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NURS 2310 exam 3 Questions with Correct AnswersA patient who has been in the hospital for several weeks is about to be
discharged. The patient is weak from the hospitalization and asks the
nurse to explain why this is happening. What is the nurse's best
response?
a."Your iron level is low. This is known as anemia."
b."Your immobility in the hospital is known as deconditioning."
c."Your poor appetite is known as malnutrition."
d."Your medications have caused drug induced weakness." Correct
Answer-ANS: B
When a person is ill and immobile the body becomes weak. This is
known as deconditioning. Anemia, malnutrition, and medications may
have an adverse effect on the body, but this is not known as
deconditioning which is the most likely cause in this patient's situation.
An older patient is talking with the nurse about hip fractures. The patient
would like to know the best approach to strengthen the bones. What is
the nurse's best response?
a.
"Walk at least 5 miles every day for exercise."
b.
"Wear proper fitting shoes to prevent tripping."
c.
"Talk with your physician about a calcium supplement."
d.
"Stand up slowly so you don't feel faint." Correct Answer-ANS: C
,Calcium strengthens the bones. A calcium supplement will help
strengthen bones as they may be affected by aging, illness, or trauma.
Walking several miles will help strengthen the bones, but the patient
should consult with the healthcare provider before any exercise regimen
is implemented for the older adult. Wearing proper shoes and standing
slowly to prevent dizziness is important but they will not prevent
fractures.
Mobility for the patient changes throughout the life span. What is the
term that best describes this process?
a.
Aging and illness
b.
Illness and disease
c.
Health and wellness
d.
Growth and development Correct Answer-ANS: D
Growth and development happens from infancy to death. Muscular
changes are always happening, and these changes affect the individual
and his or her performance in life. Aging, illness, health, and wellness
do have an effect on a person, but they don't always affect mobility.
The nurse is talking to the unlicensed assistive personnel about moving a
patient in bed. The nurse knows the unlicensed assistive personnel
understands the concept of mobility and proper moving techniques when
making which statement?
,a.
"Patients must have a trapeze over the bed to move properly."
b.
"Patients should move themselves in bed to prevent immobility."
c.
"Patients should always have a two-person assist to move in bed."
d.
"Patients must be moved correctly in bed to prevent shearing." Correct
Answer-ANS: D
Patients must be moved properly in bed to prevent shearing of the
skin.Having a trapeze over the bed is only functional if the patient can
assist in the moving process. A two-person assist is good, but the patient
still needs to be moved properly. A patient may move himself or herself
if he or she is able; but shearing may still occur.
The nurse and a student nurse are discussing the effects of bed
immobility on patients. The nurse knows that the student nurse
understands the concept of mobility when making which statement?
a.
"Patients with impaired bed mobility have an increased risk for pressure
ulcers."
b.
"Patients with impaired bed mobility like to have extra visitors."
c.
"Patients with impaired bed mobility need to have a mechanical soft
diet."
, d.
"Patients with impaired bed mobility are prone to constipation." Correct
Answer-ANS: A
Patients who cannot move themselves in bed are more susceptible to
pressure ulcers because they cannot relieve the pressure they feel. Extra
visitors or diet consistency do not have any bearing on mobility.
Constipation should not be a by-product of immobility if a bowel
regimen is instituted.
What percentage of hip fractures is the result of falls?
a.
50%
b.
80%
c.
90%
d.
100% Correct Answer-ANS: C
About 90% of falls end with a hip fracture.
The lack of weight bearing leads to what effects on the skeletal system?
a.
Demineralization, calcium loss
b.
Thickened bones
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