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Exam 1: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: geriatric syndromes examples Answer: pressure ulcers sleep disorders delirium frailty Q: A pt who states "i was forced to retire 5 years early" indicates a need for Answer: referral to support Q: elderly at highest risk for elder abuse Answer: elder with Alzhemier's Q: The nurse assesses an older adult who has a broken arm and multiple bruises. What action sh...

Which one of the following is most true about the rule of fourths? a. One fourth of geriatric problems are iatrogenic. b. Little can be done to prevent three fourths of the problems of aging. c. For every medical complaint a patient has, a careful assessment can identify three other diagnoses. d. What used to be called normal aging can be largely explained by processes that are not normal. e. A good way to conduct a geriatric assessment is to use four categories: mental, physical, ...

NRNP 6540 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS). 1. When would the influenza vaccine be absolutely contraindicated? 2. You see a 69-year-old patient who recently moved to town and does not remember his last tetanus shot. What would you do? 3. E. D. is a 78-year-old woman who does not remember if she has ever had the immunization for herpes zoster. She does remember having chicken pox as a child. What would you recommend for her? Correct Answer: You c...

Final Exam: NR601/ NR 601 Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum Final Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 New Update 1. The following are components of the open disclosure of medical error, except: a. An apology to the injured patient. b. An explanation of the error in lay language. c. A best guess as to why the error occurred. d. An assurance that a full investigation will take place. Answer: c. A best guess as to why the er...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGIC NURSING 6TH EDITION BY MEINER ALL CHAPTERS Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute care setting. b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice. c. elevate the practice of ge...

Test Bank Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 9th Edition Table of Contents Chapter 1 Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness ....................................................... 2 Chapter 2 Addressing Diversity of Older Adults............................................................................ 13 Chapter 3 Applying a Nursing Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults .............................. 25 Chapter 4 Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Well ..................