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After completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: Objective. A patient tells the nurse that he is very nervous, is nauseated, and “feels hot.” These types of data would be: Subjective. Barriers to incorporating EBP include: Nurses’ lack of research skills in evaluating the quality of research studies. The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly a...

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...

The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older adult because: a. disability was viewed as unavoidable. b. complications from disease increased mortality. c. older adults needs are similar to those of all adults. d. preventive health care practices increased longevity. ANS: D Increased preventive health care prac

Chapter Principles of Gerontology Key terms epidemiology 9 geriatrics 4 gerontologists 4 gerontology 4 homeostasis 17 homeostenosis 17 life expectancy 4 life span 11 risk factors 8 senescence 16 Learning OutCOmes On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Interpret demographic data according to race, gender, and age. 2. Relate leading causes of morbidity and mortality among older adults. 3. Identify common myths of aging and their contribution to ageism. 4...

When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for their African American newborn, the nurse replies that, “2010 statistics indicate that your son: a. will have a life expectancy of approximately 65 years.” b. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s.” c. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday.” d. is likely to live into his late 90s.” ANS: C In 2010, men in the United States at age 60 can expect to live another 22 years. The life expectancy of Africa...

A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill. c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease. d. Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness. ANS: D Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of well...

⦁ The nurse works with a program that performs interviews, blood work, and digital rectal exams aimed at identifying older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The program also facilitates bathroom alterations in older adults' homes to ensure men with BPH have easy access to a toilet. Which of the following components of health promotion has yet to be implemented in the program? ⦁ Screening ⦁ Risk assessment ⦁ Environmental modification ⦁ Risk reduction interventions...

An older African-American client shares that they, "Don't hear as well as they used to." Responding based on evidence-based data, the nurse will: Question 1 options: Inquire as to whether the client has tinnitus. Assess the client for middle ear fluid accumulation. Ask whether the client has ever been diagnosed with otosclerosis. Check the client's ears for a cerumen impaction. Question 2 The major focus regarding nursing education for the older adult regarding the use of herba...

Mr. Dey is a 69-year-old man who has been a cigarette smoker since his late teens. In recent weeks, he has asked the nurse who helps manage his diabetes numerous questions about the potential benefits of quitting smoking, a subject that he has normally avoided in past interactions. The nurse has now explicitly asked Mr. Dey if he would like to quit smoking, to which he has replied that he will “give it some serious thought.” Mr. Dey is demonstrating what stage of the transtheoretical model (...

Mr. Dey is a 69-year-old man who has been a cigarette smoker since his late teens. In recent weeks, he has asked the nurse who helps manage his diabetes numerous questions about the potential benefits of quitting smoking, a subject that he has normally avoided in past interactions. The nurse has now explicitly asked Mr. Dey if he would like to quit smoking, to which he has replied that he will “give it some serious thought.” Mr. Dey is demonstrating what stage of the transtheoretical model (...

PHTLS Study Guide Questions and Answers (2023) (Verified Answers) Inadequate perfusion/energy production at the cellular level. Shock Why are case studies important in the hospital? It gives us evidence based practice. What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? Without oxygen When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? Right away. Why do we needle decompress somebody? If there is an increase work of breathing/absent lung sounds/ inadequate perfusion What is the ...

What does knowledge about good decision making lead one to believe? Good decision makers are usually right-brain, intuitive thinkers Effective decision makers are sensitive to the situation and to others Good decisions are usually made by left-brain, logical thinkers Good decision making requires analytical rather than creative processes Ans: B Feedback: Good decision makers seem to have antennae that make them particularly sensitive to other people and situations. Left-brain thinkers are ...

⦁ The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older adult because: ⦁ disability was viewed as unavoidable. ⦁ complications from disease increased mortality. ⦁ older adults needs are similar to those of all adults. ⦁ preventive health care practices increased longevity. ANS: D Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people live longer. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2 TOP...

The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and permanently, is known as: A. Conization B. Cavitation C. Crepitation D. Contusion B. Cavitation The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy exchange is: A. Mass of the bodies involved B. Velocity of the bodies involved C. Density of the tissues involved D. Surface area of the impact involved B. Velocity of the bodies involved In the management of shock, iso...

1. The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both tem- porarily and permanently, is known as: : Cavitation 2. The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy exchange is:: Velocity of the bodies involved 3. In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as Ringer's, are preferred because: : These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water solutions, such as D5W 4. With respect to the distance...

A 30 year old male is injured in a terror bombing. He experiences traumatic amputation of his left leg at knee level. An improvised tourniquet was put in place by bystanders. The victim is conscious and in severe pain. You first action should be to do which of the following? Confirm the tourniquet was properly applied. Which of the following inform

A 30 year old male is injured in a terror bombing. He experiences traumatic amputation of his left leg at knee level. An improvised tourniquet was put in place by bystanders. The victim is conscious and in severe pain. You first action should be to do which of the following? Confirm the tourniquet was properly applied. Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey? vitals When caring for a trauma patient a principle is what is necessary for patient improvemen...

Which of the following descriptions meets the criteria for transport to a facility with a burn unit? correct answer A 25 year old male with an electrical burn across his chest The preferred method of dressing burns in the prehospital setting is: ⦁ correct answer Dry sterile dressing In assessing the hypothermic patient in the prehospital setting, the most reliable indicator of the severity of hypothermia is: ⦁ correct answer Rectal temperature In the normal child, which ...

A patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumothorax? ⦁ Distended neck veins ⦁ Muffled heart sounds ⦁ Narrowed pulse pressure ⦁ Tracheal deviation towards the side of injury - correct answer Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in which of the following? *a. Increased blood ...

A 30-year-old male is thrown from his horse, landing on the top rail of a pipe fence and now has a loss of sensation from the nipples down. What level of the spine do you suspect he injured? ⦁ C3 ⦁ T4 ⦁ T10 ⦁ T12 - correct answer T4 When caring for a trauma patient, a principle is what is necessary for patient improvement or survival. A preference is how the principle is achieved and depends upon four factors. The factors used to establish the preference in treating the ...