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neurologic changes of older adults - CORRECT ANSWER- -slower reaction time -decreased senses (touch, smell, taste) -decreased visual acuity -night blindness -inability to hear high-pitched sounds -reduced spatial awareness integumentary changes of older adults - CORRECT ANSWER- - decreased skin turgor, subcutaneous fat, and connective tissue leading to wrinkles and dry, transparent skin - thickened fingernails and toenails cardiovascular/pulmonary changes of older adults - CORRECT ANS...

Three components of sensory experience Reception Perception Reaction when do sensory alterations occur? when a person has difficulty receiving or perceiving stimuli What factors affect sensory function? Aging What is included in a thorough assessment of the sensory system? Mental status, physical assessment, and survey of environmental hazards How does one make a clinical judgement about a patients sensory problems? Anticipating expected signs and symptoms of a sensory condition, matc...

Cardiovascular system function pumping blood (oxygenated and deoxygenated) Oxygenated blood blood that carries an abundant amount of oxygen to the tissues deoxygenated blood blood pumped back into the lungs Ventilation process of moving gases into and out of the lungs Diffusion Movement of O2 and CO2 by concentration gradient inspiration inspiration Exhalation expiration perfusion cardiovascular system pumping blood- oxygenated blood to the tissuedeoxygenated to the lungs Hypoxia...

Florence nightingale founder of modern nursing, made it respectable. Focused on nutrition, established nursing education wrote the first nursing theory and created health and wellness nursing. Believed nursing was separate and distinct from medicine Clara Barton Founder of the Red Cross Lillian Wald Founder of public health nursing Role: Teacher/Educator The use of communication skills to assess, implement, and evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet learning needs of patients ...

What are some things nurses should assess for in the home environment that could affect immobility? Non-skid house shoes Rugs Things in the pathway The bed should always be in this position if the patient is lying in it? Low locked position What is the largest organ of the body? Skin How many stages are there to stage or classify the wound? 4 stages This is the difference between acute vs chronic wounds? Acute: Develop as a result of injury and typically a result of trauma. Chronic:...

What are the 6 steps of the Nursing Clinical Judgment Model (NCJMM)? Recognize cues, Analyze cues, Prioritize hypotheses, Generate solutions, Take action, Evaluate outcomes What does the DSM-5 do? Classifies mental disorders with specific diagnostic criteria What part of the brain controls emotion and memory? Limbic system Name 3 neurotransmitters involved in mental health. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine What are Extrapyramidal Side Effects (EPS) Drug-induced movement disorders (e...

A school nurse is performing an assessment of a student who states, "I'm too tired to keep my head up in class." The student has a low-grade fever. The nurse would interpret these findings as indicating which stage of infection? A) Incubation period B) Prodromal stage C) Full stage of illness D) Convalescent period - CORRECT ANSWER-B During the prodromal stage, the person has vague signs and symptoms, such as fatigue and a low-grade fever. There are no obvious symptoms of infect...

Bacteria One of the most common causes of an infection. Classification based on size, shape and wall staining 3 Shapes: Cocci (Spherical), Bacilli (Rod), Spirilla (Spiral) -Responsive to antibiotics Strep, E.coli Virus One of the most common causes of infection 4 Types: Helical, Polyhedral, Spherical, Complex Coronavirus, Rhinovirus, Influenza, Herpes Simplex Fungi One of the most common causes of infection Causes Tinea (Ringworm) and Candida (Thrush) infections. Tinea, Candida Par...

Function of the Cardiopulmonary System Cardiac and respiratory systems work together to supply the blood with the oxygen necessary to carry out the respiratory and metabolic processes to sustain life. Respiratory Ventilation, perfusion, transportation of respiratory gases Cardiac Transport mechanism to distribute 02 to cells Factors that affect Oxygenation/Alterations in Respiratory Functions Hypoxia, Hypoventilation, Hyperventilation Hypoxia • Condition where body is deprived of ad...

Atorvastatin AE: muscle cramps, hepatitis, can cause injury to the liver- rhabdomyolysis Mipomersen Can be hepatotoxic! Cholestyramine -indicated for pruritus due to biliary obstruction - fat soluble vitamin deficiencies (vit ADEK), decreased absorption of other meds (do not take together) Ezetimibe -inhibits the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines. -causes fat soluble vitamin deficiencies. Gemfibrozil Can cause myopathy, leading to muscle pains. Niacin (Vitamin B3) -causes...

Section 1: Scope and Authority of Class B License 1. According to the Philadelphia Administrative Code, a "Major Building" is defined as one that is: A. Taller than 5 stories or covering more than 25,000 square feet. B. More than 3 stories high, more than 40 feet tall, or covers 10,000 square feet or more. C. Constructed primarily of steel or reinforced concrete. D. Located in a designated historic district. Answer: B. Rationale: The Philadelphia Administrative Code, specifically A...

Domain 1: Earthwork Construction & Soil Mechanics Soil Classification & Properties 1. A soil sample from a job site in Las Vegas has a liquid limit (LL) of 45 and a plasticity index (PI) of 20. According to the Unified Soil Classification System used in Nevada, how is this soil classified? A. A-1-a (Granular) B. A-2-4 (Silty Sand) C. A-4 (Clay) D. A-6 (Organic) Answer: C. A-4 (Clay) Rationale: The Unified Soil Classification System differentiates soils based on their plasticity and gr...

1. What is the primary function of a septic tank within an onsite wastewater treatment system? A) To completely purify the wastewater to drinking water standards B) To separate solids from liquids and promote partial decomposition of organic matter C) To store all wastewater generated by a household indefinitely D) To chlorinate the effluent to kill all bacteria before it enters the soil Answer: B The fundamental role of a septic tank is primary treatment. It receives all raw wastewater ...

1. A buyer purchases a rental home that is fully furnished. The document used to transfer title to the furniture is: A. Quitclaim deed B. Bill of sale C. Special warranty deed D. General warranty deed Answer: B. Bill of sale Rationale: Deeds are used to transfer title to real property (land and attachments). A bill of sale is the legal instrument used to transfer title to personal property, which includes items like furniture that are not permanently affixed to the real estate. 2. Ben...

A 38-ton air conditioning system is operating with a suction line pressure of 68 psig and a suction line temperature of 50°F. Using a pressure-temperature chart for R-410A, the saturation temperature at 68 psig is approximately 40°F. What is the operating superheat? A. 28°F B. 18°F C. 10°F D. 5°F Correct Answer: C. 10°F Rationale: Superheat is calculated by subtracting the saturation temperature (the temperature at which the refrigerant boils at a given pressure) from the actual...

1. Which satellite orbit remains fixed relative to a specific point on the Earth's equator? A) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) B) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) C) Geostationary Orbit (GEO) D) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) Answer: C Rationale: A satellite in geostationary orbit (GEO) orbits at an altitude of approximately 35,786 kilometers (22,236 miles) and has an orbital period that matches Earth's rotation. This makes it appear stationary over a fixed point on the equator, which is ideal for ...

1. In the refrigeration cycle, which component is responsible for compressing the refrigerant? A) Condenser B) Compressor C) Evaporator D) Expansion Valve Answer: B Explanation: The compressor acts as the heart of the refrigeration system. It takes in low-pressure, low-temperature refrigerant vapor and mechanically compresses it, which significantly increases both its pressure and temperature. This high-pressure, high-temperature vapor is then pushed to the condenser to begin the heat...

Part 1: Contract Administration & Project Management 1. According to Louisiana DOTD specifications, the contractor must notify the Engineer a minimum of how many hours before beginning any construction operations? A. 12 hours B. 24 hours C. 48 hours D. 72 hours Answer: B. 24 hours Rationale: This notification requirement allows the Engineer's field office to schedule personnel, arrange for necessary testing equipment, and conduct any required preactivity inspections. It ensures that...

Fowl plague - CORRECT ANSWER-Caused by type A influenza orthomyxovirus In strongyloidiasis, the parasite Strongyloides stercoralis may undergo heterogonic cycle when environmental conditions are favorable. Heterogonic refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER-development of free living males and female which subsequently produce infective larva The base of the insecticide commonly used for destruction of mites which cause scabies on domestic animals - CORRECT ANSWER-Rotenone A general measure which is ...

Brevetoxin - CORRECT ANSWER-A group of similar neurotoxic compounds which are tasteless and odorless. Although toxicity can result from inhalational, dermal, or oral exposure, the most common route of exposure is by oral ingestion of contaminated shellfish. Illness from oral ingestion is characterized by a combination of gastrointestinal and neurologic signs and symptoms. Gastrointestinal symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Neurologic signs and symptoms include paresth...