Care of the elderly Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

An elderly client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care? A. Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes. B. Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities. C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence. D. Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position. - To avoid shearing forces when repositioning, the client should be lifted gently across a surface (D). Reddened ...

Table Of Contents UNIT I: Foundations in Theory Chapter 1. Mental Health and Mental Illness Chapter 2. Theories and Therapies Chapter 3. Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology UNIT II: Foundations for Practice Chapter 4. Treatment Settings Chapter 5. Cultural Implications Chapter 6. Legal and Ethical Considerations UNIT III: Psychosocial Nursing Tools Chapter 7. The Nursing Process and Standards of Care Chapter 8. Therapeutic Relationships Chapter 9. Therapeutic Communicati...

TNCC Final Exam Test 2023 Question and Answers – Open Book Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock? An elderly patient ...

NUR206/ NUR 206 HESI (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Community Nursing Concepts Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: A nurse is planning a nutrition class for a group of senior citizens at a community center and wants to emphasize the amount and types of fat in some foods versus others. What is the best teaching method for the nurse to use? a. Display posters with foods and tell seniors about fat content b. Determine foods most often eaten by this group an...

Hartman's CNA Final Review (for final exam) Questions & Answers Rated 100% Correct Another name for a long-term care facility is: A. Extended care facility B. Home health care facility C. Assisted living facility D. Adult day services facility - Correct Answer-A. Extended care facility Assisted living facilities are initially for: A. People who need 24-hour, intensive care B. People who need some help with daily care C. People who will die within six months D. People who need acute c...

Test Bank Family Practice Guidelines 5th Edition Cash Glass Mullen Table of Contents Chapter 1. Health Maintenance Guidelines ...................................................................... 2 Chapter 2. Public Health Guidelines .............................................................................. 26 Chapter 3. Pain Management Guidelines ....................................................................... 50 Chapter 4. Dermatology Guidelines ......................................

Exam 2: NUR163 / NUR 163 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review | Complete Guide with Verified Answers | 100% Correct – Hondros Q: Relaxation Techniques for Stress Management Answer: exercise, art therapy, music, prayer, meditation, reiki, breathing exercises, massage Q: What is a challenging stressor? Answer: Manageable, but requires mobilization of sources Q: What is a neutral stressor? Answer: taxes existing resources Q: What is a thre...

Exam 1: NR302/ NR 302| 2023/ 2024 Update Health Assessment I Exam Practice | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain QUESTION The nurse recognizes that working with children with a different cultural perspective may be especially difficult because: A) children have spiritual needs that are influenced by their stages of development. B) children have spiritual needs that are direct reflections of what is occurring in their homes. C) religious beliefs rarely affec...

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers 5th Edition Woo & Robinson Test Bank UNIT I. THE FOUNDATION Chapter 1. The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber Chapter 2. Review of the Basic Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 3. Rational Drug Selection Chapter 4. Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing Chapter 5. Adverse Drug Reactions Chapter 6. An Introduction to Pharmacogenetics Chapter 7. Nutrition and Neutraceuticals Chapter 8. Herbal Therapies and Cannabis Chapter...

JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION FINAL STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022/2023 SCORE A+ Along with weight reduction, what vitamins are recommended to help with bone health? - Correct Answer Vitamin C Loss of muscle mass can be halted or reversed with which of the following? - Correct Answer Strength gaining exercises A 79 year old client has been admitted to a long tern care facility that follows a liberal diet approach. The client has a long history of high cholesterol and desire a low cholesterol...