Geri final exam questions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Therapeutic/healing touch and Reiki both involve movement of a practitioner's hands over the patient's body to balance energy fields. Which of these two practices has been shown through large-scale controlled studies to be effective? - ANS Therapeutic/healing touch is the only therapy to be researched in a large-scale controlled study. The ________ pathway signals the endocrine system to release hormones, particularly thyroid and adrenal, which have a direct effect on the immune sy...

Symptoms of postural hypotension - ANS Dizziness/Lightheadedness Risk factors for sleep disturbance - ANS Physical illness Medications Changes in social patterns Change in circadian rhythm Movement disorders include - ANS Restless leg syndrome Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder Periodic limb movement disorder Presbycusis - ANS Hearing loss associated with aging Unable to hear high frequencies and high consonant sounds (f, g,s,z,t,sh,ch) ...

The nurse assesses an older man using the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). The nurse determines that the man earned a score of 14 seconds, additionally he used his hands to push up from a seated position and has decreased arm swing. The nurse concludes which of the following based on the TUG results? a. The man has early Parkinson's Disease b. The man is not at risk to fall c. The man is at risk to fall d. The man would benefit from using a cane - ANS C Bone fractures are a serious r...

The practical nurse (PN) is assigned the care of an older client with venous stasis ulcers. A primary foal in the client's plan of care is to decrease swelling in the extremities. What should the PN do to meet this goal? - Elevate the legs of the pillow An older women asks the practical nurse (PN0 how she can decrease her chances of getting cystitis. What information should the PN provide? - Void and empty bladder completely q2 to 3 hours The home health practical nurse (PN) is changi...

Geriatrics (GERI) Final Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

HESI-Geri Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers An older client who is unconscious is admitted after experiencing a head injury from a fall. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is prescribed to evaluate the client. Which focused assessments should the practical nurse use to determine the client's GCS score? - Answer-Verbal response Motor response Eye opening A frail women visits the healthcare provider because she has been getting out of breath easily when walking long distances. Which pulmona...

Geriatrics (GERI) Final Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Geriatrics (GERI) Final Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Geriatrics (GERI) Final Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Geriatrics (GERI) Final Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers