Nur 257 exam 3 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Galen QUESTION Implications for Gerontological Nursing with respiratory Answer: Assessment focuses on oxygen saturation; sputum production; respiratory rate; and the subjective reports of dyspnea or shortness of breath, its effect on functional status, and quality of life Include a complete health history of the disease ...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade – Galen QUESTION Four major signs of parkinson disorder Answer: Tremors Muscle rigidity Bradykinesia (slow movement) and Akinesia (no movement) Asymmetric onset QUESTION Stages of PD Answer: Stage 1: Initial Stage • Unilateral limb involvement • Minimal weakness • Hand and arm t rembling Stage...

Nur 257 exam 3 final exam newest actual correct detailed answers( verified answers)| already graded a+ A patient is being admitted to the neurologic ICU following an acute head injury that has resulted in cerebral edema. When planning this patient's care, the nurse would expect to administer what priority medication? A) Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) B) Furosemide (Lasix) C) Mannitol (Osmitrol) D) Spirolactone (Aldactone) -answer-Ans: C Feedback: The osmotic diuretic mannitol ...

Nur 257 exam 3 final exam newest actual correct detailed answers( verified answers)| already graded a+ The nurse is caring for a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The patient has a nursing diagnosis of "ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion." What would be an expected outcome that the nurse would document for this diagnosis? A) Copes with sensory deprivation. B) Registers normal body temperature. C) Pays attention to grooming. D) Obeys commands with appropriate ...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: Signs of potential exacerbation of illness in an older adult with coronary heart disease? (10) Answer: lightheadedness or dizziness disturbances in gait and balance loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss inability to concentrate. changes in personality or mood changes in grooming mood unusual patterns in voiding ...

Exam 4: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: Skin Tears- commonly occur in who? Top causes are? •Classified by the Payne-Martin system (3) Answer: •those with thin, fragile skin •equipment injury, patient transfers, activities of daily living, and treatment and dressing removal •Category 1: a skin tear without tissue loss (0) •Category 2: a skin...

What is the problem w/ PDA? Correct Answer -Patent Ductus Arterioles (artery connecting aorta and pulmonary artery) -Increased pulmonary blood flow, blood doesn't get to rest of body well -Does not close at birth (usually does) -Wide pulse pressure What would be the expected goal/outcome if PDA is surgically repaired? Correct Answer -Clip off ductus preventing return blood flow to lungs -Increase blood flow to body -Indocin = medication that promotes closure What assessment findings ...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Symptoms of relocation syndrome and what do we want to help with that? Answer: ▪ Sleep disturbances, GI upset, anger, anxiety, depression. Carefully explain all procedures before they occur o Ask family to provide familiar objects at the patient's bedside o Ask about expectations during hospital stay o Ask about normal routines, activities, foo...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen QUESTION Pt with pneumonia and lung sounds in the left lung...best action by nurse Answer: Check O2 sat QUESTION Been to conference about heart disease, teaching peers about patho of myocardial infarctions....how would you explain? Answer: Ischemia that completely blocked blood flow to their heart QUESTION Pt with asthm...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Decreased gastric PH means? Answer: Dont break down nutriets as easily without proper acidic levels Q: Decreased absorbing cells in intestines means? Answer: need nutrient dense foods that are lower in calories. Q: Bone loss and lean muscle mass means? Answer: problems results from inactivity immobiliy increased fatigue, lower endurance. ...