Elderly care Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition 8e by Patricia A. Williams. Full Chapters test bank are included - Chap 1 to 20 - Complete Chapters UNIT I OVERVIEW OF AGING 1 Trends and Issues 2 Theories of Aging 3 Physiologic Changes UNIT II BASIC SKILLS FOR GERONTOLOGIC NURSING 4 Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations 5 Communicating With Older Adults 6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs 7 Medications and Older Adults 8 Health A...

TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock 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, an...

Final Exam: NR571/ NR 571 Complete Review (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum |Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Chamberlain Q: Challenges the providers Lack of familiarity with gender modification surg- eries Failure to use gender-neutral terms such as significant other, partner, personal pro- nouns, Lack of sensitivity when addressing sexual practices unique to the LGBTQ+ community, Lack of understanding of cultural behavior Patien...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen Q: Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level? Answer: The brain cannot store glucose therefore it needs a constant supply Q: Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator of blood sugar levels over a 3 month period Answer: 7% A1C in labs would show the average of blood sugar average over a 3 month time period and how it is managed Q: At diabetes ...

ALL 2023 HESI Fundamentals Exam Test Bank updated with [ngn] HESI Fundamentals Exam, Answered 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 ...

RCFE CERTIFICATION TEST 2023-2024 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY TEST 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE

Exam 3: NSG223/ NSG 223 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION What assessment is most critical in the early detection of compartment syndrome for a pt with a leg cast? Answer: Pain assessment QUESTION What is important nursing care for patients with a cast or splint? Answer: Assess for reports of burning (hotspots)can indicate a developing pressure ulcer. QUESTION How can the ...

ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2022/2023. 1. A nurse is teaching patients about health care information. Which patient will the nurse assess closely for health literacy? a. A patient 35 years old b. A patient 68 years old c. A patient with a college degree d. A patient with a high-school diploma ANS: B About 9 out of 10 people in the United States experience challenges in using health care information. Patients who are especially vulnerable are the elderly (age 65+), immigrants, p...

WGU D220 Objective Assessment Version 1 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Information Technology in Nursing Practice | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A Confirming data accuracy or Analyzing a single piece of data in multiple ways Answer: Triangulation QUESTION What is included in meaningful use Answer: Use of electronic prescribing QUESTION What is the goal of the Health Information Exchange Answer: To allow insurance companies & providers to b...

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...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A – Hondros Q: Does sleep efficiency increase with age? Answer: No, sleep efficiency decreases, older adults may complain that they do not feel refreshed after sleep. Q: Does the risk for sleep disorders increase with age? Answer: Yes Q: Nocturnal Movement Disorders Answer: Restless leg syn...