NURS 101 (NURS101)

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What does an advance directive indicate to the home health nurse? a. The degree of intervention desired for life support b. Who is to manage medical decisions in case of debilitating illness c. Who will manage finances in case of debilitating illness d. The mortuary to be used in the case of death ANS: A 2. The totally competent 76-year-old female with terminal cancer is fatigued and tearful about the ineffectiveness of her treatment. She tells the nurse that she wishe...

Chapter 10: Cognition and Perception Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What does perception refer to in the environment? a. Intellect b. Memory c. Judgment d. Interpretation ANS: D 2. What observation would cause the nurse to suspect cataracts in the older adult? a. Holds the newspaper a good distance away while attempting to read small print b. Seeks an area in a room that is free from glare in order to read the newspaper c. Holds a hand over one eye ...

1. Enema: introduction of fluid into the rectum and sigmoid colon that promotes defecation by stretching bowel wall which stimulates peristalsis • The most common reason for administering an enema is to relieve constipation, expel flatus, to empty the bowels. 2. What position to administer enema? • Left side in Sims’ position or left lateral position with the right knee flexed (to expose the anus). Allows the solution to flow downward by gravity along the curve of the sigmoid colon an...