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Which of the following indicators is the most practical parameter for screening nutrition status in elderly clients? a. Weight change b. Serum albumin level c. Triceps skinfold thickness d. 24-hour dietary recall record a. Weight change Answer (a) is the correct answer because in older clients, unintentional weight loss is associate with increased risk of depression, infection, overall poor nutrition status, and mortality. Answer (b) is not the correct answer because it is less prac...

NR 508 WITH 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ Principles of prescribing for older adults include: 1. Avoiding prescribing any newer high-cost medications 2. Starting at a low dose and increasing the dose slowly 3. Keeping the total dose at a lower therapeutic range 4. All of the above - 2. Starting at a low dose and increasing the dose slowly Sadie is a 90-year-old patient who requires a new prescription. What changes in drug distribution with aging would influence prescrib...

ASPEN Adult Nutrition Support Core Curriculum - Chapter Questions and correct answerswhich of the following nutrition interventions have been shown to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life in institutionalized older adults? A. diet modification and liberalization B. modification of dining environment C. provision of aides to improve functional status and increased independence at meals D. honoring food preference and providing snacks and fortified foods E. All of the above E. all...

Lindsey Jones Practice Exam Qs w/ Explanations 1. A patient has undergone overnight oximetry. Data shows several episodes of O2 desaturation throughout the night. The RTT would expect orders for which of the following kinds of testing: a. V/Q scan b. pulmonary function testing c. polysomnography d. 24-hour Holter monitoring - ANSYour answer: C Correct answer: C The use of overnight oximetery is often used to detect O2 desaturation during the night that may be associated with...

ACCS Respiratory Exam Rated 100% Correct Answers 2024 Normal Urine Output - Answer 40 mL/hr (approx. 1 Liter/day) Decreased CVP (<2 mmHg) - Answer Hypovolemia Increased CVP (>6 mmHg) - Answer Hypervolemia Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - Answer Eye-opening response Spontaneous opening- 4 To verbal stimuli- 3 To pain- 2 None- 1 Most appropriate verbal response Oriented- 5 Confused- 4 Inappropriate words- 3 Incoherent- 2 None- 1 Most intergrated motor response (arm) Obeys commands...

NR 228 Nutrition, Health and Wellness - Chapter 1 A+ Study Guide NR 228 Nutrition, Health and Wellness - Chapter 1 A+ Study Guide Nutrients - Answer substances in foods required by the body for energy, growth, maintenance, and repair Essential Nutrients - Answer cannot be made by the human body and must be provided by foods Nonessential Nutrients - Answer manufactured in the body Dimensions of Health - Answer physical health intellectual health emotional health social healt...

NR 228 Nutrition, Health and Wellness - Chapter 1 A+ Study Guide NR 228 Nutrition, Health and Wellness - Chapter 1 A+ Study Guide Nutrients - Answer substances in foods required by the body for energy, growth, maintenance, and repair Essential Nutrients - Answer cannot be made by the human body and must be provided by foods Nonessential Nutrients - Answer manufactured in the body Dimensions of Health - Answer physical health intellectual health emotional health social healt...

NR 228 Nutrition, Health and Wellness - Chapter 1 A+ Study Guide NR 228 Nutrition, Health and Wellness - Chapter 1 A+ Study Guide Nutrients - Answer substances in foods required by the body for energy, growth, maintenance, and repair Essential Nutrients - Answer cannot be made by the human body and must be provided by foods Nonessential Nutrients - Answer manufactured in the body Dimensions of Health - Answer physical health intellectual health emotional health social healt...

1. A patient has undergone overnight oximetry. Data shows several episodes of O2 desaturation throughout the night. The RTT would expect orders for which of the following kinds of testing: a. V/Q scan b. pulmonary function testing c. polysomnography d. 24-hour Holter monitoring - correct answer Your answer: C Correct answer: C The use of overnight oximetery is often used to detect O2 desaturation during the night that may be associated with central or obstructive sleep apnea. Becau...