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Exam 1: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros QUESTION Best Practice guidelines for VS Answer: 1. establish baseline to identify changes 2. T-oral, unless poor muscle control or bone loss in mouth, may use sensor across forehead (reading can be inaccurate) 3. P-radial (do not fully occlude), apical (auscultate for one whole minute) 4. R-ch...

Exam 1: NUR163 / NUR 163 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A – Hondros Q: How often is the influenza (flu) vaccine given? Answer: annually Q: What kind of toothbrush should older adults brush with? Answer: Soft-bristle brush Q: Adults with a positive outlook on life tend to: Answer: Follow good health practices and remain healthier longer Q: What is a factor that can affect health prom...

Exam 2: NUR163 / NUR 163 (Latest 2024 / 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A – Hondros Q: What will mild stress cause Answer: mental alertness Q: What can hypercalcemia cause? Answer: muscle weakness Q: How do you know if it is metabolic or respiratory? Answer: Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal Q: What is a goal for patients with impaired mobility? Answer: To remain free of contractures Q: What do ...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A – Hondros QUESTION What does a physical therapist assess for? Answer: Gait, pain and ROM Hondros QUESTION If you have a patient who is bed bound what should you do? Answer: ROM, isometric exercises QUESTION What is a good exercise for a patient who have osteoporosis? An...

Final Exam: NUR163 / NUR 163 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review | Complete Guide with Verified Answers | 100% Correct – Hondros Q: what can cause a vitamin A deficiency in the elderly? Answer: colitis Q: What activities can help reduce stress in a p/t at risk for heart disease? Answer: 1. healthy cooking classes 2. participate in activities 3. relaxation techniques Q: What are some examples of emotional stressors? Answer: 1. memories ...

Exam 2: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam PREP| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros QUESTION Patients who experience decreased mobility often experience which emo- tions? Answer: - Helplessness - Frustration and anger - Anxiety - Decreased self-worth QUESTION An elderly patient who weighs 265 pounds is concerned about being at risk for heart disease. Which primary health promotio...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A – Hondros What type of pain meds are ibuprofen and tylenol? - ANSWER Analgesics -anti-inflammatories - muscle relaxers What are the 3 types of prevention? - ANSWER Primary: prevents illness before it begins Secondary: catches illness and treats it before i...

Final Exam: NUR163 / NUR 163 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Practice | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct – Hondros Q: People living with high stress may have feelings of. Answer: Poor self-worth or low self-esteem Q: Why are signs of alcohol and drug abuse sometimes missed in the elder- ly? Answer: They mimic age-related changes such as bone density changes, urinary incon- tinence, altered sleep patterns, unsteadiness, hypert...