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Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 10th Edition by Eliopoulos, 9781975161002, Covering Chapters 1-36 | Includes Rationales

Test Bank: Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition by Eliopoulos - Ch. 1-36, 9781975161002, with Rationales

A 78 yr old female presents to the ED with complaints of nausea and sudden onset shortness of breath. The initial workup includes ____________, a. upper endoscopy b. CT of the head c. liver function studies d. EKG and serial enzymes for determination of an MID The following statement is not true. a. osteoarthritis is progressive erosion of articular cartilage with formation of new bone in this space b. rheumatoid arthritis is symmetrical inflammation of peripheral joints c. osteoarth...

General Gerontological Nurses -Direct care providers -Case managers -Nurse leaders -Educators -Patient advocates -Administrators Advanced practice gerontological nurses -Health promotion -Disease prevention -Long-term management of chronic conditions Normal age related changed in the brain It loses some axons and neurons, and it decreases in size

Aging is A Natural Process and not a what? Disease What is Chronological age? Exact age from birth What is Biological age? Age determined by physiology rather than chronology What is Functional age? Age in terms of functional performance What is an excellent indicator of health status and physical ability? Muscle mass Which of these methods is prefered? Assessment of Biological age and Functional age

The nurse is performing an assessment on an older adult client. What assessment data would indicate a potential complication associated with the skin of this client?- Crusting, Wrinkling, or thinning/loss of elasticity of skinCrusting- indicates a potential complication The nurse who volunteers at a senior citizens' center is planning activities for the members. What activity would best promote health and maintenance?Walking 3-5 times per week for 30 minutes. Exercise and activity are ...

General Gerontological Nurses -Direct care providers -Case managers -Nurse leaders -Educators -Patient advocates -Administrators Advanced practice gerontological nurses -Health promotion -Disease prevention -Long-term management of chronic conditions Normal age related changed in the brain It loses some axons and neurons, and it decreases in size

A 78 yr old female presents to the ED with complaints of nausea and sudden onset shortness of breath. The initial workup includes ____________, a. upper endoscopy b. CT of the head c. liver function studies d. EKG and serial enzymes for determination of an MID The following statement is not true. a. osteoarthritis is progressive erosion of articular cartilage with formation of new bone in this space b. rheumatoid arthritis is symmetrical inflammation of peripheral joints c. osteoarth...

The nurse is performing an assessment on an older adult client. What assessment data would indicate a potential complication associated with the skin of this client?- Crusting, Wrinkling, or thinning/loss of elasticity of skinCrusting- indicates a potential complication The nurse who volunteers at a senior citizens' center is planning activities for the members. What activity would best promote health and maintenance?Walking 3-5 times per week for 30 minutes. Exercise and activity are ...

Aging is A Natural Process and not a what? Disease What is Chronological age? Exact age from birth What is Biological age? Age determined by physiology rather than chronology What is Functional age? Age in terms of functional performance What is an excellent indicator of health status and physical ability? Muscle mass Which of these methods is prefered? Assessment of Biological age and Functional age