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When a change of ownership occurs, the transferor shall notify the agency - Answer- at least 60 days before transfer Withholding evidence of financial instability from the agency is... - Answer- evidenced by things like purposely hiding from the agency things like unpaid liens and taxes A person who needs total care with their ADLs is not appropriate for admission to an ALF with a standard license but... - Answer- may be admitted to a facility with an ECC license Menus must be developed...

Patho Ch 27 Exam Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Certified In which of the following patient situations would a physician be most justified in preliminarily ruling out pericarditis as a contributing pathology to the patient's health problems? A) A 61-year-old man whose ECG was characterized by widespread T-wave inversions on admission but whose T waves have recently normalized B) A 77-year-old with diminished S3 and S4 heart tones, irregular heart rate, and a history of atrial f...

Geriatrics Quiz What is the single most important contributor to successful aging? - ANS Exercise Do the majority of people aged 75 & over have poor health? - ANS No What % of seniors live in nursing homes? - ANS 5% What is the fastest growing age group? - ANS 85+ The most prevalent form of abuse of older people living in community settings is - ANS financial exploitation True or False: depression is a normal part of aging, and is to be expected, particularly for those i...

In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust? A) Food B) Warmth C) Security D) Comfort C) Security A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication? A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you mean." B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am reading it correctly?" C) "I am having diffic...

In which of the following patient situations would a physician be most justified in preliminarily ruling out pericarditis as a contributing pathology to the patient's health problems? - CORRECT ANSWERS A 77-year-old with diminished S3 and S4 heart tones, irregular heart rate and history of a-fib Following cardiac surgery, the nurse suspects the patient may be developing a cardiac tamponade. Which of the following clinical manifestations would support this diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Muff...

The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt protects both the client and the aide. When assisting a client in learning to use a walker, it is important to: A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt. B. put padding all the way around the top rim. C. let him walk by himself so he gains independence. D. let him practice using the walker on the day he is discharged. The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers to an inability to urinate. Retention of u...

NR 302 Use the scenario below to fill in the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Ris NR 302 Use the scenario below to fill in the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk®.John (pronouns: he/him/his) is a 78-year-old resident at a local nursing home. Due to a stroke, he has decreased sensation on his left lower leg, which makes it difficult for him to walk long distances without assistance. He can shift his weight to change positions slightly and can reposition his left leg indepen...

HESI PN Practice Test 264 Questions with Verified Answers A male client admitted the morning of his scheduled surgery tells the PN that he drank water last night. What intervention will the PN implement first? - CORRECT ANSWER Determine the amount of water and exact time it was taken A client receives ondansetron prior to chemotherapy treatment.How should the PN evaluate this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Monitor the client for nausea or vomiting following the treatment During morning ro...

SUPINE POSITION - answer-lying on the back PRONE POSITION - answer-lying face down FOWLERS POSITION - answer-semi-sitting body position in which a person's head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees HIGH FOWLERS POSITION - answer-90 degrees ORTHOPNEIC POSITION - answer-Sitting upright, bending over resting elbows on table. Very helpful with breathing problems SEMI-FOWLERS POSITION - answer-head of bed raised 30 degrees LITHOTOMY POSITION - answer-lying on back with legs ...

Final Exam Minnesota State CAN questions and answers graded A+. 30cc - correct answers.1 oz normal feces or bowel movement is - correct d, brown, and passes every 1 to 3 days standard pericare is washing from - correct to back or from opening to away from opening residents who have difficulty swallowing will have the most problems with - correct ds normal adult temperature is - correct answers.98.6 due to the aging process normal temperature is ________...