NUR 257 (NUR257)

Exam 3: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct - Galen Q: Decreased gastric PH means? Answer: Dont break down nutriets as easily without proper acidic levels Q: Decreased absorbing cells in intestines means? Answer: need nutrient dense foods that are lower in calories. Q: Bone loss and lean muscle mass means? Answer: problems results from inactivity immobiliy increased fatigue, lower endurance. Q: Constipation for older adult...

Exam 2: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging & Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct - Galen Q: Examples of pharmacodynamics in older adult Answer: response to beta adrenergic receptor stimulators & blockers, baroreceptor sensitivity sensitivity to meds Q: what are some meds that are sensitive in the older adult Answer: anticho, benzos, narcotics, warfarin, cardiac drugs: diltiazem/verapamil Q: describe chronopharmacology Answer: ionship between pharmacokinetics/dy...

Exam 2: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging & Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: working in a LTC facility you observe the UAP perform denture care. Follow up is required when you observe the UAP Answer: brushing dentures over a sink filled with warm water Q: a patient reports that they haven't pooped in 2 days. the priority intervention is to Answer: assess the clients bowel pattern Q: when caring for a patient diagnosed with urge inconti...

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...

Exam 1: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct - Galen Q: quality measures of LTC facilities: what is considered a short stay quality measure? Answer: , ulcer, vaccines, new antipsychotic med, ssful d/c to community, outpatient ED visits -hospitalized after NH admin vements with functionality Q: quality measures of LTC facilities: what is considered a long stay quality measure? Answer: , pain, ulcer, vaccines, UTI, loss of b/...

NUR 257 MIDTERM 2023/2024 Hospice care includes which services that are reasonable & necessary for the mngmt of a terminal illness? SATA A- Physician Services B- Nsg Care C- Long-term client pain cntrl D- Hospice aide services E- Social wrkr services - ANSWER ANSWER - A, B, D, E If someone's chart notes they are "CMO" what intervention would you expect this client to receive? A-Chemo to help kill cancer cells B-Radiotherapy to red...

Midterm Prep: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen You have been providing care for an 82-year-old man whose signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease have become more severe over the past several months. The man tells you that he can no longer do as many things for himself as he used to be able to do. What factor should you recognize as impacting your patient's life most significantly? a. neurologic defici...

Exam 4: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen What are some examples of primary prevention? - ANSWER Immunizations Safety Classes Health Education What is primary prevention? - ANSWER Maximizing health and wellness through strategies that are set in place before illness or injury is present What are some examples of secondary prevention? - ANSWER ...

FINAL EXAM: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen A patient is not have daily bowel movements and has begun taking a laxative for this problem. What should the nurse educate the patient about regarding laxative use? A. When taking the laxatives, plenty of fluid should be taken as well. B. The laxatives should be taken no more than 3 times a week or laxative addiction will result. C. Laxatives should...