NURSING 6420

| 1. An 86-year-old patient who wears a hearing aid complains of poor hearing in the affected ear. In addition to possible hearing aid malfunction, this condition is often due to 2. In examination of the nose, the clinician observes gray, pale mucous membranes with clear, serous discharge. This is most likely indicative of 3. A 45 year old patient presents with ‘sore throat’ and fever for one week. After a quick strep screen you determine the patient has Strep throat. You know that streptoco...

|1.In AR disorders, carriers have: 2. A 76-year-old patient with a 200-pack year smoking history presents with complaints of chronic cough, dyspnea, fatigue, hemoptysis, and weight loss over the pa st 2 months. The physical exam reveals decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion over the left lower lung field. The chest X-ray demonstrates shift of the mediastinum and trachea to the left. These are classic signs of: 3. The nurse practitioner is discussing lifestyle changes with a patient ...

| 1. Which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health history? 2. A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may inc lude exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because: 3. A 55-year-old post-menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw pain on heavy exertion. There were no complaints of chest pain. Her ECG indicates normal sinus rhythm without ST segment abnormalities. Your plan ma...

Question : The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is: Student Answer: Reduced physiological reserve Reduced homeostatic mechanisms Impaired immunological response All of the above Instructor Explanation: The major impact of all of these physiological changes can be highlighted with three primary points. First, there is a reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, particularly cardiac, respiratory, and renal. Second, there are reduc...