NCLEX 2024 Practice Questions for geriatrics Questions and Correct Answers
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NCLEX
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NCLEX
The healthcare provider is examining the electrocardiogram (EKG) of a patient
and notes the PR interval is 6 small boxes in length. What is the significance of
this finding?
a) Stress is causing increased sympathetic stimulation
b) This should be documented as an expected finding.
c) There m...
NCLEX 2024 Practice Questions for geriatrics Questions and Correct Answers The healthcare provider is examining the electrocardiogram (EKG) of a patient and notes the PR interval is 6 small boxes in length. What is the significance of this finding? a) Stress is causing increased sympathetic stimulation b) This should be documented as an expected finding. c) There may be some scar tissue in one of the ventricles. d) There may be a delay in the conduction through the AV node. Ans--d) There may be a delay in the conduction through the AV node. The PR interval reflects the time it takes for the atria to depolarize and for the action potential to travel through the AV node and to His -Purkinje system. Each small box on the EKG graph paper equals 0.04 s econds. The normal PR interval is 0.12 - 0.20, point, 20 seconds, which is 3 to 5 small boxes. This patient's PR interval is longer than normal, which is an indication of a delay in impulse conduction through the AV node. The nurse is performing an asse ssment on an older adult client. Which assessment data would indicate a potential complication associated with the skin? a) Crusting b) Wrinkling c) Deepening of expression lines d) Thinning and loss of elasticity in the skin Ans--a) Crusting The nor mal physiological changes that occur in the skin of older adults include thinning of the skin, loss of elasticity, deepening of expression lines, and wrinkling. Crusting noted on the skin would indicate a potential complication. - Geriatric Nursing Exam Q uestions Test -Taking Strategy: Note the subject , a potential complication. Think about the normal physiological changes that occur in the aging process to direct you to the correct option. To get more questions with correct answers email jamesdickson3161@gmail.com. We also provide Test banks and other E books to students Ans--
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