Adult illnesses - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition Van Meter and Hubert Chapter 1-28 | Newest Version. The best definition of the term prognosis is the a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. ANS: C 4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign...

Test Bank - Advanced Pediatric Assessment, 3rd Edition ( Ellen M .Chiocca, ) All Chapters 2024 Test Bank - Advanced Pediatric Assessment Advanced Pediatric Assessment Third Edition Test Bank Chapter 1. Child Health Assessment: An Overview MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is reviewing changes in healthcare delivery and funding for pediatric populations. Which current trend in the pediatric setting should the nurse expect to find? a. Increased hospitalization of children b. Decreased number of uninsured...

Chapter 03: The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption Stegeman: The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Nutritional Care, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Each is a portion of the alimentary canal, except one. Which is the exception? a. Oral cavity b. Pharynx c. Larynx d. Esophagus e. Small intestine ANS: C The larynx is not a portion of the alimentary canal. This tubular structure is approximately 30-ft long and comprises all the body parts through which food passes. DIF...

ADULT HEALTH NURSING ETHICS: Correct Answer- Medicalization: Correct Answer-When a normal bodily process/characteristic ** or a previously normal behavior is considered worthy of medical dx or tx !!! Why are we talking about this? Correct Answer-the act of HCP's calling SOCIAL problems/disorders "illnesses" !!! -is badness an illness? infertility? obesity? alcoholism? --medicalize ---> make MONEY (financial)****** -these illnesses demand a CURE, but the "cure" may have a NEG...

Accountable - Answer answerable for one's actions activities of daily living (ADLs) - Answer personal daily care task, including bathing, skin, nail, and hair care, walking, eating and drinking, mouth care, dressing, transferring, and toileting acute care - Answer 24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or injuries; generally given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers adaptive devices - Answer special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform ADLs; a...

Exam 1 - NR324 / NR 324 (Latest 2024 / 2025) : Adult Health I - Chamberlain What is wrong with the body during DKA? - ANSWER It is too acidic Do people with COPD and other chronic respiratory illnesses hyper or hypoventilate? - ANSWER HYPOventilate What organs are the two regulators of acid in our body? - ANSWER ...

Final Exam: NURS 6540/ NURS6540 Test Bank | Advanced Practice Care of Frail Elders| More than 200 Questions and Answers with Rationales | Complete Guide| Verified 2023/2024 1. Mrs. Keating is a 70-year-old woman suffering from arthritis. She is seeing the nurse practitioner for her regular checkup. For a person with chronic degenerative conditions, which of the following should the nurse suggest for health promotion? 1. Take herbal supplements. 2. Increase physical activity. 3. Take ...

NRNP 6675/ NRNP6675 Midterm Exam Quiz Bank (2023/ 2024) | Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal? - Answer: B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx withdrawal s/s 2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP? - Answer: D) A&B only A) all have some degrees of prescriptive privileges i...

Which of the following healthcare settings is generally for people who will die in six months or less? A. Hospice care B. Long-term care C. Outpatient care D. Acute care - A. Hospice care Which of the following statements is true of long-term care? A. People with terminal illnesses do not live in long-term care facilities. B. Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic. C. People who live in long-term facilities are never able to return home. D. Long-term care takes place ...

A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship between aging and wellness? A) "It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing older." B) "We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of his diagnosis." C) "We need to make sure our teaching is not too detailed for someone of his age." D...