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Drexel ACE Gerontology Quiz 2

ATI Gerontology Quiz 1 Latest Update with Verified Solutions A nurse is admitting an older adult client who fell at home and was unable to get up. The client was not discovered until 3 days later by a family member. The client is admitted with a fractured hip, malnutrition, and dehydration. Which of the following lab values, noted on admission, should indicate to the nurse that the malnutrition is a long standing problem? A. Increased Sodium B. Decreased Albumin C. Increased BUN D. Decreased...

ATI Gerontology Quiz 1 with complete solution

Gerontology Quiz 1 - Chatper 1-11 When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for their African American newborn, the nurse replies that, “2015 statistics indicate that your son: a. will have a life expectancy of approximately 65 years.” b. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s.” c. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday.” d. is likely to live into his late 90s.” c. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday.” A nurse is planning ca...

ATI Learning System Gerontology Quiz Exam/30 Questions and Answers

ATI Learning System Gerontology Quiz 100% Correct a nurse is conduction an admission assessment for an older adult client. which of the following actions should the nurse take to collect subjective data allow sufficient time for the clients to respond to the questions a nurse is admitting an older adult client who fell at home 3 days ago. the client has a fractured hip, malnutrition and dehydration. which of the following laboratory values noted on admission, should indicate to the nurse prolo...

1. The initial, psychosocial assessment of a patient with metastatic cancer, refractory to treatment, includes: a discussion of hospice care. a review of critical life incidents. the family's readiness to learn about the dying process. the patient's preference for quality versus quantity of life. - Answer- the patient's preference for quality versus quantity of life. 2. An adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist evaluates a patient who has chronic obstructive pulmonary diseas...

CNS Gerontology quiz 25 Qs

Gerontology Quiz #1 Exam 47 Questions with Verified Answers Roles of Gerontological Nurse - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Gerontoligcal Nurse-RN with expertise 2. Advanced Practice Nurses: Master's Degree 3. APGN: Includes GNP-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and GCNS-Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist 4. FNP-Family Nurse Practitioner (Gero/Adult Content) 5. Geropsychiatric Nurse Clinician A APGN can be what two roles in gerontoligcal nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER GNP (geriatric nurse practioner) and ...

Gerontology Quiz 1 Free Radical Aging Theory - ANS - aging is due to oxidative metabolism and the effect of free radicals (highly unstable molecules causing damages in the body) - lipofusion is similar, oxidation of unsaturated lipids or "age pigments" similar to free radicals - stochastic theory Wear and Tear Aging Theory - ANS - repeated use and injury of body over time leads to aging - life's stressors - like a machine being used and worn out - stochastic theory Environ...