NUR 353 DEV EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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NUR 353
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NUR 353
What is the major component of life transitions in the older adult?
a. loss b. change c. increased happiness d. independence a. loss
The suicide rate of which group is the highest in the United States?
a. Black males over the age of 85 b. White females over the age of 85 c. White males over the ...
NUR 353 DEV EXAM 2 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the major component of life transitions in the older adult?
a. loss
b. change
c. increased happiness
d. independence ✅a. loss
The suicide rate of which group is the highest in the United States?
a. Black males over the age of 85
b. White females over the age of 85
c. White males over the age of 85
d. Black females over the age of 85 ✅c. White males over the age of 85
An older adult who is subject to threats, insults, harassment and isolation is receiving
what kind of mistreatment?
a. self-neglect
b. physical abuse
c. financial exploitation
d. psychosocial/emotional abuse ✅d. psychosocial/emotional abuse
An example of therapeutic touch for the older age group includes all of the following
except:
a. Touching their arm
b. Patting someone on the head
c. Reaching to hold someone's hand
d. Standing close to another ✅b. Patting someone on the head
Forgetfulness is an expected consequence of aging.
True
False ✅False
What primary prevention measures are appropriate to implement to maintain optimum
mobility? (select all that apply)
a. PSA testing
b. Optimal nutrition
c. Regular physical activity
,d. Mobile mammography
e. Fall prevention measures ✅b. Optimal nutrition
c. Regular physical activity
e. Fall prevention measures
The nurse will instruct the patient with a fractured left radius that the cast will need to
remain in place:
a. For several months
b. For at least 3 weeks
c. Until x-rays show incomplete bony union.
d. Until swelling of the wrist has resolved ✅b. For at least 3 weeks
A patient with a fracture of the left femoral neck has Buck's traction in place while
waiting for surgery. To assess for pressure areas on the patient's back and sacral area
and to provide skin care, the nurse should:
a. Place a pillow between the patient's legs and turn gently to each side
b. Loosen the traction and help the patient turn onto the unaffected side
c. Turn the patient partially to each side with the assistance of another nurse
d. Have the patient lift the buttocks slightly by using a trapeze over the bed ✅d. Have
the patient lift the buttocks slightly by using a trapeze over the bed
A patient with a right lower leg fracture will be discharged home with an external fixation
device in place. Which information will the nurse teach?
a. "Check and clean the pin insertion sites daily."
b. "Remove the external fixator for your shower."
c. "Take prophylactic antibiotics until the fixator is removed."
d. "Remain on bed rest until bone healing is complete." ✅a. "Check and clean the pin
insertion sites daily."
After a motorcycle accident, a patient arrives in the emergency department with severe
swelling of the left lower leg. Which action will the nurse take first?
a. Assess leg pulses and sensation
b. Apply a compression bandage
c. Elevate the leg on 2 pillows
d. Place ice packs on the lower leg ✅a. Assess leg pulses and sensation
Which of the following is an advantage to using a plaster cast instead of a fiberglass
(synthetic) cast?
, A. Molds closely to body parts
B. Dries quickly
C. Water resistent
D. Lightweight ✅A. Molds closely to body parts
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the difference between children
and adults in relation to fractures?
A. The most common fractures in children is of the femur
B. Children heal faster than in adults
C. The younger the child the greater the risk is for fractures
D. Children require a longer period of time of immobilization ✅B. Children heal faster
than in adults
Which of the following would be included in a teaching plan for a Pavlik harness?
A. Gently message skin under straps daily to stimulate circulation
B. Place diaper outside of the straps to maintain proper alignment
C. Limit holding of the infant to avoid improper hip alignment
D. Check skin every 8 hours under the straps for red areas ✅D. Check skin every 8
hours under the straps for red areas
Which of the following is a manifestation of osteomyleitis?
A. Tachycardia
B. Fatigue
C. Intermittent pain
D. Decrease temperature ✅A. Tachycardia
The nurse is caring for a patient in hospice. The nurse notes that the patient is getting
adequate care, but the spouse is not sleeping well. The nurse also assesses the need
for better family nutrition and meals assistance. The nurse discusses these needs with
the patient and family and develops a plan of care with them using community
resources. Which approach is the nurse using?
A. Family as patient
B. Family as context
C. Family as caregiver
D. Family as system ✅D. Family as system
A nurse is working with a patient. When the nurse asks about family members, the
patient states that it includes my spouse, children, and aunt and uncle. How will the
nurse describe this type of family?
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