Nur 163 exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers
The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report to the RN? CORRECT ANSWER - Patient with positive Chvostek's signs
Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake?
- CORRECT ANSWER Diarrhea
The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the best way to improve caregiver strain. Which of the following would be the best response to the caregiver? CORRECT ANSWER I've noticed all your time and effort with the patient. You are very important to the healthcare
team"
Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for hypernatremia? CORRECT ANSWER The patient who consumes excessive amount of table salt
The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old patient
who is hard of hearing. When communicating with the patient. What is the best approach? CORRECT ANSWER Speak in a low pitch tone and face level with the patient patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is diagnosed with hyperkalemia. The nurse will monitor the patient for which possible consequence of hyperkalemia. CORRECT ANSWER Cardiac arrhythmias
Which of the following patients would least likely experience a fluid and
electrolyte imbalance? CORRECT ANSWER A 23-year-old with an upper extremity bone fracture
The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor develops nausea and excessive gas. Which is the probable cause of these symptoms? CORRECT ANSWER Slowing of peristalsis
Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a patient with fluid volume excess? CORRECT ANSWER Increase in sodium intake
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the assisted living facility. The nurse knows it is important to ask which question regarding fluids and electrolytes? CORRECT ANSWER What medications, including dietary supplements, do you take?"
Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger years? CORRECT ANSWER They will continue to use similar coping behaviors throughout
The LPN is providing teaching on the use of complimentary and alternative therapies. Which statement by the geriatric patient shows an understanding of the teaching? CORRECT ANSWER - I am looking forward to starting the medication classes, and all the benefits it can have on my health
Which of the following is associated with an age-related complication, and could contribute to the geriatric patient's pain? CORRECT ANSWER Bone demineralization and contractures
The patient is having a cardiac catherization in the morning. Which of the following is in response to stress? CORRECT ANSWER Decreased production of digestive enzymes
Which comment about stress is true? CORRECT ANSWER Interventions that reduce stress are beneficial
The nurse is evaluating the patient's use of a cane for left- sided weakness. The nurse should intervene if the patient is observed performing which action? CORRECT ANSWER Moving the cane when
the right leg is moved
Which strategy would be effective in reducing an elderly patient's stress?
CORRECT ANSWER Focusing on the emotions of the patient
The nurse is caring for a patient recently transferred to a long-term care facility from the community hospital. The patient refuses to eat, leave the room, or take prescribed medication. Which action will the nurse
The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report to the RN? CORRECT ANSWER - Patient with positive Chvostek's signs
Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake?
- CORRECT ANSWER Diarrhea
The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the best way to improve caregiver strain. Which of the following would be the best response to the caregiver? CORRECT ANSWER I've noticed all your time and effort with the patient. You are very important to the healthcare
team"
Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for hypernatremia? CORRECT ANSWER The patient who consumes excessive amount of table salt
The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old patient
who is hard of hearing. When communicating with the patient. What is the best approach? CORRECT ANSWER Speak in a low pitch tone and face level with the patient patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is diagnosed with hyperkalemia. The nurse will monitor the patient for which possible consequence of hyperkalemia. CORRECT ANSWER Cardiac arrhythmias
Which of the following patients would least likely experience a fluid and
electrolyte imbalance? CORRECT ANSWER A 23-year-old with an upper extremity bone fracture
The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor develops nausea and excessive gas. Which is the probable cause of these symptoms? CORRECT ANSWER Slowing of peristalsis
Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a patient with fluid volume excess? CORRECT ANSWER Increase in sodium intake
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the assisted living facility. The nurse knows it is important to ask which question regarding fluids and electrolytes? CORRECT ANSWER What medications, including dietary supplements, do you take?"
Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger years? CORRECT ANSWER They will continue to use similar coping behaviors throughout
The LPN is providing teaching on the use of complimentary and alternative therapies. Which statement by the geriatric patient shows an understanding of the teaching? CORRECT ANSWER - I am looking forward to starting the medication classes, and all the benefits it can have on my health
Which of the following is associated with an age-related complication, and could contribute to the geriatric patient's pain? CORRECT ANSWER Bone demineralization and contractures
The patient is having a cardiac catherization in the morning. Which of the following is in response to stress? CORRECT ANSWER Decreased production of digestive enzymes
Which comment about stress is true? CORRECT ANSWER Interventions that reduce stress are beneficial
The nurse is evaluating the patient's use of a cane for left- sided weakness. The nurse should intervene if the patient is observed performing which action? CORRECT ANSWER Moving the cane when
the right leg is moved
Which strategy would be effective in reducing an elderly patient's stress?
CORRECT ANSWER Focusing on the emotions of the patient
The nurse is caring for a patient recently transferred to a long-term care facility from the community hospital. The patient refuses to eat, leave the room, or take prescribed medication. Which action will the nurse
