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TEST BANK Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition TouhyChapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill. c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease. d. Nursing interventions can help emp...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

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What cell changes occur in the older adult? correct answers -Decrease # of cells= < functioning cells in body -Lean body mass is reduced -Increase visceral fat -ICF reduced= reduced total body fluid (^dehydration) - < bone mass What physical appearance changes occur in the older adult? correct answers -Graying/thinning hair -Ectropion eyelids -Thicker hair/ear/nose -Elongated ears (< tissue elasticity) -Darkening/wrinkling skin around orbits -Decrease height (much as 3 inche...

1. You are assigned four patients on your nursing unit. Which patient is at most risk for pressure ulcers? A) A 72 year old female weighing 82lbs with stress incontinence and dementia. B) A 90 year old male with Congestive Heart Failure who has 3+ pitting edema in lower extremities. C) A 6 month old with the flu. D) An ambulatory 88 year old with dementia who is admitted with shingles. A) A 72 year old female weighing 82lbs with stress incontinence and dementia. 2. A home health nurse knows...

Leik FNP certification review 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 30-year-old chef complains of pruritic hives over her chest and arms, but denies difficulty swallowing or breathing. She reports a family history of allergic rhinitis and asthma. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate? A. Obtain a complete and thorough history B. Recommend an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine 25 mg PO QID C. Give an injection of epinephrine 1:1000 intramuscularly stat D. Call ...

Melanoma Risk Factors - Answer-Too much exposure to UV radiation Moles Fair skin, freckling, red, or blonde hair Positive family history of melanoma History of immunosuppressive treatment Older age Male gender Past history of melanoma Screening Recommendations for Melanoma - Answer-Skin examination every 3 years for ages 20-40 and yearly for over 40 Monthly skin self-exam starting at age 20 Appendages of the Skin - Answer-Hair, nails and glands (eccrine, apocrine, sebaceuos) Eccrine ...

Leik FNP certification review 2024 questions with answers A 30-year-old chef complains of pruritic hives over her chest and arms, but denies difficulty swallowing or breathing. She reports a family history of allergic rhinitis and asthma. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate? A. Obtain a complete and thorough history B. Recommend an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine 25 mg PO QID C. Give an injection of epinephrine 1:1000 intramuscularly stat D. Call 911 - Cor...

Hyperlipidemia correct answer: blood has too many lipids (or fats) such as cholesterol and triglycerides LDL correct answer: - < 100 optimal - Lower density: less protein, more cholesterol - transports cholesterol from the liver to cells - can be oxidized and deposited in artery walls HDL correct answer: - >60 high; < 40 low - Higher density: more protein, less cholesterol - transports cholesterol from cells to the liver - increases with exercise Hypercholesterolemia c...

A 40 year-old female presents with a Pap smear abnormality revealing atypical glandular cells (AGUS). What is the most appropriate intervention? ~~> Colposcopy and endometrial sampling (Colposcopy and endometrial sampling are important to perform in patients with AGUS Pap results because glandular cells are associated with squamous and glandular precursor lesions and carcinoma.) A 75 year-old female with history of coronary artery disease and dyslipidemia presents for routine foll...