Orthostatic falls - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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CNUR 202 EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ Nursing Process of Parkinson's disease - Answer- Assessment - Assess for signs and symptoms of Parkinson's - slow movements, stooped posture, tremor at rest, rigidity, mask like expression. Nursing Dx- impaired physical mobility related to alterations in balance and coordination; bathing dressing deficit, imbalanced nutrition: less than body requiremen...

PN1 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED Name Interventions to prevent falls. (15 Possible things) 1.Fall risk assesment 2. Call light in reach (explain how to use it) 3. Regular toileting 4. Adequate lighting 5. Orient client 6. Bed in Lowest Position. 7. High risk-next to nurses station. 8. Frequently used items close to patient 9. Avoid full side bed rails. 10. Nonskid footwear. 11. Floor free from clutter. 12. Lock wheels on bed and chairs 13. Glasses 14. Chair/...

Education requirements for current nursing practice - LPN- practical/vocational RN- associates or bachelors degree in nursing Advanced Practice- masters or doctorate in nursing patient centered care - providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions Important Nursing Organizations - -American Nurses Association -National League for Nursing -American Associati...

GeriatricsFall are the __ leading cause of death among the elderly. - correct answer 6th leading cause What are the common causes of falls? - correct answer -visual impairment (always do a vision test afterwards) -gait impairment (arthritis, muscle weakness, B12 def) -Polypahrmacy -Alcohol Orthostatic hypotension (due to anti-HTN meds and decrease baroreflex!) -vertigo, syncope -acute medical illnesses -neuro d/o (stroke, parkinson's) What types of medications can cause a fall? - c...

MDC 1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE Fall Safety: - ANS-- Lighting - Visualize patient - Orient to environment - 2 bed rails - Everyone is at risk for falls but older adults are more at risk fall safety - ANS-1) Use gait belt, 2) Give a pt time to adjust after sitting up before standing to reduce risk of orthostatic hypotension, 3) Make sure floor is free of obstruction, lighting is adequate. 4) Be aware of medicines' effects on consciousness Fall interventions - ANS-Preventing Falls at home: exe...

The nurse lists the most common causes of polypharmacy as: (Select all that apply.) a. use of mail order sources. b. being prescribed to by several health care providers. c. sharing drugs with others. d. many drugs being prescribed under different names. e. availability of OTC medications. ANS: A, B, D, E Treatment by several health care providers, many drugs prescribed under different names, ordering drugs from mail order sources, and the extensive availability ...

The nurse lists the most common causes of polypharmacy as: (Select all that apply.) a. use of mail order sources. b. being prescribed to by several health care providers. c. sharing drugs with others. d. many drugs being prescribed under different names. e. availability of OTC medications. ANS: A, B, D, E Treatment by several health care providers, many drugs prescribed under different names, ordering drugs from mail order sources, and the extensive availability ...

Geriatrics Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved Fall are the __ leading cause of death among the elderly. ️️6th leading cause What are the common causes of falls? ️️-visual impairment (always do a vision test afterwards) -gait impairment (arthritis, muscle weakness, B12 def) -Polypahrmacy -Alcohol Orthostatic hypotension (due to anti-HTN meds and decrease baroreflex!) -vertigo, syncope -acute medical illnesses -neuro d/o (stroke, parkinson's)

Mental Health Exam 3 2024. 1. A secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant is prescribed for a patient. The medication will significantly increase the availability of which neurotransmitter? a. GABA b. Glutamate c. Serotonin d. Norepinephrine ANS: D Secondary amines increase the availability and enhance the action of norepinephrine. They do have a similar effect on any of the other options Nortriptyline was prescribed for a 68-year-old patient diagnosed with depression and insomnia. Wh...