Pnr 108 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 3: PNR 108/ PNR108 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Gerontological Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: Which of these household products can be used to extinguish stovetop fires? Answer: baking soda Q: Mrs. Jones has asked her landlord to clear clutter away from a fire exit, but it hasn't been done. What should she do? Answer: call the fire department and have them enforce regulations Q: Adults with receptive aphasia spea...

Exam 1: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: The theory that proposes that defects in ribonucleic acid (RNA) protein production cause a progressive decline in the function of all cells is the __________ theory. Answer: error Question: What is the largest part of the human brain? Answer: Cerebrum Question: Glaucoma is a disease characterized by ___ Answer: increased...

Exam 1: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Which fear is the MOST concerning to the majority of older adults? Answer: Loss of independence Question: Gerontophobia Answer: Fear of growing old Question: What is ageism? Answer: Feeling of not liking a person based on their old age Question: What are 2 sources of income for older adults? Answer: - Social Security - R...

Exam 1: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Blood cholesterol screening Answer: Every 4 to 6 years Question: Annual physical exams Answer: Vision Pneumococcal vaccine (after 65) Influenza (flu) Question: Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine Answer: Only needs to be given once in a lifetime. Question: TD booster Answer: Given every 10 years or after expos...

Exam: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: PQRST Answer: provocative/palliative, quality, region/radiation, severity, timing Question: Threats to Self esteem Answer: Any loss in a person's ability to care for themselves Frequent and significant losses threaten perception of control Loss of the emotional support systems (loss of partner, friends, family, or Question: ...

Exam 3: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: The SPIRIT memory device is a tool used to Answer: assess a patients spirituality, rituals and beliefs (rituals is very important) Question: delirium Answer: sudden onset can be reversed with treatment of primary cause can show signs of high and low medicine changes/infections can be the cause Question: Dementia Answer: s...

Exam 3: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Older adults have a lower risk of HIV/AIDS, because their immune system gets stronger with age. True or False Answer: False Question: What are some common signs of depression in older adults? Select all that apply. Answer: - Loss of energy and motivation - Loss of appetite - Inability to make decisions - Social isolation

Exam 2: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: A patient has fatigue, weakness and a low hemoglobin level. Which condition would the nurse suspect? Answer: Anemia Question: The patient says, "I'm tired all the time, I'm always cold, and I'm so itchy!' Which condition would you suspect? Answer: Hypothyroidism Question: Chest expansion naturally decreases with age a...

Exam 2: PNR 108/ PNR108 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Gerontological Nursing Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: interventions to prevent pressure injury Answer: turning schedule provide assistive devices to increase activity clean and dry skin after soiling provide adequate nutritional and fluid intake avoid pressure Q: mucous membrane problems Answer: xerostomia- dry mouth pain leukoplakia- white patches in mouth Q: Hyperker...