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Models of Evidence-Based Care Delivery for the Older Adult Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) is a national program that focuses on system-wide improvement in the health care of older adults. Goals of NICHE: Goals are directed toward system improvement of care of older adults. Additional goals of NICHE are to improve the quality of care provided to older patients and improve nurse competence in the care of older adults. Modification of The Practice Environment: NICHE teac...

A 62-year-old man who works in a factory line takes indomethacin for arthritis. He recently read in a magazine that older individuals should take baby aspirin (81 mg) to decrease incidence of heart disease. Soon has problem with ringing in his ears. Which should nurse suspect? - Answer Tinnitus A 65-yr old woman is speaking to her nurse at the primary care clinic. She states that it is very painful when she has sexual relations. She asks the nurse what she can do to alleviate the pain. Whi...

The scope of nursing practice is influenced by the unique needs of the population being served and is regulated by ________. The AARP The ANA The state The Federal Government - Answer The state Which term does the CDC use to mean the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level? Aging in place Househole elderly Assisted living Freedom - Answer Aging in place Which initiat...

A female patient is newly admitted to a long-term care facility. The patient is not satisfied with the conditions of the facility, takes a highly active role in her health care, and because of her ability to access information, has as much knowledge as her health care providers on some health issues. The nurse interprets these findings as indicating that the patient is most likely: Answers: A. An old-old woman over age 85 B. A young-old female baby boomer who just turned 65 years of age C....

History - Answer 1904: first article on Care of the adult: Published in the American Journal of Nursing 1935: Federal Old Age Insurance Law-Social Security 1961: ANA recommended specialty group for geriatric nurses 1966: Division of Geriatric Nursing-Specialty of Gerontological Nursing 1970: First Standard for Geriatric Nursing Practice 1975: Certification of Geriatric Nursing Gerontological nursing - Answer Involves the care of aging people and emphasizes the promot...

According to biologic theory, which statement describes the effect of aging on organs and organ systems? Errors that are repeated lead to death of cells. All organs within an organism do not age at the same rate. Aging impacts the immune system, preventing the cross-linking agent from being established. Free radicals do not attach themselves to molecules in the cell membranes of unsaturated lipids. - Answer All organs within an organism do not age at the same rate. Biological theory de...

Question 1 of 8 Which term describes the yellowing around the cornea that occurs with aging? Jaundice Cataracts Blepharitis Arcus senilis - Answer Arcus senilis Arcus senilis causes yellowing around the cornea and causes a round ring of fat deposits. Question 2 of 8 Which middle ear change could impact an older person's ability to hear? Degeneration of the ossicles Decreased vestibular sensitivity The tragi become larger and coarser Auricles lose cartilage and elasticity - An...

1. The nurse administered magnesium sulfate to a woman experiencing preterm labor, following a health care provider prescription. Which assessment would concern the nurse? Urine output of 50 mL Oxygen saturation of 95% 10 respirations per minute Bronchial sounds heard over the body of the sternum - Answer 10 respirations per minute 2. Which risk factor identified by the nurse places the patient at risk for preterm labor (PTL)? Family history of cervical cancer Homelessness Hypertens...

1. Which disorders have a known chromosomal inheritance pattern? Select all that apply. Down Syndrome Turner Syndrome Marfan Syndrome Fragile X Syndrome Edwards Syndrome - Answer Down Syndrome Turner Syndrome Edwards Syndrome 2. Which genetic disorders can be understood using Punnett squares? Select all that apply. Polygenic Disorder Single Gene Disorder Chromosomal Disorder Autosomal Recessive Disorder Autosomal Dominant Disorder - Answer Single Gene Disorder Autosom...

1. A weight gain of 1.49 lb (0.68 kg) per month is expected from birth until which month? 6 months 8 months 10 months 12 months - Answer 6 months 2. At which age should infants achieve proper eye coordination? Infants should achieve proper eye coordination by 2 weeks to 1 month. Infants should achieve proper eye coordination by 1-2 months. Infants should achieve proper eye coordination by 2 to 4 months. Infants should achieve proper eye coordination by 4 to 6 months. - Answer In...