NUR 176 Final Review Hondros COMPLETE QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS(GRADED A)
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NUR 176
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The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. Which interventions would you expect to see? (SATA) - ANSWER Keep a large clock and calendar in view, reduce distractions during meal times, reduce exposure to over-stimulating situations, and monitor weight regularly for...
NUR 176 Final Review Hondros COMPLETE
QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS(GRADED A)
The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. Which interventions would
you expect to see? (SATA) - ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER "My dad and his dad had pancreatic cancer"
Which of the following indicates that teaching on meningitis is understood? (SATA) - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER Offer social or physical activity to
promote safety, encourage staff or family supervision for safety, and maintain a cal environment for the
patient.
The LPN is preparing to DC a patient with Type 1 Diabetes. What teaching should the LPN provide?
(SATA) - ANSWER Effects of illness and stress on the glucose level, S&S of hypoglycemia, and effects of
exercise on the glucose level
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II diabetes. What statement requires further teaching by the
nurse? (SATA) - ANSWER "I am having difficulty with my wife in bed", "My wife and I love to walk
barefoot in the sand", and "My heart Dr. put me on a new pill".
Your patient is experiencing a new onset myoclonic (muscle-jerking) seizures. The nurse knows which
one of the following statements are true about the seizure characteristics? - ANSWER Sudden excessive
jerking of the body or extremities.
, Nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who is concerned about developing long-term complications.
Which interventions would the nurse assist the patient with for this? (SATA) - ANSWER Daily foot exams,
annual renal function tests, and maintain LDL under 150mg/dL
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II Diabetes. Which statement would indicate a need for further
assessment by the nurse? (SATA) - ANSWER I mix my glargine insulin with my Humalog, I am on
prednisone for poison ivy, and I have dry skin on my heel that keeps cracking.
Patient in ER with symptoms of a stroke. The nurse knows prompt medication attention is needed within
3 hours to reduce permanent disability or death. Which interventions would nurse anticipate for
patient? (SATA) - ANSWER Administering tissue plasminogen activator (TPA), CT scan or MRI to rule out
hemorrhagic stroke, Neuro assessment using NIH stroke scale, and Review any history of bleeding
disorders.
The nurse is caring for a patient with type I Diabetes post-op 1 day after a right hip replacement.. What
should be monitored for this patient? (SATA) - ANSWER Microalbuminuria, BUN/Creatinine, Blood
pressure, and CBC
Nurse is caring for patient recently dx with seizures and prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). What education
should we include? (SATA) - ANSWER Patient should avoid alcohol when taking seizure meds, patient
should be encouraged to do good oral hygiene, explain the need to continue medication even when
seizures stop, explain that the patient may have driving restrictions.
When assessing for meningitis or encephalitis, the nurse is aware which of the following statements is
true? - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER Set routine and be consistent, be truthful in your responses, and engage them in
simple tasks that have a purpose.
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