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Geriatrics Quiz 1 Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA) - ANS created to screen pts who present with mild cognitive complaints and usually perform in the normal range of the Mini-Mental State Examination/ One-page 30-point test administered in 10 min/ a score of 26 or above is normal/ if high school was n0ot completed, one paint is added to the score. MoCA Components - ANS Executive Functions (an alteration task adapted from the Trail Marking B task, phonemic fluency task, and ...

Geriatrics quiz 1 Geriatrics includes ages ___ and older - ANS 65 (1 in 7 Americans) ¨In 2014, ¤Age 65-74 age group (26.4 Million) ____ times larger than in 1900 ¤Age 75-84 (13.7 million) ___times larger ¤Age 85+ (6.2 million) ___ times larger - ANS 12 17 50 (aging populations) The number of Americans over 65 will more than ___ by 2060 - ANS double Do more men or women live with a spouse? - ANS more men do Top 3 states for number 65+? Top state by percentage? - ANS C...

geriatrics quiz 1 a complex genetically regulated interactive process of change in every living organismANS - biological aging cells have limited replication suggests that aging is the result of predictable cell death cells have genetically determined life span "hay flick limit or biological clockANS - programmed aging theories cells are prone to error at a certain time based on changes at cellular level are random and unpredictable - wear and tear, oxidative stress, f...

Geriatrics, Test Questions Exam 1 Ch. 1: Which one of the following is most true about the rule of fourths? A. One fourth of geriatric problems are iatrogenic. B. Little can be done to prevent three fourths of the problems of aging. C. For every medical complaint a patient has, a careful assessment can identify three other diagnoses. D. What use to be called normal aging can be largely explained by processes that are not normal. E. A good way to conduct a geriatric assessment...

Geriatrics Quiz 1 Concept of Functional reserve gradual sens. loss→ cardinal event→ intervention, or surg., or ↓activity Factors That Place Older Adults at Risk for Malnutrition Drugs (eg, reserpine, digoxin, antitumor agents) Chronic disease (eg, congestive heart failure, renal insuiciency, chronic gastrointestinal disease) Depression Dental and periodontal disease Decreased taste and smell Low socioeconomic level Physical weakness Isolation Food fads Brainpo...

Geriatrics - Quiz 1 class questions 1. Which of the following is an indication to begin early screening for prostate cancer? - ANS a. *African American race* - answer b. Cigarette smoking c. History of cryptorchidism d. Low sperm count 2. A patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease displays signs of bradykinesia. Which of the following drugs would be least helpful? - ANS a. Amantadine b. *Anticholinergics* - answer c. Levodopa d. Selective monoamine oxidase inh...

Geriatrics Quiz What is the single most important contributor to successful aging? - ANS Exercise Do the majority of people aged 75 & over have poor health? - ANS No What % of seniors live in nursing homes? - ANS 5% What is the fastest growing age group? - ANS 85+ The most prevalent form of abuse of older people living in community settings is - ANS financial exploitation True or False: depression is a normal part of aging, and is to be expected, particularly for those i...

Geriatrics Quiz Gerontology - ANS the study of the affects of time on human development Gerontological Nursing - ANS nursing for older adults, was considered inferior, paid less, experiences with older adults were inadequate with both quality and quality, attention focused on the sick rather than the well Geriatrics - ANS study of older ill patients Mortality - ANS death Morbidity - ANS illness Co Morbidities - ANS simultaneous presence of chronic illness which results...

TNCC final exam test 2023 Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - ANS 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, a...

Allied Final exam Which of the following is NOT one of the several variations used for scheduling? - ANS Triple booking The appointment book is a(n) ________ document that records the physician's day and time spent in contact with patients. - ANS legal Files are ________ by placing the appointment book or backup disks (in the case of electronic appointment scheduling) in a storage container or facility and keeping them for several years as backup documentation. - ANS archived 1) L...

EHS Fire Safety Annual Training 2023 Class "B" fires contain? - ANS Flammable liquids (alcohol, gasoline, kerosene Class "C" fires contain? - ANS Energized electrical equipment (appliances, electrical panels, power cords) Class "D" fires contain? - ANS Combustible metals (such as magnesium, zirconium) Class "K" fires contain? - ANS Special cooking media (such as deep fat fryers) Which type of Portable Fire Extinguisher is the most common at ASU? - ANS ABC Type How fa...

NISP Fire Safety Professional Oxygen, heat, and fuel - ANS To ignite and sustain a fire, a chemical reaction or spark is combined with: each chemical transported, produced or used on site. - ANS An SDS (Safety Data Sheet) is required for: heat - ANS The condition of warming measured by rising degree is: All over the building - ANS Sprinklers are effective because they release an extinguishing agent: 4-step process to use a fire extinguisher - ANS Define PASS Grease, ga...

RNFA FINAL EXAM In health care settings, the primary occupational source of radiation exposure is: - ANS Scatter Which of the following best describes the semi-restricted surgical practice area? - ANS Used for communication of information between the surgical suite and the rest of the health care facility If a health care worker who works with radiation become pregnant, she should: - ANS Promptly inform the radiation safety officer When using a single drape for a lithotomy...

Pharm: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process CH:43 A patient who has been instructed to use a liquid antacid medication to treat gastrointestinal upset asks the nurse about how to take this medication. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient? - ANS a. Take a laxative if constipation occurs. b. Take 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime. c. Take with at least 8 ounces of water to improve absorption. d. Take with milk to improve effectiveness. ANS: B Since ...

Pharmacology- A patient-centered nursing process approach A patient tells the nurse that he has started to take an OTC antihistamine, diphenhydramine. In teaching about side effects, what is most important for the nurse to tell the patient? A: To avoid insominia, do not take this drug at bedtime. B: Avoid driving a motor vehicle until stabilized on the drug C: Nightmares and nervousness are more likely in an adult D: Medication may cause excessive secretions - ANS B: Avoid driving...

Pharmacology- A patient-centered nursing process approach A patient tells the nurse that he has started to take an OTC antihistamine, diphenhydramine. In teaching about side effects, what is most important for the nurse to tell the patient? A: To avoid insominia, do not take this drug at bedtime. B: Avoid driving a motor vehicle until stabilized on the drug C: Nightmares and nervousness are more likely in an adult D: Medication may cause excessive secretions - ANS B: Avoid driving...

Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 6th Edition You are a nurse researcher interviewing senior oncology nurses, asking them to describe how they deal with the loss of a patient. The analysis of the interviews yields common themes describing the nurses' grief. This is an example of which type of study? - ANS Qualitative study. (A qualitative study involves inductive reasoning to develop generalizations or theories from specific observations or interviews. Historical research establish...

State board of nursing - ANS laws and regulations that govern nursing in their state o Ensure the state hospitals are complying with regulations o Issue and revoke nursing license Nurses must have license in every state they practice in JCHO - ANS Regulations for health care facilities Medicare - ANS Eligibility: 65+ , on disability for 2 years, or

ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nursing include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. Home healthcare B. Rehabilitation facilities C. Diagnostic centers D. Skilled nursing facilities E. Oncology centers - ANS a. home health care b. rehabilitation facilities c. skilled nursing facilities A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might hav...

ATI Fundamentals Final Exam State board of nursing - ANS laws and regulations that govern nursing in their state o Ensure the state hospitals are complying with regulations o Issue and revoke nursing license Nurses must have license in every state they practice in JCHO - ANS Regulations for health care facilities Medicare - ANS Eligibility: 65+ , on disability for 2 years, or diagnosed with ALS and end state renal failure and on dialysis o Four parts A: inpatient, limite...