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NURSING INFORMATICS AND THE FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE 4TH EDITION MCGONIGLE TEST BANK Chapter 1 Nursing Science and the Foundation of Knowledge The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice by which statement? 1. Research priorities for nursing informatics include the development of a standard nursing language and the development of databases for clinical information. 2. A formal educational program at the master's level must be completed befo...

SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS ASSESSMENT SCRIPT Equipment Needed: Gloves, Penlight, Tape Measure; Preparation: Make sure there is appropriate lighting I. NAILS A. Inspection 1. Shape/Contour (view finger at profile sign) - “Nail bed is flat” - “Nail folds are smooth and rounded” - “Nail base is 160 degrees” 2. Consistency - “Nail surface is smooth and regular” 3. Color - “Nail bed is pink” B. Palpation 1. Capillary refill (press edge of nail bed for a few seconds and rel...

IB/M/Jun20/E8 7652/2 Monday 15 June 2020 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours Materials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 16-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is 7652/2. • Answer two questions. You must not answer both questions on the same book or film. • Answer either two questions from Section A or one question from Section A and one question from Secti...

Chapter 07: Medications and Older Adults Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Why is drug testing done by pharmaceutical companies not always appropriate for the older adult? a. The testing is not done long enough. b. The testing does not require adequate follow-up. c. The testing is not well regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. d. The testing is usually conducted on healthy young persons. ANS: D 2. What is a cause for increased rate of drug ...

Chapter 03: Physiologic Changes Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Why does the nurse modify the environment to keep it warmer for the older adult? a. A change in the metabolic rate b. Decreased subcutaneous tissue c. Changes in the musculoskeletal system d. A weakened peripheral vascular system ANS: B 2. A 75-year-old male is worried that his wartlike dark macules with distinct borders are melanomas. What would be the most likely cause for the macules? ...

Chapter 06: Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the lowest recommended daily caloric intake needed to safely meet the nutritional needs of the older adult? a. 1000 b. 1200 c. 1400 d. 1800 ANS: B 2. How often does the MyPlate guidelines recommend physical activity occur? a. Twice a week b. Weekly c. Three times a week d. Every day ANS: D 3. The nurse recommends that the older patient eat ...

Chapter 05: Communicating With Older Adults Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which best defines therapeutic communication? a. Has a specific intent or purpose b. Is the only form of professional communication c. Should never be used in a social setting d. Requires no special skills, just a willingness to listen ANS: A 2. Why is it important for the nurse to be cautious when using medical jargon with an older adult patient? a. It could become an opportu...

Chapter 04: Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 70-year-old male patient has been newly diagnosed with hypertension. What would be the most effective health practice to reduce sodium intake? a. Avoid all salty foods. b. Discontinue eating at restaurants. c. Read food labels on food containers carefully. d. Limit the amount of salt added to food. ANS: C 2. An older adult states that her ...