Care of older adults q - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

NR571/ NR 571 Midterm Exam (2024/ 2025 Update) Complex Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: When is NGT contraindicated? Answer: RV infarct b/c it reduces preload Q: Absolute contraindications for fibrinolytic therapy Answer: Any prior ICH known structural cerebral vascular lesions known malignant intracranial neoplasm Ischemic stroke <3mo unless <4.5 h suspected aortic dissection ac...

Week 16: Pathophysiology Final Exam (Proctored) Due Aug 20 at 5pm Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 89 minutes 43 out of 50 Correct answers are hidden. Score for this quiz: 43 out of 50 Submitted Aug 19 at 11:06pm This attempt took 89 minutes. Question 1 1 / 1 pts A patient with type 1 diabetes asks the nurse what causes polyuria. What is the nurse’s best response? The symptom of polyuria in diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by: a reduced ADH response caused by insulin deficiency....

Exam 1: PNR 108/ PNR108 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Gerontological Nursing Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: Types of abuse of older adults Answer: physical neglect emotional financial abandonment Q: Different types of Medicare Answer: Medicare A- hospital insurance Medicare B-covers 80% of providers fees Medicare C-supplemental insurance that pays for the cost medicare does not Medicare D- prescription drug benefits Q:...

Exam 3: NURS5333/ NURS 5333 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Family I | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers) Q: Four specific classifications of medications accounted for over two-thirds of these visits Answer: -That is warfarin, insulin, oral hypoglycemic medications, and oral anti-platelet medications. Q: They---- so there's excessive prescribing, and there's poor adherence in this population, as well. There's several reasons for the poor adherence. Some of it is...

1 CPSGT PT.1 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Informed consent may be _________, ________, or _________. Correct Answer: written, verbal or implied. List 5 Basic Principles of informed consent Correct Answer: 1. PT has the right to information 2. Questions regarding diagnosis or treatment should be referred to physician 3. Risks and discomforts to patients should be listed. 4. Participation in all procedures is voluntary. 5. Consent may be signed by...

Chapter 15: Nursing care of Older Adults questions and answers 100% verified. The nurse is monitoring a patients skin status. What should the nurse recognize as the first sign of prolonged pressure on the skin A. Coolness B. Cyanosis C. Paleness D. Redness - correct answers.Redness The nurse has been providing interventions to address an older patients nutritional status. Which observation should the nurse use to determine if nursing care has been effective? A....

Exam 1: NUR163 / NUR 163 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A – Hondros Q: How often is the influenza (flu) vaccine given? Answer: annually Q: What kind of toothbrush should older adults brush with? Answer: Soft-bristle brush Q: Adults with a positive outlook on life tend to: Answer: Follow good health practices and remain healthier longer Q: What is a factor that can affect health prom...

Exam 2: NUR2356/ NUR 2356 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Multidimensional Care I Complete Review-Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: Integrity vs. despair 65+ late adulthood, when adults must accept the worth and uniqueness of one's life and eventual death. Q: Identity vs. role diffusion Answer: This is the developmental stage of adolescence. Its characteristics are a coherent sense of self and plans to actualize one's abilities. Q: Generativity ...

Exam 1: PNR 108/ PNR108 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Gerontological Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: What safety precaution is most appropriate for a patient with a penicillin allergy? Answer: "Wear a medical alert bracelet with your allergies listed on it." Q: What can nurses do to avoid polypharmacy in older patients? (Select all that apply.) Answer: - Review their medications on a regular basis - Ask them to tell you about any...