Modules 1-4
________ is considered an age-related change that decreases the ability of the chest wall to expand, thus decreasing respiratory function.
Kyphosis
Name one macrovascular complication of diabetes
Brain (stroke), Heart (MI), Extremeties (PVD)
The most appropriate action by the nurse to help alleviate the client's anxiety of a new diagnosis is to ______ the client
Educate
______________ includes scanning the environment, assessing systematically and comprehensively and ensuring accuracy.
"Recognize Cues"
"Getting the Information"
If BG is 100-120 give 0 units
If BG is 121-140 give 2 units
If BG is 141 - 160 give 4 units
The client's BG is 145, how many units of insulin will you administer?
4
_________ nursing involves the care of aging people and emphasizes the promotion of the highest possible quality of life and wellness throughout the life span.
Gerontological
An older adult with Parkinson disease may have functional impairments that result in urinary incontinence. Describe the appropriate toileting strategy.
follow a toileting schedule, so they will regularly empty their bladder and decrease risk of incontinence
__________ of the neck, such as when an individual falls asleep in a chair, can impair cerebral blood flow.
Hyperextension and/or flexion
___________ includes selecting interventions, setting priorities and managing potential complications.
"Determining Actions to Take"
A medication is ordered as 800 mg daily. The medication is available in 200 mg tablets. How many tablets should be administered?
4
A client with _____________ should be advised to eat foods low in sodium.
Hypertension
_________ emesis occurs with gastric or esophageal bleeding.
Coffee-ground
The client with ________ should avoid situations that can increase intraocular pressure, such as aggressive coughing, sneezing, and straining during defecation.
Glaucoma
__________ includes evaluating data and evaluating your thinking.
"Evaluating Outcomes"
Once a powdered antibiotic is reconstituted, do you have to administer the entire vial?
No, adminster the perscribed amount based on the new volume.
Identify two factors that increase the risk of developing respiratory diseases.
Age, Occupation, Smoking, Environment, Comorbidities (Asthma)
The client expresses concerns about coping with progressing osteoarthritis. What is the first nursing intervention?
Assess client’s ability to perform activities of daily living.
Which document provides specific instructions for current medical care that can be used in a variety of healthcare settings?
MOLST
__________ includes identifying assumptions, compare & contrast, and distinguishing relevant information.
"Analyze Cues"
"Making Meaning of the Information"
A medicaiton is ordered as 1,500 mg. There are 1 g tablets available which are scored. How many tablets should you administer?
1.5
"to maintain and improve function, improve self-management of chronic conditions, and to be active in a social network."
Health Promotion
The older adult client relocating to a new environment may have a variety of reactions. Identify two.
Anger, Regression, Depression, Relief
The nurse is caring for an older adult client in an outpatient clinic diagnosed with short-term memory impairment. Identify a strategy to help the client to remember to take their medications.
Streamlining the medications to once daily can also be associated with a routine such as breakfast, so it will provide additional reinforcement for the client to take their medications.
___________ includes delegation, communication, and teaching.
"Take Action"
There is an order for an antibiotic in powder form that requires reconstitution. Where should the nurse look to determine how much dilutant to mix into the powder?
on the medication label