Gerontology 180 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI A2 500 Questions & Answers All Sections Covered TEST 1 Reading Comprehension Concussion A concussion is a traumatic injury to the brain that can interfere with the way the brain processes information and functions. A concussion often results in severe headaches, diminished alertness, and even unconsciousness. While over one million people in the United States suffer concussions every year, many believe that, like people, no two concussions are identical. Recently two profe...

NUR 4120 CARDIOVASCULAR LABS A nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) when a client arrives complaining of substernal and left arm discomfort that has been going on for about 3 hours. All of these baseline lab tests are drawn. Which of these lab values will be most useful in determining whether the nurse should anticipate implementing the acute coronary syndrome standards orders? - Troponin STRESS TEST In developing a standard teaching plan for the outpatient unit where stress te...

A nurse is completing medication reconciliation for an older adult client who is receiving multiple medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A- Clarify the client list of medications with the pharmacist B- compare the current list against the new medication prescriptions C- investigate any discrepancies on that list D- ask the client about over the counter medications she is taking Answer- D The nurse should apply the nursing process priority-setting framework. Th...

ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam 1. A nurse working in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client has dementia. The clients often agitated and frequently wanders the halls. Which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care? a) Give the client several choices when scheduling activities. b) Confront the client regarding unacceptable behavior c) Maintain Nutritional requirements by offering finger foods d) Stimulate the client by leaving the televis...

CARE OF THE OLDER ADULTS-TEST BANK (Latest 2020): Western Governors University- CARE OF THE ELDERLY C475 (Verified Question & Answers) TEST BANK-CARE OF THE OLDER ADULTS (Latest 2020): Western Governors University- CARE OF THE ELDERLY C475 (Verified Question & Answers) 1. An intergenerational approach to care for the aging is advisable because of what fact? A. baby boomers want their children to take of them in old age B. Gen X and Gen Y persons do not know anything about aging C. mos...

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Exam Questions -Cardiovascular Assessment - Latest Graded A 1. The preauricular nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the: 2. When auscultating the heart, the displacement of the point of maximal impulse (PMI) is greater than 10 cm lateral to the midsternal line. This finding is consistent with: 3. When auscultating the heart of a 55-year-old patient, a loud murmur with a thrill is audible in the right second intercostal space that radiates to the carotid...

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Exam Questions -Cardiovascular Assessment - Latest Graded A 1. The preauricular nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the: 2. When auscultating the heart, the displacement of the point of maximal impulse (PMI) is greater than 10 cm lateral to the midsternal line. This finding is consistent with: 3. When auscultating the heart of a 55-year-old patient, a loud murmur with a thrill is audible in the right second intercostal space that radiates to the carotid...

CARE OF THE ELDERLY ADULT TEST BANK LATEST UPDATE RATED A+ A negative attitude towards aging and the aged is called: A. geriatrics B. racism C. ageism D. ethnocentrism Answer: C Which of the following is not considered a core competency for nurses caring for older adults? A. Analyze the impact of an aging society on the health care system B. Obtain certification in gerontological nursing C. Prevent or reduce common risk factors that contribute to func...

C475-CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT TEST PACK-WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY C475-CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT TEST PACK-WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY A negative attitude towards aging and the aged is called: A. geriatrics B. racism C. ageism D. ethnocentrism Answer: C Which of the following is not considered a core competency for nurses caring for older adults? A. Analyze the impact of an aging society on the health care system B. Obtain certification in gerontologica...

Gerontology 1017 Exam Prep What is the most common illness among older adults living in the community? a) Hypertension b) Diabetes c) Heart disease d) Arthiritis e) Bronchitis/emphysema - Correct answer d) Arthiritis" "When does comorbidity occur? a) When two people suffer from the same illness b) When two people die from the same illness c) When one person is suffering from more than one condition at the same time in later life d) When a person develops the same illness...