NURS C475 (NURSC475)

A nurse performs a reflective cultural self-assessment. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect? - Answer Progression from judgmental views of other cultures to recognition of positive attributes A nurse who works with older adults is teaching a colleague about the similarities and differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following questions best conveys the focus of gerontology? - Answer "How can we help older adults maintain wellness as they age?...

The unit leader on an inpatient psychiatric unit of a large hospital has been in the position for 3 months. The unit leader is frustrated by how little time is available to work with clients and how few changes have been implemented in that time. The phase of role transition being experienced is the role of: - Answer discrepancy An interviewee for a nurse manager position asks for a copy of the organizational chart. Organizational charts provide information about the role component of: -...

Mr. G has just been told he has a serious illness. Which of the following statements reflects respectful communication with him about his treatment and illness? - Answer "It is important that we understand what your hopes are for your treatment of this illness." You are teaching your colleagues about myths and realities of communication in palliative care. Which is a correct statement about communication? - Answer "The majority of messages we send are non-verbal." You are...

Human traffickers most frequently fit, which of these profiles - Answer Females A healthcare professional he is an elderly patient daughter telling her mother. I can't believe you saw your pants again mom I won't allow you to watch your show tonight. The patient is experiencing. - Answer Psychological Abuse Advanced directors are documents which state a patient's decision concerning - Answer Medical tx Patient Self-Determination Act - Answer Ensure that every patien...

person directly and deliberately causes the patient's death. (given an overdose of painkillers) - Answer active eunthanasia person does not directly cause patient's death, they just allow them to die. (withhold meds or feedings, taken off of 02) - Answer passive euthanasia occurs with advancing age. Development of this can be postural, often corrected with exercise and strengthening program. - Answer senile kyphosis Very susceptible to heat and cold. Decrease wound healin...

NURS C475 Care of the older Adult study guide OBjectives( Download To Score An A)

NURS C475 Care of the older Adult study guide OBjectives( Download To Score An A)

STUDY GUIDE for C475 Care of Older Adult Objective Assessment | Western Governors University - NURS C475; Exam questions are taken from the Learning Objectives under the 9 Competencies

Loss, grief quiz 5 John is a 70-year-old male whose wife died from COPD two months ago. They were very close, married for 52 years, and had no children. He comes by the nursing unit to bring you all candy and a thank you note for all the times you cared for her the past year. He tells you he is struggling to want to eat since she always was the cook, and is just not ready to go out to dinner with his buddies, even though they keep asking him. Your assessment is that John is: A Experiencing norma...