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Nur 160 Final Exam Questions And Answers Latest Update
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- NUR 160
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- University Of Alabama - Birmingham
Nur 160 Final Exam Questions And Answers Latest Update
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Nur 160 Final Exam Questions And Answers
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When a patient is on Norco, what interventions can prevent constipation?
ANS✔✔ 1) Increase mobility and ambulation
2) increase fruits and vegetables in the die
3) administer stool softeners as ordered
4) increase the amount of fluid intake.
When caring for a patient who had a total knee replacement 7 hours ago,
which patient
teaching will the nurse reinforce concerning pain management? ANS✔✔ 1)
Instruct the patient to notify the nurse when the pain is low to moderate
when requesting pain medication
2) Encourage the patient to take analgesic medications 30-45 minutes prior
to increased Activity
3) Explain the difference between various analgesic therapies and when
best to use them
4) Encourage the patient to alternate rest and activity periods.
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97. What nursing intervention should be included in the care plan of a
patient in order to
improve mobility and minimize complications of immobility? ANS✔✔
Encourage the patient to participate in ROM exercises
2) Position the patient to maintain proper body alignment,
3) Keep skin clean, dry and protected to prevent skin breakdown
4) Encourage the patient to turn every 2 hours.
When assessing a patient with a leg cast, the following data should be a
part of the
seven P's of orthopedic and peripheral vascular assessment: ANS✔✔ 1) Pain
2) Parestesia
3) Pallor
4) Paralysis
5) Pulseness.
The LPN is reinforcing teaching to a patient with left leg injury on the use of
crutches
While at home, the following should be included in the teaching: ANS✔✔
advance the strong leg up first when climbing the stairs and step down with
the crutches then weak leg first
when descending the stairs.
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The LPN is reinforcing teaching to a patient on how to use a walker for
ambulation, the
following are appropriate actions that the LPN will reinforce in the teaching
plan: ANS✔✔ Instruct on the use of well-fitting nonskid shoes,
Remove obstacles that obstruct pathways
Encourage alternation of activity and rest periods
When evaluating a patient's proper use of a cane for right sided weakness,
the LPN
should intervene if: ANS✔✔ The patient holds the cane on the unaffected
strong side and
The patient bears weight on both legs.
A patient who is four days postoperative following a total knee replacement
and is going
home on Coumadin therapy. The following statements by the patient
indicates a need for
further teaching ANS✔✔ I will use a disposable razor for shaving,"
"I will make sure I include more food high in vitamin K and spinach in my
diet,"
"I will take this medication in the morning with a full glass of water,"
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