NUR 257 (NUR257)

Exam 1: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: geriatric syndromes examples Answer: pressure ulcers sleep disorders delirium frailty Q: A pt who states "i was forced to retire 5 years early" indicates a need for Answer: referral to support Q: elderly at highest risk for elder abuse Answer: elder with Alzhemier's Q: The nurse assesses an older adult who has a broken arm and multiple bruises. What action sh...

Exam 4: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: marked gait disorders are not normally a consequence of aging alone but more likely indicative of? Answer: underlying medical condition Q: gait disorders: arthritis of the knee may result in? Answer: ligamentous weakness & instability causing legs to give way or collapse Q: gait disorders: what disease may cause neuro damage & result in gait problems? Answer:...

Which change in sleep patterns is most likely to occur in an older adult? - Has a decline in stage 4 sleep The nurse is developing the plan of care for an older client who is immobile and at risk for pressure ulcers. Which contributing factor should the nurse include in the nursing diagnosis, "risk for altered skin integrity?" - tissue ischemia Prolonged, intense pressure affects cellular metabolism by impeding capillary blood flow to tissue over weight-bearing bony prominences, resulting in...

Program for all-inclusive care for elderly, alternative to nursing home PACE Adult daycare services provides what kind of care? 1. social/some health, supervised care in safe setting 2. caregiver respite & counseling 3. provide edu, support groups Community care services: Continuing care retirement communities does what? 1. several levels of care in one location 2. allow transitions between levels w/o life-disrupting moves What is residential & assisted living care 1. can't live inde...

risk factor for depression chronic medical conditions when taking care of a patients, you determine which patient may be showing signs and symptoms of dementia? trouble remembering recent events loses train of thought when discharging a patient with visual alterations further teaching is needed when the patient states that he/she will use a pill organizer when working with an older adult who wants to improve nutritional intake, which diet would require further teaching cottage cheese la...

Caring for 75 yr old diabetic patient, what actions should be taken to delay onset of diabetes complications - Preventing hyperglycemia While developing teaching plan for foot care, what will you encourage? - No loose footwear, no powder, no softening toenails before clipping, well fitting footwear with even patterns on bottom Diabetes diet - Eat regular times including all meals and snacks, consistent times and diet When providing education to patient with managing diabetes when sick, what s...

Labs to monitor for red area over coccyx pre-albumin lymphocytes A nurse on a med surg unit attends a conference on measures to prevent pressure ulcers. which statement requires additional instruction place client in semi fowlers during the day Appropriate interventions for restless leg syndrome stretching Which statement by the nurse reflects a correct understanding on sleep disturbances in the older adult population the amount of sleep decreases steadily throughout life What factors m...

Exam 4: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: an older adult is admitted to rehab and develops an alteration in sleep pattern. what action should the nurse implement to promote sleep Answer: enourage the patient to go to bed the same time they did when they were home Q: a nurse would suspect sleep apnea if a patient (select all) Answer: sleeps with 3 pillows chokes Q: difficulty sleeping in both the facility an...

Exam 3: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level? Answer: The brain cannot store glucose therefore it needs a constant supply Q: Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator of blood sugar levels over a 3 month period Answer: 7% A1C in labs would show the average of blood sugar average over a 3 month time period and how it is managed Q: At diabetes conference and you're t...