Elderly Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: PRN1032/ PRN 1032 Client-Centered Care I Exam Review (2023/2024 Newly Updated) | Questions and Verified Answers| Rasmussen 1. riboflavin rich foods ~ Answer: Cereal, almonds, beef liver, chicken liver, soybeans, milk, yogurt 2. What is a pro-vitamin? ~ Answer: A substance that an organism can transform into a vitamin 3. What is a vitamin? ~ Answer: A compound which an organism requires, but is unable to synthesize in sufficient quantities, so must obta...

Exam 1: NSG552/ NSG 552 (New 2024/2025 Update) Psychopharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION What is NMS? What are s/s? NMS is a life-threatening idiopathic reaction to antipsychotic medications (more common w/ FGAs). It is a medical emergency with 20% mortality rate is untreated! -S/s (*FALTERED*) -Fever Autonomic instability (BP, HR) Leukocytosis Tremor Elevated CK Rigidity Excessive sweating Delirium QUESTION Wha...

Exam 3: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| Galen Q: What type of medication is metoprolol? Answer: Beta Blocker Q: What are the contraindications for metoprolol? Answer: heart block, heart failure, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiogenic shock Q: What are the nursing interventions for metoprolol? Answer: baseline vitals, liver and renal function, AST, LDH, patient teaching Q: What is the pat...

TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer 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, ...

1.Consider the statement, "all sick people should see a doctor. An elderly man is ill". therefore the man A. Should see a doctor B. Should see a doctor if he does not get well C. Is like most ill people D. May not get well unless he sees a doctor - 1. Consider the statement, "all sick people should see a doctor. An elderly man is ill". therefore the man A. Should see a doctor 2.A science student is watching a television debate on the genetic cloning of animals. In order for the stude...

Med Surg II Exam 4, Fortis Med/surg 2 exam 4 with Complete Solution 2023 which patient in the progressive care unit would the nurse be most concered about? {{Ans:- a patient prescribed tPA or IV heparin that has the opportunity to bleed out which patient on ventilator weaning should the nurse be most concerned about? {{Ans:- -the pt who has recently been extubated with a decreased urinary output what to do for a patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage and ICP? {{Ans:- -check for JV...

Exam 3: NSG 121 / NSG121 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Health Assessment Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: T/F: During increase activity an elderly person is likely to experience elevated heart rate, bounding pulse, and shortness of breath Answer: False The heart has a decreased response to the sympathetic system so none of these things will occur. What you can see is an increase in systolic blood pressure but that's related to stiffening of the arteria...

Patho Hesi 2022-2023 Questions and Answers 100% Pass An initial disturbance in a system sets off a chain of events that does not favor stability and often abruptly displaces a system from its steady state: what is that? A. positive feedback B. negative feedback C. disease D. homeostasis A. Positive feedback Positive Feedback -less common - Snowball Effect (some pain/ pressure gets worse and worse) - examples: clots, sneezing, childbirth - when childbirth starts there is an increase in hormo...

Nsg 552 Wilkes University EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS Acute anxiety - ANSWER First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines - ANSWER Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders - ANSWER psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive beh...

Exam 1: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: geriatric syndromes examples Answer: pressure ulcers sleep disorders delirium frailty Q: A pt who states "i was forced to retire 5 years early" indicates a need for Answer: referral to support Q: elderly at highest risk for elder abuse Answer: elder with Alzhemier's Q: The nurse assesses an older adult who has a broken arm and multiple bruises. What action...