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Case Study Movement Disorder with Fall Injury Gary Jansek is a 70-year-old who has lived with Parkinson’s disease for decades. He was a well-respected bank president when diagnosed at the age of 45. When diagnosed, it was expected that Gary would require full-time care within 10 years. After the prognosis and months of depression, his lifestyle changed. He retired early and focused on staying active. He and his wife moved to the community near his adult children. They were able to golf ...

In assessing the aging client, it is important for the nurse to recognize: a) The client's ability to perform ADLs b) The financial status of the client c) The job that the client held prior to aging d) All components of well-being, including biological function, psychological function, and social function - D Medications, slower mobility, lack of proper fluid intake, and poor diet can contribute to what common symptom in the elder population? a) Urinary incontinence b) Skin changes c...

Gerontology Exam Sample Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions In assessing the aging client, it is importnat for the nurse to recognize: a) The client's ability to perform ADLs b) The financial status of the client c) The job that the client held prior to aging d) All components of well-being, including biological function, psychological function, and social function Correct Answer-D Medications, slower mobility, lack of proper fluid intake, and poor diet can contribute to wha...

True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - Answer-True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - Answer-aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the younger population can lead to devastating results in elderly pat...

Trigger vent setting Correct Answer initiates the change between exhalation and inspiration. High acuity care of elderly Correct Answer Older adults are a vulnerable population needing skilled care. Physiological changes occur as a normal part of aging-don't cause illness or disability but put older adults at risk for complications and negative outcomes while hospitalized. Nurses need to be aware of these changes to properly assess these patients. Appropriate application of interventions and...

Chapter 01: Using Evidence in Nursing Practice Perry et al.: Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Evidence-based practice is a problem-solving approach to making decisions about patient care that is grounded in: a. the latest information found in textbooks. b. systematically conducted research studies. c. tradition in clinical practice. d. quality improvement and risk-management data. ANS: B The best evidence comes from well-designed, systematically con...

Bladder-retaining program - ANS-Program to manage incontinence by gradually increasing urination levels Factors increasing risk of UTIs - ANS-Frequent sexual intercourse, location of urethra, frequent catheterization Assessment Phase - ANS-Systematic collection, organization, validation, and documentation of patient data Nonverbal signs of pain - ANS-Grimacing, moaning, flinching, guarding, decreased attention span, restlessness, pacing Adherence to nonviolence - ANS-Hinduism Normal...

GERONTOLOGY EXAM SAMPLE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% 2023/2024 In assessing the aging client, it is importnat for the nurse to recognize: a) The client's ability to perform ADLs b) The financial status of the client c) The job that the client held prior to aging d) All components of well-being, including biological function, psychological function, and social function - correct answer D Medications, slower mobility, lack of proper fluid intake, and poor diet can contribute...

When do you asses skin? - On admission, and on every shift. Asses ALL skin Stage 1 Pressure Ulcer - intact skin with nonblanchable redness Stage 2 Pressure Ulcer - Partial Thickness loss with serous drainage Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer - Open lesion with subcutaneous tissue exposed Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer - Full thickness tissue loss with exposed muscle and bone necrotic tissue - dead tissue Braden Scale - A tool for predicting pressure ulcer risk Severe Risk for pressure ulcer on Braden Scale ...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...