Geri final - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is true of ageism? A. It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age. B. It causes a person to fear aging. C. It involves the use of cultural sensitivity to address concerns of aging. D. It focuses on resources for the older adult. - ANS A What housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services? A. Government-subsidized housing B. Long-term care fa...

What action by the nurse is most important for preventing hospital-acquired infections in the older population? - ANS Appropriate hand hygiene. Hand hygiene is the most effective infection control action the nursing staff can take. The nurse on a medical acute care unit is preparing for the admission of an 84-year-old patient with several diagnosed chronic illnesses. The nurse begins the plan of care for this patient based on the understanding that the older adult is likely to: - ...

The health care professional who wants to gain experience in working with older adults who are post-acutely recovering from serious illness or injury, have challenging medical issues needing 24 hour per day nursing, but who cannot yet tolerate a full rehabilitation program may be best suited for employment in what setting: a) acute care hospital b) assisted living c) rehabilitation d) subacute care - ANS d) subacute care Which of the following levels of care would be most appropr...

The health care professional who wants to gain experience in working with older adults who are post-acutely recovering from serious illness or injury, have challenging medical issues needing 24 hour per day nursing, but who cannot yet tolerate a full rehabilitation program may be best suited for employment in what setting: a) acute care hospital b) assisted living c) rehabilitation d) subacute care - d) subacute care Which of the following levels of care would be most appropriate for ...

A plan of care for the older adult patient with COPD should include which of the following? a. Progressive exercise such as walking b. Drinking 3 L/day of water unless contraindicated c. O2admin of 50% via face mask d. Using the tripod position when sitting e. Chronic long term, low dose oral corticosteroid therapy glucose levels f. Teaching pursed lip breathing and huff coughing - ANS A,B,D,F On auscultation of an older adult patients lungs who has the diagnosis of pneumonia...

A - ANS A pt treated w/ antihypertensive medication is planning to start using meditation to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. The nurse cautions the pt about which of the following? a. the BP should be monitored frequently bc the medication might need to be adjusted b. meditation can be used successfully only if the pt is responsive to suggestion c. meditation can be a good complementary therapy, and may allow the pt to stop his medications completely d. frequent appointme...

is varied and cumulative - ANS The nurse is aware that stress-related physical, behavioral and cognitive changes are more likely to occur when the stress constricting peripheral vessels - ANS The nurse is aware that in the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the body responds by reduction of peristalsis - ANS The student sitting in class waiting for the final exam develops nausea and excessive gas. The nursing instructor is aware that these symptoms a...

1. An 80-year-old is seen in the emergency department for a fall. The client has bruises on the upper arms and appears depressed. The client is accompanied by a grandchild, who is unkempt, glassy-eyed, and whose breath smells of alcohol. Which of the following should be a priority with the nurse? A) Assess whether the older adult is safe in the home environment. B) Determine whether legal interventions are appropriate. C) Assess the client's degree of frailty and chronic health problems....

arguments for LTC insurance include the people are __________________, medicare does not cover LTC provided at ____________, and the future of medicare and medicaid are uncertain. arguments against include ________ and that less than __________ of older adults will end up in a nursing home. - living longer; home; cost; 5% medicaid - federally assisted program that provides care for those with low income durable power of attorney - can make health-related decisions for person when they ar...

GERI FINAL EXAM HESI PRACTICE EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| 2024| The practical nurse (PN) is assigned the care of an older client with venous stasis ulcers. A primary foal in the client's plan of care is to decrease swelling in the extremities. What should the PN do to meet this goal? - Elevate the legs of the pillow An older women asks the practical nurse (PN0 how she can decrease her chances of getting cystitis. What information should the PN provide? - Void and empty bladde...