SAC level 1 - Final exam - study info

Malnutrition is always caused by insufficient caloric intake.

A patient refuses pain medication because of spiritual beliefs. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

Which of the following is an attribute of thermoregulation?

What is the primary rehabilitation goal for a patient recovering from a CVA?

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of hyperthermia?

Dysarthria is the inability to recognize objects

What is the most common cause of cataracts?

Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of Parkinson’s disease?

Which of the following is a risk factor for frostbite?

Which is a key post-operative nursing intervention for a patient with a PCA pump after total joint arthroplasty?

Which is a common complication of dysphagia?

Which of the following differentiates heat exhaustion from heat stroke?

Which of the following would the nurse anticipate in a patient with a CVA affecting the left hemisphere of the brain?

Glaucoma is associated with increased intraocular pressure.

Nurse assesses a patient’s temp using various methods. Which method provides the most accurate core body temperature?

A patient w/ chronic osteoarthritis pain reports difficulty performing ADLs. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate

Nurse caring for a patient w/ Parkinsons disease. Which nursing interventions would prevent complications of immobility?

A nurse is providing care for a patient with frostbite on their toes. Which intervention is appropriate?

Which diet is most appropriate for a patient recovering from bowel surgery?

Which clinical manifestation is most associated with BPH?

Which of the following is a common cause of neonatal hypothermia?

Patients w/ wet age-related macular deg. are more likely to experience sudden vision loss compared to those w/ dry AMD.

Which is a correct intervention to minimize pain in a patient undergoing a wound dressing change?

Patient diagnosed w/ C. diff. Which nursing action is a priority in preventing the spread of infection?

Which laboratory test is the best indicator of protein malnutrition?

What nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient experiencing hyperthermia?

What clinical manifestation is most consistent with moderate hypothermia (core temperature of 30°C–34°C or 86°F–93°F)?

What is a primary intervention to manage diarrhea in a patient with bowel incontinence?

BPH increases the risk of developing urinary tract infections.

What is the first step in assessing a pressure ulcer?

Why is hypothermia particularly dangerous for neonates?

Frost nip=superficial tissue freezing & is reversible, frostbite=deeper tissue damage & is often permanent

What diagnostic imaging is most commonly used to confirm osteoarthritis?

Non-pharm. interventions for fever management in children include ensuring hydration & providing lukewarm sponge baths

Which describes wound healing by secondary intention?

Which intervention is most effective in preventing neonatal hypothermia?

Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a patient with urinary incontinence?

Elderly individuals are at increased risk for heat stroke due to diminished sweat production and reduced cardiac output

Which physiological change occurs during non-REM sleep?

Weight-bearing exercise is contraindicated in patients with osteoporosis.

Which religious tradition is most likely to prohibit blood transfusions?

Which statement by a patient with dysphagia indicates the need for further teaching?

Which is the most important nursing intervention to prevent hip dislocation in a patient after total hip arthroplasty?

Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient with sensorineural hearing loss?

Which developmental group has the most difficulty w/ thermoregulation due to underdeveloped or deteriorating mechanisms?

Faith and religion are interchangeable terms in nursing practice.

A patient with dysphagia is prescribed thickened liquids. What is the primary goal of this intervention?

Hip arthroplasty, proper positioning teaching, which instruction should be included to prevent dislocation?

Which body system is most impacted by prolonged immobility?

Which of the following clinical manifestations is common in a pediatric patient with fever?

What is the earliest clinical sign of heat stroke?

A patient w/ urinary incontinence is at higher risk for skin breakdown & infections due to prolonged moisture exposure.

Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient with severe hypothermia?

A functioning hypothalamus is essential for optimal thermoregulation

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis?

Pediatric patients require fewer family-centered care interventions than older adults.

Which intervention addresses developmental needs for an older adult during hospitalization?

Which precaution is crucial to prevent the spread of C. diff?

Pressure ulcers most commonly occur over bony prominences.

Osteoarthritis is an autoimmune condition characterized by synovial inflammation.