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A negative attitude towards aging and the aged is called: A. geriatrics B. racism C. ageism D. ethnocentrism Answer: C Which of the following is not considered a core competency for nurses caring for older adults? A. Analyze the impact of an aging society on the health care system B. Obtain certification in gerontological nursing C. Prevent or reduce common risk factors that contribute to functional decline D. Recognize one's own attitudes about aging Answer: B The nurse wishes to o...

A 60-year-old woman presents with a chief complaint of uncomfortable breathing on exertion. She has had a minimally productive cough for several years that does not bother her. On further questioning, she states that her breathing gets much worse when she lies down. The most likely cause of her dyspnea is: Cardiac 2. A 68-year-old male presents with a chief complaint of episodes of lightheadedness or dizziness. He states that sweating, tachycardia, and some hand trembling are often associa...

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NR 601 Final Study Guide Week 5- Glucose Metabolism Disorders/Obesity Dunphy  Chapter 58: Diabetes Mellitus p.909-938 Kennedy  Chapter 14: Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders p.369-376 o Obesity p.392-396 Glucose Metabolism Disorders Types of diabetes (prediabetes, type 1, and type 2) Prediabetes: fasting glucose consistently elevated above the normal range but less than 100-125. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) state of hyperglycemia where 2 hr post glucose load glyc...

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1 NR 601 FINAL EXAM 1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about palliative care teams?  A: Provide weekly home visits 2. A 55-year-old women has type 2 DM she had three UTIs in the last 9 months and she is concerned about her kidneys. She has no report of dysuria, frequency or urgency at this time. Which of the following is the best action to follow?  A: Recheck UA dipstick today 3. According to the sexuality presentation, atrophic vaginitis (AV)...

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Chapter 1: Changes with Aging Answers At the end Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is: A. Reduced physiological reserve B. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms C. Impaired immunological response D. All of the above ____ 2. The strongest evidence regarding normal physiological aging is available through: A. Randomized controlled clinical ...

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Metacholine test airway decreases in size after metacholine test Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry) a machine records the volume and speed of air as a patient breathes in and out Take a deep breath and blow out as hard and fast as you can for as long as you can 00:02 01:10 FEV1 forced expiratory volume in 1 second Full vital capacity all of the air that you breathed out FEV1/FVC normal =>80% Asthma (or any other obstruction disease) FEV1/FVC <80%...

FEV1 Greater than or equal to 80% predicted Gold 1: Mild COPD 50% less than or equal to FEV1 Less than 80% predicted Gold 2: Moderate COPD 00:24 01:10 30% less than or equal to FEV1 Less than 50% predicted Gold 3: Severe COPD FEV1 Less than 30% predicted Gold 4: Very severe COPD What gold guidelines suggest following meds for COPD Long acting bronchodilators (LABA) A long acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) or both Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) Although not fo...

Name 3 ways physiological changes from aging impact the body 1: reduces physiological reserve of most body systems, particularly, cardiac, respiratory, & renal. 2: Reduces homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems such as temp control and fluid & electrolyte balance. 3: Impaired immunological function- greater risk f preferred amount of exercise for older adult 30 minutes per day for 5 days a week of moderate exercise; if weight management is part of this, 60 minutes...

The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is - FEV1/FVC ratio The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart - The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis A 55 yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is causing a cough and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was most likely prescribed? - Lisinopril MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment wi...

NR 601 Week 3 quiz- Knowledge check, Chamberlain College of Nursing, NR 601: Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family

NR 601 Week 3 Quiz- Knowledge Check, Chamberlain College of Nursing, NR 601: Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family