VN15 Test 4

Question 1

What are isometric exercises?

Answer 1

Consists of stationary exercise during which there is no change in length of contracting muscles

Examples : holding weights , using elastic band or stationary ball

Question 2

Describe passive exercise and when the VN would utilize it

Answer 2

Therapeutic activity that the client performs with assistance and is provided when a client cannot move one or more parts of the body

Clients who are comatose or paralyzed from a stroke or spinal injury , maintain muscle tone and flexible joints

Question 3

What type of activity is therapeutic activity?

Answer 3

Active , the client performs independently

Question 4

Abduction

Answer 4

Moving away from midline

Question 5

Flexion

Answer 5

Bending so as to decrease the angle between the adjoining bones

Question 6

Adduction

Answer 6

Moving toward midline

Question 7

Extension

Answer 7

Straightening so as to increase the angle between two adjoining bones up to 180 degrees

Question 8

What are nursing considerations for the older adults in relation to exercise?

Answer 8

Prevent muscle atrophy and disuse syndrome

Question 9

List client education for an ECG stress test

Answer 9

Avoid caffeine for 24 hours
No smoke or tobacco
Stop certain prescription medications
Wear light clothing and sturdy walking shoes

Question 10

Teach back method

Answer 10

Confirms a client has understood what has been taught by having them repeat in their own words

Question 11

Pedagogy

Answer 11

teaching children or those with cognitive abilities comparable to that of children

Question 12

Andragogy

Answer 12

Encompasses the principles of teaching adult learners

Question 13

Geragogy

Answer 13

Enhance learning among older adults

Question 14

Cognitive domain

Answer 14

Processing information by listening or reading facts and descriptions

Question 15

Affective domain

Answer 15

Processing information that appeals to a persons beliefs , values , or feelings

Question 16

Psychomotor domain

Answer 16

Processing information that focuses on learning by doing

Question 17

Interpersonal domain

Answer 17

Focuses on student ability to interact with others and with the greater community

Question 18

List barriers to client education

Answer 18

Illiteracy 
Sensory deficits 
Cultural differences 
Shortened attention span 
Lack or motivation of readiness

Question 19

What are nursing considerations for the older adults in relation to client education

Answer 19

Older adults tend to have visual and auditory deficits

Question 20

List general rules of confidentiality in patient care

Answer 20

• Ask consent to share information
• Consider safeguarding when sharing information
• Be aware of information You have and if it’s confidential
• Keep records
• Be up to date on laws and rules surrounding confidentiality

Question 21

What information is included when documenting incidents

Answer 21

~when incident occurred 
~where it happened 
~who was involved 
~what happened 
~what actions were taken

Question 22

Why is good documentation necessary

Answer 22

Documentation demonstrates the planned care has been implemented and provides information about the clients progress

Question 23

Tolerance

Answer 23

Diminished effect on something

Question 24

Addiction

Answer 24

Chronic , relapsing , treatable disease.

Question 25

Pain assessment tools

Answer 25

Numeric scale , word scale , linear scale , visual analogue scale

Question 26

Client education points , nurse should discuss regarding pain control

Answer 26

Imagery 
Meditation 
Relaxation 
Distraction 
Heat and cold 
Hypnosis 
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Acupuncture or acupressure 
Percutaneous nerve stimulation 
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