Care of the Adult: Unit 1 Exam Questions With Complete
Solutions
4 types of immunity Correct Answers active
passive
acquired
artificial
adhesions Correct Answers bands of scar tissue form between
or around organs
aging assessment tools Correct Answers SPICE
SCALES
allergy testing Correct Answers skin test shows specific
allergens
presents as a pale wheel containing edematous fluid, surrounded
by a red flare from the hyperemia
-example: mosquito bite
Appropriate communication strategies with patient's who do not
speak the nurse's language Correct Answers interpreter in the
hospital
use a translation line to use a professional
artificial immunity Correct Answers ACQUIRED------> active
and passive
,active: immunization with antigen(vaccines); immunity takes
time to develop but is long lasting
passive: injection of serum with antibodies from one
person(injection of hepatitis B immunoglobulins) to another
person who does not have antibodies, immunity is immediate
but short lived
atopic dermatitis(eczema) Correct Answers chronic, inherited
skin disorder
exacerbations and remissions
caused by environmental allergies
patients have high IgE levels and positive skin tests
skin lesions are generalized and involve vasodilation
treat with lotions, medications, self-treating
Care(out-patient and hospital) for a patient using culturally
based treatments Correct Answers folk healers
patients own traditions
-as a nurse we must be aware of the way they do things to help
them get optimal care
contractions Correct Answers shortening of muscle or scar
tissue (especially over joins), results from excessive fibrous
tissue formation
Cultural assessment of patient's and communities Correct
Answers a- can be used to reduce health care disparities and
increase cultural competence
, b- cultural assessment on pt can help determine health beliefs
and practices
dangers to skin (sun) Correct Answers chronic UV exposure
can be major contributor
photoaging and wrinkling of skin
more susceptible to skin cancer
dark skinned Correct Answers cyanosis difficult to detect
rashes are harder to see
predisposed keloids and vitiligo
deep-tissue injury Correct Answers skin may or may not be
intact and underlying tissue is damaged
dehiscence Correct Answers separation and disruption of
previously joined wound edges, usually occurs when primary
healing site bursts open
effects of diabetes Correct Answers delayed wound healing
increased risk of infection
elder abuse Correct Answers intentional acts of omission or
commission by a caregiver or "trusted other"
cause harm or serious risk for harm to a vulnerable older adult
-this may occur at home, assisted-living, or institution
-underreported by victims
-90% occurs from family members
Solutions
4 types of immunity Correct Answers active
passive
acquired
artificial
adhesions Correct Answers bands of scar tissue form between
or around organs
aging assessment tools Correct Answers SPICE
SCALES
allergy testing Correct Answers skin test shows specific
allergens
presents as a pale wheel containing edematous fluid, surrounded
by a red flare from the hyperemia
-example: mosquito bite
Appropriate communication strategies with patient's who do not
speak the nurse's language Correct Answers interpreter in the
hospital
use a translation line to use a professional
artificial immunity Correct Answers ACQUIRED------> active
and passive
,active: immunization with antigen(vaccines); immunity takes
time to develop but is long lasting
passive: injection of serum with antibodies from one
person(injection of hepatitis B immunoglobulins) to another
person who does not have antibodies, immunity is immediate
but short lived
atopic dermatitis(eczema) Correct Answers chronic, inherited
skin disorder
exacerbations and remissions
caused by environmental allergies
patients have high IgE levels and positive skin tests
skin lesions are generalized and involve vasodilation
treat with lotions, medications, self-treating
Care(out-patient and hospital) for a patient using culturally
based treatments Correct Answers folk healers
patients own traditions
-as a nurse we must be aware of the way they do things to help
them get optimal care
contractions Correct Answers shortening of muscle or scar
tissue (especially over joins), results from excessive fibrous
tissue formation
Cultural assessment of patient's and communities Correct
Answers a- can be used to reduce health care disparities and
increase cultural competence
, b- cultural assessment on pt can help determine health beliefs
and practices
dangers to skin (sun) Correct Answers chronic UV exposure
can be major contributor
photoaging and wrinkling of skin
more susceptible to skin cancer
dark skinned Correct Answers cyanosis difficult to detect
rashes are harder to see
predisposed keloids and vitiligo
deep-tissue injury Correct Answers skin may or may not be
intact and underlying tissue is damaged
dehiscence Correct Answers separation and disruption of
previously joined wound edges, usually occurs when primary
healing site bursts open
effects of diabetes Correct Answers delayed wound healing
increased risk of infection
elder abuse Correct Answers intentional acts of omission or
commission by a caregiver or "trusted other"
cause harm or serious risk for harm to a vulnerable older adult
-this may occur at home, assisted-living, or institution
-underreported by victims
-90% occurs from family members
