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2024 NU 665 FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 NU 665 FINAL EXAM WITHCORRECT ANSWERS
presbycusis - CORRECT-ANSWERSa gradual loss of sensorineural hearing that
occurs as the body ages
presbyopia - CORRECT-ANSWERSimpaired vision as a result of aging
Catarcts - CORRECT-ANSWERSclouding of the lens
Glaucoma - CORRECT-ANSWERSincreased intraocular pressure results in
damage to the retina and optic nerve with loss of vision
macular degeneration - CORRECT-ANSWERSprogressive damage to the
macula of the retina
Cellulitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInfection of skin cells
Reticular skin lesion - CORRECT-ANSWERS
Macule - CORRECT-ANSWERSflat skin lesion with only a color change
papule - CORRECT-ANSWERSsmall, solid skin elevation. e.g pimple
Vesicle - CORRECT-ANSWERSElevated superficial skin lesion < 1cm in
diameter, filled with serous fluid
Example: herpetic lesions
pustule - CORRECT-ANSWERSElevated superficial skin lesion <1cm in
diameter, filled with serous fluid
patch - CORRECT-ANSWERSIf a macule (skin color change without elevation,
i.e freckle) is greater than 1cm, it is consider a "patch"
plaque - CORRECT-ANSWERSFlattened, elevated lesion with variable shape >
1cm in diameter.
Examples: psoriasis lesions
, purpura - CORRECT-ANSWERSBleeding into the skin, small bleeds are
petechial, larger areas of bleeding ore ecchymoses or purpura
wheal - CORRECT-ANSWERSraised red skin lesion due to interstitial fluid.
hive, fleeting skin elevation that is irregularly shaped due to edema
fissure - CORRECT-ANSWERSan opening; a groove; a split
confluence - CORRECT-ANSWERSskin lesions that run or grow together and
are no longer defined
Macule - CORRECT-ANSWERSflat, colored spot on the skin e.g freckle
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) - CORRECT-ANSWERSA test that is
used to measure cognitive ability, especially in late adulthood.
MMSE test for - CORRECT-ANSWERSo Orientation to time (5 pts)
o Orientation to place (5 pts)
o Registration of 3 words (3 pts)
o Attention and calculation (5 pts)
o Recall of 3 words (3 pts)
o Language (8pts)
o Visual construction (1 pt)
· Scores greater than or equal to 24 indicate normal cognition
· Mild impairment 19-23
· Moderate impairment 10-18
· Severe impairment less than or equal to 9
Mini-Cog Assessment - CORRECT-ANSWERSThis tool can be used to detect
cognitive impairment quickly during both routine visits and hospitalization.
Serves as an effective triage tool to identify patients in need of more
thorough evaluation. score of 5 in a negative screen for dementia.
ADLs - CORRECT-ANSWERSActivities of Daily Living such as eating, dressing,
bathing.
IADLs - CORRECT-ANSWERSinstrumental activities of daily living
Wound Assessment - CORRECT-ANSWERSLocation
Size
Appearance
Drainage
Redness
Swelling
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