Geriatric Hesi

The theory that identifies an unstable molecule as the causative factor in aging is the _____ theory. - correct answerfree radical What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s? - correct answerPreventive health care practices increased longevity. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) caring for an older adult asks if the yellow, waxy, crusty lesions on the patient s axilla and groin are contagious. Which response shows the nurse s understanding...

Your older female patient is complaining because she is having frequent UTIs. Which normal age-related change is most likely to be a contributing factor? ch. 3 - correct answerDecreased bladder muscle tone Which are normal age-related changes? (Select all that apply.) ch. 3 - correct answer1 Decreased visual acuity 4 Increased gastric pH 8 Decreased serum albumin 10 Decreased rate of peristalsis What are patients who have had Parkinson disease for 10 years likely to exhibit? (Select a...

What are normal memory changes that occur as one ages? - correct answerShort term memory declines, whereas long-term memory stays the same. What three physiologic changes are clinically significant in older adults? - correct answer· Loss in compensatory reserve · Progressive loss in efficiency of the body to repair damaged tissue · Decreased functioning of the immune system processes Why can the BP of older adults be expected to increase? - correct answerThe hearts work increases in r...

A frail, elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which finding is most important for the registered nurse (RN) to report to the healthcare provider? A. Fever and chills B. Confusion and dehydration C. Crackles in the lung fields D. Nausea and vomiting - correct answerB. Confusion and dehydration Rationale: Confusion and dehydration (B) are findings of inadequate oxygenation and perfusion in this frail elderly client. (A), (C) and (D) are all common with pne...

An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which action should the registered nurse (RN) implement to provide the resident to maintain safe medication administration? [select all that apply] a. locked medication storage in the client's room b. medication administration record (MAR) c. payment forms for prescribed medications d. delivery of adequate supply of medication e. list of findings indicating medication effectiveness - correct answera. locked medication sto...

An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which actions should the registered nurse (RN) implement to provide the resident ways to maintain safe medication administration? (Select all that apply) A) Locked medication storage in the client's room B) Medication administration record (MAR) C) Payment forms for prescribed medications D) Delivery of adequate supply of medication E) List of findings indicating medication effectiveness - correct answerA,B,D,E For s...

A frail, elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which finding is most important for the registered nurse (RN) to report to the healthcare provider? A. Fever and chills B. Confusion and dehydration C. Crackles in the lung fields D. Nausea and vomiting - correct answerB. Confusion and dehydration Rationale: Confusion and dehydration (B) are findings of inadequate oxygenation and perfusion in this frail elderly client. (are all common with pneumonia, but the ...

The cleansing of the stomach with solution delivered through a nasogastric tube is known as what? Gavage Emesis Lavage Stomach pumping - correct answerLavage Gastric lavage is used to cleanse the stomach of a poison, overdose of medication, or other toxic substance. It is delivered through a nasogastric tube You are providing care to a patient who has recently begun dialysis. Her daughter, with whom she lives and who prepares many of her meals, asks what types of foods she should in...

The practical nurse is implementing a self-medication program for an older resident who is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which actions should the PN implement to provide the resident ways to maintain safe medication administration? - correct answer• Locked medication storage in the clients room • Medication administration record(MAR) • Delivery of adequate supply of medication • List of findings indicating medication effectiveness Which age-related changes in the ...