NUR 163 Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients
Final Exam
Question:
what can cause a vitamin A deficiency in the elderly?
Answer:
colitis
Question:
What activities can help reduce stress in a p/t at risk for heart disease?
Answer:
- healthy cooking classes
- participate in activities
- relaxation techniques
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Question:
What are some examples of emotional stressors?
Answer:
- memories
- thoughts
- feelings
Question:
what is triggered by a lot of stress? (fight or flight)
Answer:
sympathetic nervous system
Question:
who should be told to drink sports drinks?
Answer:
people with hyponatremia
Question:
What electrolyte levels should you watch with a person taking diuretics?
Answer:
potassium 2 / 4
Question:
what are isometric exercises?
Answer:
exercise where you are not moving (wall sit)
Question:
What is a medication a person with CHF might take?
Answer:
diuretic
Question:
When you have a patient from a different culture with a specific diet, who should you talk to about that?
Answer:
- dietitian
- family
Question:
What happens in sympathetic nervous system in situations with a lot of stress?
Answer:
everything goes up, except GI 3 / 4
Question:
If you have a patient in an emergency surgery situation, how will you assess their stress level?
Answer:
ask them what their biggest concern is
Question:
Why is skin care important for a bedridden p/t?
Answer:
they are at high risk for skin breakdown (pressure ulcers)
Question:
Why does physical stress seem to increase illness in the elderly?
Answer:
takes away energy needed for coping
Question:
What is insensible fluid loss?
Answer:
loss of fluid that can't be measured
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