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NUR 176 FINAL REVIEW HONDROSThe nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. Which
interventions would you expect to see? (SATA) - Answers -Keep a large clock and
calendar in view, reduce distractions during meal times, reduce exposure to over-
stimulating situations, and monitor weight regularly for changes.
Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which indicates need for further
assessment? - Answers -"My dad and his dad had pancreatic cancer"
Which of the following indicates that teaching on meningitis is understood? (SATA) -
Answers -It is important that we vaccinate our son at the proper times, meningitis is
contagious if exposed to the bodily fluids from another infected child, and if our child
contracts bacterial meningitis, he will need antibiotic treatment immediately.
The nurse is caring for a patient with alzheimer's who is stumbling in the hall frequently.
The nurse will do which of the following to protect the client? (SATA) - Answers -Offer
social or physical activity to promote safety, encourage staff or family supervision for
safety, and maintain a cal environment for the patient.
When assessing for meningitis or encephalitis, the nurse is aware which of the following
statements is true? - Answers -Determining organism specific cause of the condition
The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a newly dx diabetic patient. What should be
included in education? (SATA) - Answers -Plan meals the same time every day, reduce
saturated fat and increase exercise, select food from myplate food planning tool.
Client is showing signs of dementia. The nurse will practice which guidelines for reality
orientation? (SATA) - Answers -Set routine and be consistent, be truthful in your
responses, and engage them in simple tasks that have a purpose.
Patient with new dx of seizures, nurse will instruct patient to keep a log of which of the
following? (SATA) - Answers -Time and duration of seizures, degree of drowsiness after
seizures, and any side effects of nausea and emesis.
Nurse caring for patient with suspected early dementia. What S&S will the nurse assess
the patient for? (SATA) - Answers -Gradual onset of memory loss, difficulty focusing
attention, and difficulty finding the right words.
Nurse caring for patient with Type II diabetes, reports feeling jittery, racing heart, and
sweating even when it's cold. What should nurse do? - Answers -Check finger stick
blood sugar
Patient received 20 units of Novalog sub-q at 0800. What time should the nurse assess
for hypoglycemic reaction? - Answers -1000
, Nurse caring for patient with elevated ICP recently dx with a brain tumor. Using
Tanner's model, which question should the nurse ask? - Answers -Have you
experienced any vision changes?
Patient receives 25 units of Lantus at 2100. What time would the LPN expect to see it
start working? - Answers -2200
Nurse finds a dementia patient on the floor and blood on the corner of the dresser.
Which would the nurse implement first? - Answers -Schedule the patient for a CT of the
head.
LPN caring for patient who had a stroke 5 days ago. Pt. is nonverbal and does not
appear to have understanding of instructions given. What will nurse suspect? - Answers
-Aphasia
When providing care for patient with dementia, what is the priority goal to help the
client? - Answers -Maintain maximum self-care and prevent injuries.
Nurse is caring for patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. What should be included
in the patient's POC? - Answers -Patient will wash feet daily with mild soap and water
Patient has type II diabetes. Nurse is administering Lantus and regular insulin. How will
the nurse administer it? - Answers -Administer separately in two different syringes.
Patient is suspected of having meningitis. What interventions should the nurse
implement? - Answers -Respiratory isolation until 24 hours of effected IV antibody
therapy.
Diabetic patient with MRSA. Which statement demonstrates understanding of insulin
administration? - Answers -I will administer my Novolog 2 units as prescribed.
Discharge instructions for a patient taking Lovenox. What side effect will he report to Dr.
immediately? - Answers -Dark, loose stools
The nurse is administering Decadron 60 mg PO to a patient admitted for cerebral
edema. What should the nurse monitor for this patient? - Answers -Daily weights
Nurse is caring for patient with Type II Diabetes prescribed prednisone (Deltasone for
bronchitis. What is the included teaching? - Answers -Increase insulin per sliding scale
due to effect of hyperglycemia.
Nurse teaching patient with newly dx diabetes on how to prevent lipodystrophy. Which
indicates understanding of proper prevention? - Answers -I will rotate my injection sites.
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