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Chapter 32. Care of Elderly Patients

Final Exam: NR574/ NR 574 (2023/2024 Latest Update) Acute Care Practicum Review | Week 5-8 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) Answer: Neurologic assessment of a patie response, eye opening, and motor function. Q: Calculate the GCS for Aasan. Aasan, an elderly client, was brought to the emergency department by EMS following a fall. There is a large laceration on his occiput with profuse bleeding. He opens his eyes when you speak t...

Exam 1: 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 Medication in older adults Answer: Have a tendency to have high toxicity because of slower metabolism and less body mass QUESTION Mini-Cog Answer: screening tool for dementia (mild to moderate) QUESTION Montreal Cognitive Assessment Answer: An extensive as...

Exam 2: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam PREP| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros QUESTION Patients who experience decreased mobility often experience which emo- tions? Answer: - Helplessness - Frustration and anger - Anxiety - Decreased self-worth QUESTION An elderly patient who weighs 265 pounds is concerned about being at risk for heart disease. Which primary health promotio...

Exam 1: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros QUESTION Best Practice guidelines for VS Answer: 1. establish baseline to identify changes 2. T-oral, unless poor muscle control or bone loss in mouth, may use sensor across forehead (reading can be inaccurate) 3. P-radial (do not fully occlude), apical (auscultate for one whole minute) 4. R-ch...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros What could a p/t be suffering from if they're moved around to different facilities? Answer: relocation syndrome QUESTION How can a nurse help a p/t who is nervous about a procedure? Answer: ask them questions about non medical stuff (distract them) QUESTION How can you g...

Exam 2: 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 would we teach our patients to prevent cardiovascular complications from immobility? Answer: - Increase activity - Join gym - Learn relaxation techniques QUESTION To help heal wounds, what should a patient increase in their diets? Answer: Protein QUESTION W...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam PREP| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros QUESTION What 2 regions of the brain play key roles in language and speech? Answer: Broca's area, which is located in the posterior frontal lobe and Wernicke's area, which is located in the posterior temporal lobe. QUESTION What is the most common language problem seen in adults? Answer:...

Exam 2: NUR163/ NUR 163 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Hondros QUESTION what are the defining characteristics of stress overload? Answer: Anger, impatience, inability to make decisions QUESTION T/F If a person experiences a positive event, such as winning the lottery, the person experiences stress because he/she is encountering a significant life ch...

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...