Geri Final Questions And Answers

which information obtained by the nurse during preoperative assessment of a geriatric patient is most important to assess further A. the pt. has used acupressure to relieve postoperative nausea in the past B. the pt. recently visited a chiropractor for back pain C. the pt. uses several herbal remedies routinely D. the pt. expresses a wish to use acupuncture for postoperative pain control - ANS C. the pt. uses several herbal remedies routinely Select the following statements that are true about ginseng as a commonly used herb. SATA A. used to improve mental and physical stamina B. decreased cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins C. can cause Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) D. can exacerbate asthma E. may increase the risk of bleeding F. may lower blood glucose - ANS A. used to improve mental and physical stamina C. can cause Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) E. may increase the risk of bleeding F. may lower blood glucose The order is to give 600 mg of Ampicillin IM q8h. The directions for dilution on the 2 gm vial reads: reconstitute with 4.8 mL of sterile water to obtain a concentration of 400 mg per mL. How many mL will the nurse administer per dose? - ANS 1.5 A pt. who has nausea associated with chemotherapy asks the nurse whether there are any complementary and alternative therapies that might be effective. The nurse should discuss the use of which of the following? A. aloe B. music therapy C. acupuncture D. magnet therapy - ANS C. acupuncture While obtaining a health history of an older adult pt. who has a large infected wound to the foot, the nurse learns that the pt. has taken goldenseal to boost immune function rather than taking the prescribed antibiotics for the infection. Which action by the nurse is initially most appropriate? A. ask the pt., "How do you feel about using both antibiotics and natural remedies?" B. tell the pt. that studies of goldenseal show that it is not effective in treating infection C. instruct the pt. about reasons for exclusive antibiotic use to treat infection D. tell the pt. that the doctor will likely change the antibiotic order - ANS A. ask the pt., "How do you feel about using both antibiotics and natural remedies?" Select the following statements that are true about St. John's wort as a commonly used herb. SATA A. used for insomnia B. used to treat migraine headaches C. can cause confusion D. used for depression E. should be avoided with MAOIs - ANS A. used for insomnia C. can cause confusion D. used for depression E. should be avoided with MAOIs