Orthostatic falls - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is teaching a client who will have an x ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "you will receive contrast dye during the procedure." B. "An enema is necessary before the procedure." C. "you will need to lie in a prone position during the procedure." D. "The procedure determines whether you have a kidney stone." - A. Clients do not receive any contrast dye for this procedure, as they would for excret...

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...

Final Exam for Rosh Review Questions and Correct Answers 100% A patient presents with dizziness. Romberg testing with the eyes open is normal, but with the eyes closed, the patient sways and almost falls over. Given this Romberg test result, pathology in which of the following systems is most likely? A Cardiovascular B Cerebellar C Vestibular D Visual - CORRECT ANSWER-Vestibular In the US, what is a common cause of imbalance due to peripheral disease? CORRECT ANSWER-Diabetic distal periphe...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A – Hondros QUESTION What does a physical therapist assess for? Answer: Gait, pain and ROM Hondros QUESTION If you have a patient who is bed bound what should you do? Answer: ROM, isometric exercises QUESTION What is a good exercise for a patient who have osteoporosis? An...

PRIMARY factor that increases an individual's risk for falls - Answer -history of falls (especially within the last 3 months) factors that increase an individual's risk for falls - Answer -age over 65 -poor vision -multiple medications -memory problems -behaviors such as rushing -depression -secondary diagnoses: incontinence; orthostatic hypertension -hazards in the home/community/environment -problems walking -ambulatory aids -problems with balance or gait -lower extre...

115/86 - hypertension stage 1 even though the SBP is within normal limits If either the SBP or DBP is outside of a range, the higher measurement determines the classification Age related changes - increased collagen, decreased elastin → myocardial hypertrophy Decreased response to stress/exercise → slower recovery HR, SV, CO Heart valves become thick and stiff → murmurs Number of pacemaker cells decrease → dysrhythmias; heart blocks Decreased number and function of Beta adrenergic ...

PCA Test Questions All Correctly Answered 2024 Update being responsible for one's actions and the actions of others. A) responsibility B) taking action C) accountability - Answer -Accountability a patient should be encourage by the PCA to TCDB every _______________ hours postoperatively A) one B) two C) four - Answer -two dirty linens are placed in what color bags A) black B) green C) red - Answer -green urine collected from patient in the middle of urination. A) collect...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Practice| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros Q: People living with high stress may have feelings of. Answer: Poor self-worth or low self-esteem Q: Why are signs of alcohol and drug abuse sometimes missed in the elder- ly? Answer: They mimic age-related changes such as bone density changes, urinary incon- tinence, altered sleep patterns, unstea...

PCA Test Questions And Answers Rated A+. being responsible for one's actions and the actions of others. A) responsibility B) taking action C) accountability - correct answer. Accountability a patient should be encourage by the PCA to TCDB every _______________ hours postoperatively A) one B) two C) four - correct answer. two dirty linens are placed in what color bags A) black B) green C) red - correct answer. green urine collected from patient in the middle...

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...