Nur 257 exam 2 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review |Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Galen QUESTION Polypharmacy is MOST accurately defined as Answer: the prescribing of multiple drugs to treat the same condition... could be multiple conditions being treated as well. • Five or more medications • Multiple medication for the same problem • Increased risk for drug interactions • Increased risk for adverse...

What is a pancreatic enzyme used for? Correct Answer - prevent pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients - should be taken with each meal and snack given Ear drop administration Correct Answer - 0 to 3 years olds: pull pinna down and back - 3 and up: pull pinna up and back Asthma medication Correct Answer - takes 10-15 minutes to complete - nervous, heart rate increased, jittery status asthmaticus Correct Answer - life-threatening episode of airway obstruction that's unre...

Exam 1: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen QUESTION When caring for an older patient with poor nutritional intake, what inter- ventions should be taken? Answer: ensure dentures are clean and fit properly QUESTION interventions for a grieving patient Answer: give them permission to express emotions ensure that stability will return provide functional assistance engage in activ...

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review |Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: Musculoskeletal Osteoarthritis is very common, and pain is often undertreat- ed. Ask about pain and function in joints. Conduct very gentle passive range of motion if active range of motion not possible. Do not push past comfort level. Observe for gait disorders. Observe the person get in and out of chair in order to assess ind...

Why do younger children have an increased risk for respiratory infections? Correct Answer smaller airway diameter, shorter respiratory tract, short and open eustachian tube Nursing diagnoses for respiratory infections Correct Answer ineffective breathing pattern, ineffective airway clearance, risk for infection, activity tolerance Pt goals for respiratory infection Correct Answer have adequate oxygen, demonstrate effective clearance of secretions, have effective respirations S/s of resp...

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION examples of potentially inappropriate meds for older adults (PIMs) Answer: - ing scale insulin, digoxin, benzos, 2.PPI (>8wks), tricyclic antidepressants ho property meds pasmodics, sulfonylureas QUESTION examples & side effects: antidepressants? Answer: 1.SSRIs- zoloft, prozac, lexapro, celexa highly effective of choice w/ manage...

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Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade – Galen QUESTION Four major signs of parkinson disorder Answer: Tremors Muscle rigidity Bradykinesia (slow movement) and Akinesia (no movement) Asymmetric onset QUESTION Stages of PD Answer: Stage 1: Initial Stage • Unilateral limb involvement • Minimal weakness • Hand and arm t rembling Stage...

Exam 1: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review |Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: Older adults should increase dietary intake of complex carbs and fiber containing food to Answer: 5 or more Q: vaginal and cervical cancer screening Answer: stops at age 60-65 Q: HIV screening Answer: AS NEEDED Q: How often should a a physical exam be done? Answer: yearly - more frequently...

Exam 4: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: condition where people stop breathing while sleeping Answer: sleep apnea Q: symptoms of sleep apnea Answer: loud periodic snoring gasping and choking upon wakening unusual nighttime activities morning headaches poor memory irritability personality changes Q: treatment for sleep apnea Answer: ...