NUR 2214 Exam 1 Questions and
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what would indicate to the nurse that the child taking methylphenidate
requires more teaching?
A. The child is seen drinking a cola product.
B. The child checks his weight twice a week.
C. The child takes the drug 45 minutes before a meal.
D. The child takes the drug before breakfast and lunch. - -A
-A child has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Which drug does the nurse anticipate the health care provider will prescribe?
A. Zolmitriptan
B. Doxapram
C. Benzphetamine
D. Methylphenidate - -D
-Methylphenidate should not be taken by patients with a history of which
condition?
A. Renal failure
B. Glaucoma
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Heart disease - -D
-When providing teaching to a group of parents
regarding attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD), which information will the nurse include?
A. Children with ADHD have low intelligence.
B. Children with ADHD have an infection in their spinal fluid.
C. EEG results are typically normal in children with ADHD.
D. Learning disabilities are often present in the child who has
ADHD. - -D
-A frequent health problem of migrant children and adolescents in the
United States is:
a. suicide.
b. diabetes.
c. tuberculosis.
d. cardiovascular disease - -C
-what types of tasks do we NOT delegate - -teach, evaluate, plan, assess
-what are the five rights of delegation - -A. Right task
B. Right circumstance
, C. Right person
D. Right direction or communication
E. Right supervision
-what are the three priority health problems of older adults - -mobility,
nutrition, cognition
-what factors can lead to inadequate nutrition in older adults - -tooth loss,
reduced income, diminished taste/smell, constipation, etc
-what is the beers list - -A list of potentially inappropriate medications for
older adults- medications that are not as safe or not as effective, or
medications for which there are safer alternatives.
-what metabolism changes are included in beers list medications - -
decreased metabolism, decreased elimination, decreased absorption,
increased plasma, increased distribution
-which score on the geriatric depression score is worse - -a higher score
indicates depression
-what is dementia - -a syndrome involving slow, progressive decline in
cognition
-What is multiinfarct dementia? - -stems from small strokes over time which
leads to lack of perfusion
-what is delerium - -ACUTE confusion.
abrupt onset
impaired attention & focus
fluctuating metal & congition
can be reversible
-elder neglect vs abuse - -neglect -caregiver fails to provide basic needs for
an older adult
abuse- physical, financial, emotional
-restraints must be - -PRESCRIBED
-when should you check on a pt with restraints - -at least every 30-60 min
-when do you release restraints - -every 1-2 hrs
-what is acute pain - -sudden onset, usually subsides once treated
-what is chronic pain - -Pain continues for 6 months or longer
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