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Exam 2: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros QUESTION what are the defining characteristics of stress overload? Answer: Anger, impatience, inability to make decisions QUESTION T/F If a person experiences a positive event, such as winning the lottery, the person experiences stress because he/she is encountering a significant life ch...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros Q: what can cause a vitamin A deficiency in the elderly? Answer: colitis Q: What activities can help reduce stress in a p/t at risk for heart disease? Answer: 1. healthy cooking classes 2. participate in activities 3. relaxation techniques Q: What are some examples of emotional stre...

What type of pain meds are ibuprofen and tylenol? - Analgesics -anti-inflammatories - muscle relaxers What are the 3 types of prevention? - Primary: prevents illness before it begins Secondary: catches illness and treats it before it worsens; screenings Tertiary: Rehabilitation; After disease or injury is established Elderly patients should have a well-balanced diet with an intake around ________ calories. A) 1500 B) 2000 C) 1200 D) 1300 - C) 1200 How much exercise should an elde...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Practice| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros Q: People living with high stress may have feelings of. Answer: Poor self-worth or low self-esteem Q: Why are signs of alcohol and drug abuse sometimes missed in the elder- ly? Answer: They mimic age-related changes such as bone density changes, urinary incon- tinence, altered sleep patterns, unstea...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A – Hondros QUESTION What does a physical therapist assess for? Answer: Gait, pain and ROM Hondros QUESTION If you have a patient who is bed bound what should you do? Answer: ROM, isometric exercises QUESTION What is a good exercise for a patient who have osteoporosis? An...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A – Hondros Fatigue - ANSWER Subjective Measurement If someone is having trouble sleeping, what intervention could we use? - ANSWER Encourage pt to go outside, because sunlight helps with melatonin levels What is a int...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A – Hondros What type of pain meds are ibuprofen and tylenol? - ANSWER Analgesics -anti-inflammatories - muscle relaxers What are the 3 types of prevention? - ANSWER Primary: prevents illness before it begins Secondary: catches illness and treats it before i...

Exam 1: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A – Hondros Q: How often is the influenza (flu) vaccine given? Answer: annually Q: What kind of toothbrush should older adults brush with? Answer: Soft-bristle brush Q: Adults with a positive outlook on life tend to: Answer: Follow good health practices and remain healthier longer Q: What i...

Exam 2: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A – Hondros The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report to the RN? - ANSWER - Patient with positive Chvostek's signs Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake? - - ANSWER Di...

Exam 2: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros Q: Relaxation Techniques for Stress Management Answer: exercise, art therapy, music, prayer, meditation, reiki, breathing exercises, massage Q: What is a challenging stressor? Answer: Manageable, but requires mobilization of sources Q: What is a neutral stressor? Answer: taxes ex...