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pest Correct Answer-any insect, mite, rodent,nematode, fungus, weed, or other plant or animal that is injurious to the health of humans, animals, or to the environment economic threshold Correct Answer-number of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point control measures should be begun economic injury level Correct Answer-break-even point at which the cost of pest control equals the revenue loss caused by a pest aesthetic injury level Correct Answer-number of pes...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 18 The Musculoskeletal System 1) After assessing an older patient, which musculoskeletal changes will the nurse attribute as being a normal part of the aging process? Select all that apply. 1. Loss in height 2. Lower leg muscle atrophy 3. Calcification of the finger joints 4. Swan neck deformity of the hands 5. Decreased range of motion in the shoulders Answer: 1, 2, 5 Explanation: 1. A change in the musculoskeletal status tha...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 21 The Hematologic System 1) Which clinical finding by the nurse is considered normal in the older adult client? 1. A hemoglobin of 10 g/dL two days post-joint replacement 2. Reports of the hands and feet feeling extremely warm 3. Skin tear with bruising, re-bleeding, and prolonged healing time 4. Poor or weak pulse amplitude in bilateral lower extremities Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Red blood cell reserve and replacement is slower ...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 5 Nutrition and Aging 1) The nurse is discussing proper nutrition with older community members at a senior citizen center. What should the nurse teach as general guidelines for healthy older individuals? Select all that apply. 1. Calcium intake should be 1,000 mg for those over the age of 51 years. 2. Older individuals need to take supplements of vitamins A, C, E, and K. 3. Vitamin D intake should be 600 IU up to age 70 and 800 IU if ...

NPTEFF Integ Exam Questions All Answered Correctly how many layers does the epidermis have? - Answer -5 Come Lets Get Sun Burnt (top to base) - Answer -corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale Keratinocytes, Melanocytes, Langerhan Cells, Basal Cells These are all in the ... - Answer -epidermis Collagen, Reticulum, Fibroblasts, Macrophages, Lymphatic Glands, Blood Vessels, Nerve Fibers These are all in the.. - Answer -dermis Pressure + Vibration sensation (deep in the d...

MIST 4610 Question and answers 100% correct 2024 MIST 4610 - Quiz 2 Review Insert Anomalies - correct answer inability to add data to the database due to absence of other data Delete Anomalies - correct answer unintended loss of data due to deletion of other data Update Anomalies - correct answer data inconsistency that results from data redundancy and a partial update Associative or Weak entity - correct answer Used to connect two entities in a M:M relationship Foreign K...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 7 Psychological and Cognitive Function 1) During an interview, the nurse notes that an older patient is having mild difficulty with some words and forgets the names of people. The patient is alert, oriented to time, person, and place, and makes appropriate responses. What does the nurse determine this patient's cognitive changes to mean? 1. Normal signs of aging 2. Early symptoms of dementia 3. Indicators of depression in the elder...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 24 Caring for Frail Elders with Comorbidities 1) The nurse is assessing an older patient in a skilled facility for frailty. During the assessment, the nurse determines frailty through the presence of which characteristics? Select all that apply. 1. Unplanned weight gain 2. Poor endurance 3. Increase in grip strength 4. Low activity tolerance 5. Generalized weakness Answer: 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Frailty has also been defined ...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 12 The Integument 1) An older patient has a subnormal body temperature and an infection. How does the nurse best describe this phenomenon? 1. The temperature regulating mechanism deteriorates with aging. 2. The patient's infection is improving with medication treatment. 3. The diagnosis of an infection is inaccurate and will be checked. 4. The temperature was obtained incorrectly and is inaccurate. Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. An ...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 6 Pharmacology and Older Adults 1) An older client being treated for pneumonia is given a sedative to sleep. A few hours afterwards, the client has a respiratory rate of 12 and cannot be aroused. What does this assessment finding indicate to the nurse? 1. The sedative was not absorbed. 2. The sedative has reached a therapeutic blood level. 3. The medication for sleep caused excessive sedation. 4. The client is experiencing complicat...