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What are the physiological changes of aging - ANSWER 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems 2.Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust 3. Changes in the sympathetic response 4. Impaired immunological function- infection risk is greater and autoimmune diseases are more prevalent. What factors influence lab value interpretation in the older adult - ANSWER 1. physiological changes with aging 2. the prevalence of chronic disease 3. changes in nutritional and fluid in...

what are plaques that rupture called? (Ans- complicated plaques what happens when a plaque ruptures? (Ans- platelet adhesion, clotting cascade, rapid thrombus formation --> occlusion of vessel --> ischemia or infarction of vessel list the acute coronary syndromes (Ans- unstable angina, NSTEMI, STEMI what is an acute coronary syndrome? (Ans- sudden coronary obstruction caused by thrombus formation over arteriosclerotic plaque manifestations of unstable angina (Ans- -...

NR601/ NR 601 Midterm Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: What is ageism? Answer: Discrimination based on age Ex. Difficult to enter workforce Q: What are signs of positive adjustment to aging? Answer: Satisfied with accomplishments Enjoy advantages that come with aging Being present Q: Two psychologic approaches to aging: disengagement and a...

How can education and basic training in neuroscience make you a better professional in the field of communicative disorders? - Answer- education and basic training can help an SLP determine: - what deficits to expect - what type of treatment will be utilized - aid other professionals in determining the site of lesion/deficits Neurology - Answer- involves the diagnosis and treatment of the nervous system - deals with diseases that disrupt the normal structural and physiological properti...

HERE IS THE LIST OF THE CHAPTERS: CHAPTER 1. Introduction 1. What is the name under which a Page : 6 CHAPTER 2. GERIATRICS 1. The following is an accurate description of Page : 9 CHAPTER 3. PEDI ATRICS 1. AJ is a 14-dayPage : 13 CHAPTER 4. PALLIATIVE CARE 1. JP is being treated for lung Page : 16 CHAPTER 5. HYPERTENSION 1. A 55-year-old white Page : 20 CHAPTER 6. HEART FAILURE 1. Which of the following finding, Page : 24 CHAPTER 7. ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE 1. A 50-yearPage : 28 CHAPTER 8. ACUTE CO...

Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? • Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream 2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns to the clinic two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure (BP). His BP is 15...

A patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign would indicate that the patien t has a tension pneumothorax? a) Distended neck veins b) Inspiratory wheezing c) narrowed pulse pressure d) Tracheal deviation towards the side of injury Distended neck veins Hemostatic agents should be used for excessive bleeding when direct pressure alone does not work. The proper way to use most...

NRNP 6540 Midterm EXAM ( A+ GRADED 100 % VERIFIED) What are the physiological changes of aging - ANS 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems 2.Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust 3. Changes in the sympathetic response 4. Impaired immunological function- infection risk is greater and autoimmune diseases are more prevalent. What factors influence lab value interpretation in the older adult - ANS 1. physiological changes with aging 2. the prevalence of chronic...

continuous bladder irrigation - Answer- 3 way lumen -inflating the balloon w 30ml -instillation -outflow continuous irrigation may be used w/ what? - Answer- TURP The amount of fluid recovered in the drainage bag must equal... - Answer- amount of fluid instilled (secondary hemorrhage may occur from over-distention) what should an RN do if pt c/o pain w/ continuous irrigation? - Answer- exam tubing. irrigate drainage system w/ fluid (50ml) if indicated: clear obstruction con...

LMR - Georgette's flashcard 2023/2024 LMR - Georgette's flashcard 2023/2024 Terms in this set (526) What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) What is the normal range for TSH? 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism Decreased TSH Increased T4 and T3 What are labs in Hypothyroidism? Increased TSH Decreased T4 and T3 Heat intolerance What are 5 primary symptoms of Agitation, Anxiety, Irr...