Nur 257 exam 2 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review |Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Galen QUESTION Polypharmacy is MOST accurately defined as Answer: the prescribing of multiple drugs to treat the same condition... could be multiple conditions being treated as well. • Five or more medications • Multiple medication for the same problem • Increased risk for drug interactions • Increased risk for adverse...

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - QUESTION eyes and vision changes Near vision decreases, and the lenses thicken Galen Eyelids lost elasticity and droop Color perception decreases Lower eyelids turn out, and dry eye syndrome is common Resorption of the intraocular fluid becomes less efficient (DRY) Decline in peripheral vision QUESTION Ag...

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...

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen QUESTION Things to consider before a permanent feeding tube is placed in a client with under nutrition Answer: Advanced directive Risks vs benefits QUESTION SAFE DRIVE includes (select all) Answer: Safety record Family report Attention skills QUESTION The family of a patient with early dementia is concerned that the patient s...

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Examples of pharmacodynamics in older adult Answer: response to beta adrenergic receptor stimulators & blockers, baroreceptor sensitivity sensitivity to meds Q: what are some meds that are sensitive in the older adult Answer: anticho, benzos, narcotics, warfarin, cardiac drugs: diltiazem/verapamil Q: describe chronopharmacology Answer: i...

What is a pancreatic enzyme used for? Correct Answer - prevent pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients - should be taken with each meal and snack given Ear drop administration Correct Answer - 0 to 3 years olds: pull pinna down and back - 3 and up: pull pinna up and back Asthma medication Correct Answer - takes 10-15 minutes to complete - nervous, heart rate increased, jittery status asthmaticus Correct Answer - life-threatening episode of airway obstruction that's unre...

Exam 1: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen QUESTION When caring for an older patient with poor nutritional intake, what inter- ventions should be taken? Answer: ensure dentures are clean and fit properly QUESTION interventions for a grieving patient Answer: give them permission to express emotions ensure that stability will return provide functional assistance engage in activ...

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION examples of potentially inappropriate meds for older adults (PIMs) Answer: - ing scale insulin, digoxin, benzos, 2.PPI (>8wks), tricyclic antidepressants ho property meds pasmodics, sulfonylureas QUESTION examples & side effects: antidepressants? Answer: 1.SSRIs- zoloft, prozac, lexapro, celexa highly effective of choice w/ manage...

Why do younger children have an increased risk for respiratory infections? Correct Answer smaller airway diameter, shorter respiratory tract, short and open eustachian tube Nursing diagnoses for respiratory infections Correct Answer ineffective breathing pattern, ineffective airway clearance, risk for infection, activity tolerance Pt goals for respiratory infection Correct Answer have adequate oxygen, demonstrate effective clearance of secretions, have effective respirations S/s of resp...

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...