NUR 2214 (NUR2214)

A nurse provides patient education to a woman who was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). What signs, symptoms, and features should be included in the teaching? A. Symptoms can be reduced if managed earlier B. Bilateral joint pain C. Joint stiffness that is the worst at night D. Autoimmune disease E. Antibodies that attack the body F. It is incurable (Ans- A. Symptoms can be reduced if managed earlier B. Bilateral joint pain D. Autoimmune disease E. Antibodies...

A nurse is preparing to administer a 50-mcg dose of medication to a client. The medication is available in 100 mcg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Ans- 2.5 A client is undergoing computed tomography (CT) of a joint. What action by the nurse is most important before the test? a. Provide preprocedural pain medication. b. Administer sedation as prescribed. c. Ensure that the client has no metal on the body. d. Assess for seafood or iodine allergy. (Ans- d. Assess for ...

Which of the following statements is true of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? (Ans- The base of the pyramid starts with the basic need of physiological elements. A ______________ is a molecule that is harmful and unstable produced by processes of metabolism and respiration. (Ans- free radical. Which of the following statements best describes the "personenvironment fit" theory? (Ans- The older adult's level of competencies are inter-related with that of the society.

The most common causes of vision impairment in older persons are _____? (Ans- presbyopia, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and agerelated macular degeneration. Palpation (Ans- uses the sense of touch in the fingers and hands to assess pulses, temperature, texture of the skin, texture and condition of the hair, presence and consistency of tumors or masses, distention of the urinary bladder, and presence of pain or tenderness. Auscultation (Ans- listening to sounds within the bo...

A patient is suspected of having a basal cell carcinoma. What diagnostic test is the HCP most likely to order? A. MRI scan B. Punch biopsy C. Complete blood count (CBC) D. A full body scan assessment (Ans- B. Punch biopsy A nurse is instructed to monitor a patient who has been placed in restraints. What is the first sign that indicates the restraints are too tight? A. Cyanosis B. The patient states there is a tingling feeling in their hand C. The patient complains about the restr...

Which of the following statements best describes the C5-C7" (case-finding for Complex Chronic Conditions in Senior 75+) model? (Ans - A model is aimed at identifying frailty and commonly associated geriatric conditions among older adults. The nurse is aware that which of the following is NOT associated with the Healthy Aging Brain Center (HABC) care model? (Ans - Brain aneurysm. Which of the following care models is associated with walking and musculoskeletal health? (Ans - STRIDE mod...

Which brain injury is caused by blunt force? (Ans- closed traumatic brain injury A patient diagnosed with a stroke is receiving recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) through one intravenous line. The nurse discovers that the second line has infiltrated and removes it. The insertion site continues to bleed even after the nurse applies pressure on it. What is the priority nursing action? (Ans- Discontinue the rtPA infusion. Which statement about subdural hematoma (SDH) is accur...

A nurse's coworker approaches the nurse to inquire about the test results of a friend who is being cared for by the nurse. How should the nurse respond? (Ans- Decline to discuss the friend's medical condition. Before a treatment requiring informed consent can be performed, what information must the client be given? Select all that apply. (Ans- Alternative treatment options The risks and benefits of the treatment The risks involved in refusing the treatment The nature of the pro...

Nurse interventions with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (Ans- Nurses assist older adult to adapt and provide appropriate resources, engage in life reflection, apply essential needs to plan of care Erickson's theory (Ans- 8 stages of psycho-social tasks in particular than an individual processes throughout their life span. 8th stage of Erickson's Theory (Ans- Older adults reflect on their own lives, including likes and disliked achievements. If all stages were completed successfu...