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NUR 163 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 130
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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What is a common occurrence with woman with multiple vaginal births ? - ANSWER- uterine laps
What are normal age related changes in the elderly ? - ANSWER- -decreased bone calcium -loss of height -decreased fluid in intervertebral discs -decreased blood supply to the muscles -decreased tissue elasticity -decreased muscle tone and loss
What are risk factors go enlarged prostate ? - ANSWER- -men 40 and older -family history -obesity 1 / 4
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-type 2 diabetes -heart disease
Would should you do if catch patients having sex? - ANSWER- provide privacy then educate
What are some things about older adults/sti's are true ? - ANSWER- -elderly the highest population for STI's -low immune system so they can easily get STI's
What helps decrease STI's ? - ANSWER- condoms & patient education
What advice can you give to a woman experiencing vaginal dryness ? - ANSWER- use water based lubricant
Why would a an elderly patient refuse yearly exams and not adhere to medications? - ANSWER- -cultural beliefs =cost -transportation
What could be reasons an elderly patient doesn't adhere to medications ? - ANSWER- -financial issues 2 / 4
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-transportation -haven't refilled prescriptions -depression
What should you do if you walk into a patient and the pt is crying ? - ANSWER- -opened ended questions ( "I see that you're upset, can you tell me what's going on ?")
What is the best kind of communication to use to obtain information quickly ? - ANSWER- direct questioning
What are some barriers to communication? - ANSWER- - language -pain -culture -level of education
What kind of effective communication would you use when a patient has been waiting a long time ? - ANSWER- therapeutic communication and keep informing
What ineffective coping skills would a depressed person show ?
- ANSWER- -isolation 3 / 4
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-not groomed -home not cleaned -alcohol/drugs
What do you assess for suicide risk ? - ANSWER- -more happy -makes amends -giving stuff away -changes will
What are common skin changes in the elderly ? - ANSWER- - skin breakdown -increased prolong pressure which can lead to hypoxia -shearing forces -poor nutrition -incontinence- risk of pressure ulcers -biggest loss of insensible water
What is senile purpura? - ANSWER- when vascular fragility results in easy bruising; common among elderly
What does the muscoskeletal system do - ANSWER- -structure body
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