NUR 206 FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following would most immediately threaten an individual's safety?
Lack of water
70% humidity
A sprained ankle
Unrefrigerated fresh vegetables - ANSWER-a. Lack of Water
The developmental stage that carries the highest risk of an injury from a fall is:
Adulthood
School age
Older Adulthood
Preschool - ANSWER-Older Adulthood
Mrs. Field falls asleep while smoking in bed and drops the burning cigarette on her
blanket. When she awakens, her bed is on fire, and she quickly calls the nurse. On
observing the fire, the nurse should immediately:
Report the fire
Assist Mrs. Field to a safe place
Attempt to extinguish the fire
Close all windows and doors to contain the fire - ANSWER-Assist Mrs. Field to a safe
place
A man who is caring for his aging parents is concerned about factors that put them at
risk for falls. Which are most likely to contribute to an increase risk for falls in the
elderly? (Select all that apply.)
Inadequate lighting
Staircases with handrails
Throw rugs
Multiple medications
Cords covered by carpets - ANSWER-Inadequate Lighting
Throw Rugs
Multiple Medications
Cords Covered by Carpets
At 3 pm, the Emergency department nurse hears that an explosion has occurred at the
local milk plant. Which action does the nurse take first?
, Contact the American Red Cross
Determine how to resume normal operations
Evacuate patients per the disaster plan
Prepare for an influx of patients - ANSWER-Prepare for an Influx of Patients
Mr. Green, a 62-year-old farmer, has been hospitalized for 2 weeks for
thrombophlebitis. He has no visitors, and the nurse notices that he appears bored,
restless, and anxious. The type of alteration occurring because of sensory deprivation
is:
Cognitive
Affective
Receptual
Perceptual - ANSWER-Affective
Which of the following would not provide meaningful stimuli for a patient?
Interesting magazines and books
A clock or a calendar with large numbers
Family pictures and personal possessions
A television kept on all day at low volume - ANSWER-A television kept on all day at low
volume
Patients with existing sensory loss must be protected from injury. What determines the
safety precautions taken?
The existing dangers in the environment
The financial means to make needed safety changes
The nature of the patient's actual or potential sensory loss
The availability of a support system to enable the patient to exist in his or her present
environment - ANSWER-The nature of the patient's actual or potential sensory loss
A patient who is unable to name common objects or express simple ideas in writing or
words has:
Global aphasia
Receptive aphasia
Mental retardation
Expressive aphasia - ANSWER-Expressive Aphasia
Mrs. DeLone states he is worried about his parents' plans to retire. All of the following
would be appropriate responses regarding retirement of older adults except:
Retirement may affect an individual's physical and psychological functioning
Positive adjustment is often related to how much a person planned for the retirement
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following would most immediately threaten an individual's safety?
Lack of water
70% humidity
A sprained ankle
Unrefrigerated fresh vegetables - ANSWER-a. Lack of Water
The developmental stage that carries the highest risk of an injury from a fall is:
Adulthood
School age
Older Adulthood
Preschool - ANSWER-Older Adulthood
Mrs. Field falls asleep while smoking in bed and drops the burning cigarette on her
blanket. When she awakens, her bed is on fire, and she quickly calls the nurse. On
observing the fire, the nurse should immediately:
Report the fire
Assist Mrs. Field to a safe place
Attempt to extinguish the fire
Close all windows and doors to contain the fire - ANSWER-Assist Mrs. Field to a safe
place
A man who is caring for his aging parents is concerned about factors that put them at
risk for falls. Which are most likely to contribute to an increase risk for falls in the
elderly? (Select all that apply.)
Inadequate lighting
Staircases with handrails
Throw rugs
Multiple medications
Cords covered by carpets - ANSWER-Inadequate Lighting
Throw Rugs
Multiple Medications
Cords Covered by Carpets
At 3 pm, the Emergency department nurse hears that an explosion has occurred at the
local milk plant. Which action does the nurse take first?
, Contact the American Red Cross
Determine how to resume normal operations
Evacuate patients per the disaster plan
Prepare for an influx of patients - ANSWER-Prepare for an Influx of Patients
Mr. Green, a 62-year-old farmer, has been hospitalized for 2 weeks for
thrombophlebitis. He has no visitors, and the nurse notices that he appears bored,
restless, and anxious. The type of alteration occurring because of sensory deprivation
is:
Cognitive
Affective
Receptual
Perceptual - ANSWER-Affective
Which of the following would not provide meaningful stimuli for a patient?
Interesting magazines and books
A clock or a calendar with large numbers
Family pictures and personal possessions
A television kept on all day at low volume - ANSWER-A television kept on all day at low
volume
Patients with existing sensory loss must be protected from injury. What determines the
safety precautions taken?
The existing dangers in the environment
The financial means to make needed safety changes
The nature of the patient's actual or potential sensory loss
The availability of a support system to enable the patient to exist in his or her present
environment - ANSWER-The nature of the patient's actual or potential sensory loss
A patient who is unable to name common objects or express simple ideas in writing or
words has:
Global aphasia
Receptive aphasia
Mental retardation
Expressive aphasia - ANSWER-Expressive Aphasia
Mrs. DeLone states he is worried about his parents' plans to retire. All of the following
would be appropriate responses regarding retirement of older adults except:
Retirement may affect an individual's physical and psychological functioning
Positive adjustment is often related to how much a person planned for the retirement
