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Final Exam: NR601/ NR 601 Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum Final Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 New Update 1. The following are components of the open disclosure of medical error, except: a. An apology to the injured patient. b. An explanation of the error in lay language. c. A best guess as to why the error occurred. d. An assurance that a full investigation will take place. Answer: c. A best guess as to why the er...

TEST BANK FOR HAM’S PRIMARY CARE GERIATRICS: A CASE-BASED APPROACH 7TH EDITION BY RICHARD J. HAM :ISBN10; /ISBN-13; 978-0323721684 Chapter 1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute care setting. b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing prac...

Test Bank For Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach 6th Edition by Richard Ham 9364, 4, 7905, 0 1 Principles of primary care of older adults 2 Interprofessional team care 3 Assessment 4 Wellness and prevention 5 Advanced cultural competency in caring for geriatric patients 6 Appropriate prescribing 7 Ethics 8 Financing and organization of health care 9 Billing and coding 10 Hospital care 11 Long-term care 12 Home care 13 Rehabilitation 14...

Chapter 1 Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness 1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute care setting. b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice. c. elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing. d. incorporate suggested interventions from others who practice gerontologic nursing. ANS: D ...

Which one of the following is most true about the rule of fourths? a. One fourth of geriatric problems are iatrogenic. b. Little can be done to prevent three fourths of the problems of aging. c. For every medical complaint a patient has, a careful assessment can identify three other diagnoses. d. What used to be called normal aging can be largely explained by processes that are not normal. e. A good way to conduct a geriatric assessment is to use four categories: mental, physical, ...

NRNP 6540 Midterm EXAM ( A+ GRADED 100 % VERIFIED) What are the physiological changes of aging - ANS 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems 2.Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust 3. Changes in the sympathetic response 4. Impaired immunological function- infection risk is greater and autoimmune diseases are more prevalent. What factors influence lab value interpretation in the older adult - ANS 1. physiological changes with aging 2. the prevalence of chronic...

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions What is the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)? - A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is a multi-dimensional, multi-disciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic process - It is conducted to determine the medical, mental, functional, and social needs of older people with frailty so that a coordinated, holistic, and integrated plan for treatment and follow-up can be developed - CGA is widely ac...

Chapter 1 Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness 1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute care setting. b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice. c. elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing. d. incorporate suggested interventions from others who practice gerontologic nursing. ANS: D ...

Final Exam: NURS 6540/ NURS6540 Test Bank | Advanced Practice Care of Frail Elders| More than 200 Questions and Answers with Rationales | Complete Guide| Verified 2023/2024 1. Mrs. Keating is a 70-year-old woman suffering from arthritis. She is seeing the nurse practitioner for her regular checkup. For a person with chronic degenerative conditions, which of the following should the nurse suggest for health promotion? 1. Take herbal supplements. 2. Increase physical activity. 3. Take ...

What are the physiological changes of aging - ANSWER 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems 2.Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust 3. Changes in the sympathetic response 4. Impaired immunological function- infection risk is greater and autoimmune diseases are more prevalent. What factors influence lab value interpretation in the older adult - ANSWER 1. physiological changes with aging 2. the prevalence of chronic disease 3. changes in nutritional and fluid in...