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HONDROS NUR 163 FINAL EXAM. 93 QUESTIONSAND CORRECT ANSWERS, WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
2024.
Fatigue
Subjective Measurement
If someone is having trouble sleeping, what intervention could we use?
Encourage pt to go outside, because sunlight helps with melatonin levels
What is a intervention for a older adult who is having trouble sleeping because of a constant need to
go to the bathroom
Wear depends (adult diapers)
A newley admitted patient is having multiple problems. What symptom do you report first?
Breathing
What is a primary sexual right?
2 consenting adults
To be effective communicators, nurses must...
Develop awareness of their own values and beliefs and the way they influence their perception of
patients' experiences
Cultural Competence
A set of behaviors that includes understanding the impact of cultural values and beliefs on human
experiences, while maintaining awareness of own cultural values and their effect on the perception of
self and others.
Circadian
From Latin word "about a day"
What is the average amount of sleep needed for people ages 20 to 60 years?
7.5 hours
What body system controls sleep?
Central Nervous System
What causes older adults to feel sleepy earlier in the evening and to wake earlier in the morning?
Know as "phase advance"
, Decreases in melatonin (which regulates the sleep-wake cycle) and growth hormone (which promotes
sleep) lead to a shift in circadian rhythm
Does sleep efficiency increase with age?
No, sleep efficiency decreases, older adults may complain that they do not feel refreshed after sleep.
Does the risk for sleep disorders increase with age?
Yes
Nocturnal Movement Disorders
Restless leg syndrome, which is an irresistible urge to move the lower extremities, or nocturnal
myoclonus, which causes sudden repetitive jerking or kicking movements of the lower extremities.
What is the most effective nonpharmacological therepy for insomnia?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What do you teach a UAP who is feeding a patient with trouble swalowing?
Feed them slow, with frequent rest breaks.
Lak of tendon reflexes/ deep muscle reflexes is a sign of what? (flaccid)
Hypercalcemia
What are the normal calcium levels?
8.5 to 10
Water Soluble Vitamins
Vitamins B & C (Birth Control)
Fat Soluble Vitamins
All- A
Dogs-D
Eat-E
Kibble- K
If you overdose on Vitamins A,D,E & K what will happen?
Liver Damage
What is the primary prevention for the flu?
Flu Shot
If someone is complaining of fatigue, what are some interventions we can tell our patient?
To rest and exercise.
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