Nur257 exam 4 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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...

FINAL EXAM: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen A patient is not have daily bowel movements and has begun taking a laxative for this problem. What should the nurse educate the patient about regarding laxative use? A. When taking the laxatives, plenty of fluid should be taken as well. B. The laxatives should be taken no more than 3 times a week or laxative addiction will result. C. Laxatives should...

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 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 3: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level? Answer: The brain cannot store glucose therefore it needs a constant supply Q: Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator of blood sugar levels over a 3 month period Answer: 7% A1C in labs would show the average of blood sugar average over a 3 month time period and how it is managed Q: At diabetes conference and you're t...

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...

NUR257 Exam 2 questions and answers correct A client with a confirmed DVT is being discharged from the ED. Which client statement indicates that the client has received proper nursing instruction and understands how to manage this condition? "I should try not to drink too much during the daytime." "I should lie on my side with my knees bent when sleeping." "I need to ice my leg every 2 hours for about 20 minutes." "I need to do my leg exercises five times or more every hour." -ex...

Exam 4: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen What are some examples of primary prevention? - ANSWER Immunizations Safety Classes Health Education What is primary prevention? - ANSWER Maximizing health and wellness through strategies that are set in place before illness or injury is present What are some examples of secondary prevention? - ANSWER ...