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Geriatrics Quiz 3 The nurse caring for older adults knows age-related changes to the epidermis affect the older adult in which manner? Body temperature regulation is impaired. The aging patient presents to the clinic with multiple well-defined, small areas of skin that are more darkly pigmented than others on the hands, forearms, and face. How should the nurse document this finding? Senile lentigo The 80-year-old patient presents to the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse notes the p...

CHAPTER 3: BASIC GERIATRICS NURSING (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)2023-2024 Heredity, enviroment, health maintantence. - CORRECT ANSWER-3 things that significantly affect the timing and magnitude of age related changes. Arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-The leading cause of disability in the United States. Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, cerebrovascular disease, Alzheimer's, pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER-According to the CDC, these are the leading causes of death in the Un...

The family nurse practitioner participates in a hospital-based quality improvement project. The nurse practitioner reviews four charts per month of a nurse practitioner colleague to ensure diabetes protocols are met. This process is a: core competency. force field analysis. peer review. risk analysis. 22. systematic reviews.: Evidence-based practice in clinical management is grounded in: clinical practice guidelines. cohort studies. expert opinions. systematic reviews. 23. root caus...

Geriatrics Test 1 1. What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s? a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable. b. Complications from disease increased mortality. c. Older adults' needs are similar to those of all adults. d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity. - ANS d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity. To what age group does the term "aged" apply? a. 55-64 years of age b. 65-74 years of age c...

APEA 3p FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 GRADED A 1. Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter medication? A- Dopamine B- Gabapentin C- Mu D- Cortisol 2. Which of the following is considered a synovial joint? A- -Vertebral bodies of the spine B- - Skull C- -Shoulder D- - Pubic symphysis of the pelvis 3. The most common sign associated with substance abuse in an adolescent is: A- - Poor school performance B- - Change in sleep habits C- - Increas...

A). Right lower lobe crackles 13 yo male diagnosed as bronchitis was treated with fluids and expectant. He returns with fever 102.8, R. pleuretic pain, and green sputum. which of the following would be an expected finding? a) Right lower lobe crackles B) decreased fremitus c)bilateral wheezing d)normal percussion c) The child quickly begins using arm to pick up toy 3yo diagnosed with radial head subluxation (nursemaid elbow). After closed manipulation the best indicator of successfu...

BASIC GERIATRICS UNITS 1,2,3 LATEST EXAM(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) A+ GRADED international_____ occurs whinny person deliberately plans to mistreat or harm another person. - CORRECT ANSWER-ABUSE The group responsible for the rapid growth in the older adult population is the group known as the _______. - CORRECT ANSWER-BABY BOOMERS Population size, distribution, and vital statistics would be included in the statistical study of human populations known as_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-DEMOGRAPH...

Chapter 01: Trends and Issues Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s? a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable. b. Complications from disease increased mortality. c. Older adults’ needs are similar to those of all adults. d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity. ANS: D Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people live longer. ...

APEA 3p FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 GRADED A 1. Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter medication? A- Dopamine B- Gabapentin C- Mu D- Cortisol 2. Which of the following is considered a synovial joint? A- -Vertebral bodies of the spine B- - Skull C- -Shoulder D- - Pubic symphysis of the pelvis 3. The most common sign associated with substance abuse in an adolescent is: A- - Poor school performance B- - Change in sleep habits C- - Increas...

Eye exams, Dental exams ,physical exams - Answer- Preventive visits that should be done annually in the older population. Pneumococcal vaccination - Answer- Should be done on older patients between the ages of 65 to 70 every 10 years. Influenza vaccine - Answer- This vaccine must be obtained on the yearly basis usually in the fall Tetanus, diphtheria,pertussis (Tdap vaccine) - Answer- Protects against contagious and deadly diseases this vaccine needs to be given once in a lifetime. S...