first. No further instruction is necessary. 4) The patient should avoid taking over-the-counter medications. No further instruction is necessary. 4. Neurocognitive Impairment, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Disruptive Behavior Disorders The public health department has received a grant to develop resources to assist the caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease. Which resource should be developed first to reduce caregiver role strain? A class for the caregivers on meeting the self-care needs of the patient with Alzheimer's disease A meal delivery service that provides two hot meals a day to patients with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers A respite care program that allows caregivers time for personal business and socialization A program on medications that significantly enhance memory and cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's disease - ANSWER 1) This is valuable information, but it does not address the issue of caregiver role strain. The information may be better provided in written form rather than asking the caregivers to attend a class. 2) There are wide variations in caregiver involvement in meal preparation. Such a program does not address role strain for a broad spectrum of caregiver relationships. *3) Respite care is a valuable service for a community to provide to all caregivers. It directly addresses role strain. 4) This program may be of interest to some, but does not address role strain. The information should be available in written form, as well. 5. Neurocognitive Impairment, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Disruptive Behavior Disorders A patient with vascular dementia and short term memory deficits asks the RN, "When is my spouse coming?" When the RN responds, "Your husband died years ago," the patient cries inconsolably. The second time the patient asks when the spouse will visit, the RN replies, "later on today." The RN's second response reflects application of which ethical principle? Autonomy Fidelity Justice Nonmaleficence - ANSWER 1) Autonomy pertains to the patient's self determinism. 2) Fidelity is the duty to the patient, to follow through with care. 3) This principle ensures that each patient is treated fairly and equally. *4) This principle states that the RN must take action to do no harm. They must assist the patient in avoiding suffering. Each time the patient was told her husband died, she became upset. 6. A school nurse wants to decrease the rate of obesity among children. Which of the following actions in the community would be most effective? a. Lobby legislators to enact stronger legislation regarding school lunches and snack machines in schools. b. Increase nutrition programs in schools that teach children to make healthy food choices. c. Involve the entire family in the planning and managing of nutrition, especially when a child in the family is obese. d. Provide after-school and summer camps that focus on diet and exercise. - ANSWER ANS: C Interventions need to be based on goals of lifestyle changes for the entire family. The goal is to modify the way the family eats, exercises, and plans daily activities. Although it is important to teach nutrition, exercise, and proper food choice, if the family does not, for example, prepare the proper foods from which they can choose, the knowledge of the child is insignificant. 7. A nurse wants to establish a program to decrease the death rate among children. Which of the following health problems should be the target of this program? a. Accidents and injuries b. AIDS c. Childhood obesity d. Vaccine-preventable diseases - ANSWER ANS: A Injuries are the number one cause of death for children (and young adults up to age 21 years) in the United States. Injuries and accidents are the most important causes of preventable disease, disability, and death among children. Most are preventable. Obesity, although a significant problem, is not a common cause of death in children.