2024 NUR 102 NCLEX FINAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
You observe the patient for early signs of hypoxia. You know that the first
sign of hypoxia includes: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Increase restlessness or
irritability.
Increased respiratory rate.
When counseling older adults on prevention of crime, you would encourage
the person - CORRECT ANSWERS-to confirm a service person's ID before
allowing him or her entrance to the home
Three conditions that are interrelated and have similar risk factors
associated with loss are - CORRECT ANSWERS-alcohol abuse, suicide, and
depression
A primary nursing intervention for a depressed patient after he or she has
initiated antidepressant therapy is - CORRECT ANSWERS-protection from
self-injury
Elder abuse is often related to - CORRECT ANSWERS-caregiver stress and
unresolved family conflicts
A type of therapy for a lonely, depressed older adult is often used in long-
term care facilities is - CORRECT ANSWERS-PET therapy
In providing nursing care for this patient, who is having difficulty breathing, it
is important to reduce her anxiety because it: - CORRECT ANSWERS-causes
needless fear and worry.
The patient is in pain but doesn't want to take pain medication you know that
it is important to keep her comfortable because: - CORRECT ANSWERS-When
breathing causes pain, she won't take deep breaths to open alveoli.
There is continuous bubbling in the suction chamber of the disposable water-
seal chest drainage unit. With 120 ML of drainage in the last hour. What
should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Call the physician
, When performing nasophayngeal suctioning. you should: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-raise the head of the bed to 30 to 45 degrees.
set suction at 100mm Hg.
Mositen the catheter before attempting suctioning.
When administering oxygen by nasal cannula, it is important to: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Decrease the flow rate, per the physicians order, when oxygen
levels are in normal rage.
verify the physicians orders and recognize oxygen as a drug treatment.
educate the patient about the need for oxygen and when to use it.
The most effective way to clear a patients respiratory tract of secretions
after a thoractomy and lung resection is to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Teach her
to cough effectively
Older people are more prone to respiratory problems because aging causes
which change? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Decreased elasticity of respiratory
tissues.
Decrease efficiency of the immune system.
In normal individuals, the drive to breathe and the control of the respiratory
rate are dependant on: - CORRECT ANSWERS-The Paco2 level in the blood.
On nursing measure that can prevent respiratory insufficiency is to: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-assist the patient to turn, cough, and deep breathe.
Regarding HIV, sexuality, and the older adult: - CORRECT ANSWERS-health
care providers are less likely to ask the older patient about their sex
practices.
Your neighbor asks your advice on nutrition for her aging parents. You
consider your response based on the fact that: - CORRECT ANSWERS-In
general, older adults require fewer calories.
One of the most common reasons that elder adults are placed in long-term
care facilities is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-incontinence
Which of the following is true regarding sensory deficits in the older adult? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Cleaning excess cerumen can improve hearing.
Dietary recommendations for the elderly include: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
between 46 and 56 g/day of protein
The elder with a sensory impairment as a result of the aging process may: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-be subjected to safety problems
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