NUR 176 Final Review Hondros 131 Questions and AnswersA Solution guide
2 views 0 purchase
Course
NUR 176
Institution
NUR 176
NUR 176 Final Review Hondros | 131 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)
The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. Which interventions would you expect to see? (SATA)
Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which indicates need for further assess...
NUR 176 Final Review Hondros | 131 Questions
and Answers(A+ Solution guide)
1). The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. which
interventions would you expect to see? (sata)
Ans: Keep a large clock and calendar in view, reduce distractions during meal times,
reduce exposure to over-stimulating situations, and monitor weight regularly for
changes.
2). Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. which indicates need for further
assessment?
Ans: "My dad and his dad had pancreatic cancer"
3). Which of the following indicates that teaching on meningitis is understood? (sata)
Ans: It is important that we vaccinate our son at the proper times, meningitis is
contagious if exposed to the bodily fluids from another infected child, and if our child
contracts bacterial meningitis, he will need antibiotic treatment immediately.
4). The nurse is caring for a patient with alzheimer's who is stumbling in the hall frequently.
the nurse will do which of the following to protect the client? (sata)
Ans: Offer social or physical activity to promote safety, encourage staff or family
supervision for safety, and maintain a cal environment for the patient.
5). The lpn is preparing to dc a patient with type 1 diabetes. what teaching should the lpn
provide? (sata)
Ans: Effects of illness and stress on the glucose level, S&S of hypoglycemia, and
effects of exercise on the glucose level
PaperStoc.com Page 1 of 16
, 6). The nurse is caring for a patient with type ii diabetes. what statement requires further
teaching by the nurse? (sata)
Ans: "I am having difficulty with my wife in bed", "My wife and I love to walk barefoot in
the sand", and "My heart Dr. put me on a new pill".
7). Your patient is experiencing a new onset myoclonic (muscle-jerking) seizures. the nurse
knows which one of the following statements are true about the seizure characteristics?
Ans: Sudden excessive jerking of the body or extremities.
8). Nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who is concerned about developing long-term
complications. which interventions would the nurse assist the patient with for this? (sata)
Ans: Daily foot exams, annual renal function tests, and maintain LDL under 150mg/dL
9). The nurse is caring for a patient with type ii diabetes. which statement would indicate a
need for further assessment by the nurse? (sata)
Ans: I mix my glargine insulin with my Humalog, I am on prednisone for poison ivy,
and I have dry skin on my heel that keeps cracking.
10). Patient in er with symptoms of a stroke. the nurse knows prompt medication attention is
needed within 3 hours to reduce permanent disability or death. which interventions would
nurse anticipate for patient? (sata)
Ans: Administering tissue plasminogen activator (TPA), CT scan or MRI to rule out
hemorrhagic stroke, Neuro assessment using NIH stroke scale, and Review any history
of bleeding disorders.
11). The nurse is caring for a patient with type i diabetes post-op 1 day after a right hip
replacement.. what should be monitored for this patient? (sata)
Ans: Microalbuminuria, BUN/Creatinine, Blood pressure, and CBC
12). Nurse is caring for patient recently dx with seizures and prescribed phenytoin (dilantin).
what education should we include? (sata)
Ans: Patient should avoid alcohol when taking seizure meds, patient should be
encouraged to do good oral hygiene, explain the need to continue medication even when
seizures stop, explain that the patient may have driving restrictions.
PaperStoc.com Page 2 of 16
, 13). When assessing for meningitis or encephalitis, the nurse is aware which of the following
statements is true?
Ans: Determining organism specific cause of the condition
14). The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a newly dx diabetic patient. what should be
included in education? (sata)
Ans: Plan meals the same time every day, reduce saturated fat and increase exercise,
select food from myplate food planning tool.
15). Client is showing signs of dementia. the nurse will practice which guidelines for reality
orientation? (sata)
Ans: Set routine and be consistent, be truthful in your responses, and engage them in
simple tasks that have a purpose.
16). Patient with new dx of seizures, nurse will instruct patient to keep a log of which of the
following? (sata)
Ans: Time and duration of seizures, degree of drowsiness after seizures, and any side
effects of nausea and emesis.
17). Nurse caring for patient with suspected early dementia. what s&s will the nurse assess the
patient for? (sata)
Ans: Gradual onset of memory loss, difficulty focusing attention, and difficulty finding
the right words.
18). Nurse caring for patient with type ii diabetes, reports feeling jittery, racing heart, and
sweating even when it's cold. what should nurse do?
Ans: Check finger stick blood sugar
19). Patient received 20 units of novalog sub-q at 0800. what time should the nurse assess for
hypoglycemic reaction?
Ans: 1000
20). Nurse caring for patient with elevated icp recently dx with a brain tumor. using tanner's
model, which question should the nurse ask?
PaperStoc.com Page 3 of 16
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Academik001. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
