Gerontology clinical - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 3: NURS 620/ NURS620 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult/Gerontology Health Care I Guide | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville Q: phylonephritis** Answer: Clinical presentation: chills, fever, flank pain, CVA tenderness, urinary symptoms may accompany •Urine culture required*** •Hospitalization or close monitoring- if symptoms persist after 48 hours of abx treatment time to hospitalize •Treat for 7 -14 days with Septra DS or Cipro (?) •Follow-...

AGPNP PREP EXAM REVIEW TEST 2023 senile lentigines - ANS-Senile Lentigines (liver spots), which are brown macules found on the backs of the hands, forearms, and face caused by localized mild epidermal hyperplasia in association with increased numbers of melanocytes and increased melanin production. Sebaceous gland hyperplasia - ANS-Sebaceous gland hyperplasia is found especially on the forehead and nose, with a raised area from 1 to 3 mm in size with a central pore. Petechiae - ANS-Pe...

CHAPTER1: ANSWERS AND RATIONALES 1. Which change represents the primary impetus for the end of the era of the female lay healer? 1. Perception of health promotion as an obligation 2. Development of a clinical nurse specialist position statement 3. Foundation of the American Association of Nurse-Midwives 4. Emergence of a medical establishment Page: 4 Feedback 1. . Lay healers traditionally viewed their role as being a function of their community obligations; however, the emerging medical establi...

NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+   NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases e...

NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+   NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases e...

Exam 4: NURS 623/ NURS623 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult/ Gerontology Health Care II Guide | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville Q: Red Flags of back/neck pain - Answer: Incontinence Fever Cancers Unexplained wt loss Long term steroids Trauma IV drug abuse Intense local pain No comfy Position Q: Diagnosing of Alzheimer's - Answer: Impaired ability to learn new info along with a disturbance in language, function, or perception Q...

Western Governors University CARE OF THE ELDERLY C475 Care of The Older Adult TEST BANK A negative attitude towards aging and the aged is called: A. geriatrics B. racism C. ageism D. ethnocentrism Answer: 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. ...

Adult gerontology clinical nurse specialists are talking about the ability to produce an effect. What term best describes what they are talking about? a. Marketing. b. Budget. c. Reimbursement. d. Efficacy. - correct answer d. Efficacy Efficacy is a concept that adult gerontology clinical nurse specialists should be aware of. The word efficacy is used to describe the ability to produce an effect. More directly, it means the ability of an intervention or medication to produce an expected...

APRN -completed accredited graduate-level education program -passed national certification exam that measures role and competencies -clinical knowledge skills to provide direct care to patients -builds on competencies of RNs by demonstrating depth and breadth of knowledge -educationally prepared to assume responsibility and accountability for health promotion and management -has license APRN education in these populations -family, across the lifespan -adult-gerontology -pediatrics -neo...

Adult gerontology clinical nurse specialists are talking about the ability to produce an effect. What term best describes what they are talking about? a. Marketing. b. Budget. c. Reimbursement. d. Efficacy. d. Efficacy Efficacy is a concept that adult gerontology clinical nurse specialists should be aware of. The word efficacy is used to describe the ability to produce an effect. More directly, it means the ability of an intervention or medication to produce an expected outcome. Fran...