General exam knowledge
How many years is the credentials valid for once you receive it?
5 years
how many basic rights of medication administration are there?
Six- right patient, medication, dose, time, route, and documentation
This theorist describes the major psychosocial conflict that arises in each age group
Erikson
How often should the elderly client be advised to get a colonoscopy if they are between the ages of 45-75
Every 10 years
Age, primary language, psychological state (I.e.- fear) and cognitive abilities is all important parameters during which stage of the nursing process when providing patient education
Assessment
How many years do you have to practice as an RN before applying to sit for examination?
2 years
This is generally obtained before surgery and purpose is to disclose all risks, benefits, and alternatives
Informed consent
a patient has chosen an end date for when he will quit smoking. According to the Transtheoretical change model, what stage is he in?
Preparation stage. This model has several stages.
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
This describes a reversible state of confusion in the elderly that often is a result of a poorly known cause but most often associated with a UTI or prolonged hospital stay
Delirium
ideally patient teaching begins when?
On admission
How many continuing education hours is required before applying for the exam?
30 hours. Must be within last 3 years
This document and ethical principle refers to a statement of wishes regarding withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining measures if the person is unable to make decisions for themselves
Living will
A patient is determined to quit drinking by removing himself from his friends that are currently drinking and attending AA meetings. What stage of Lewis's stages of change is he in?
Examples of this category of ADLs include- ability to write a check, make phone calls or prepare a meal
Instrumental ADLs
When considering literacy level of educational materials, it is not recommended to go beyond what level?
Sixth grade level
How many questions are on the exam?
175 questions,25 of which are unscored
This document names someone to make healthcare decisions in the event the patient is unable to make these decisions for themselves
Health care durable power of attorney
Primary- other examples of primary include encouraging seat belt use or hand washing
Age greater than 65, drug intoxication, dehydration, malnutrition, or acute infection are all common causes of ----- in the elderly
Delirium
A nurse asks a patient "when experiencing a six pound weight gain over five days, what should you do? Is an example of what stage of education
Evaluation. The nurse is evaluating if the knowledge taught is effective
How many days after receiving certification approval do you have to apply for an exam date?
90 days- upon receiving authorization to test the applicant has 90 days to schedule an exam with Prometrics
The five rights of delegation includes
Right task, circumstances, person, directions, and supervision
This is A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Health. This is the definition set out by the World Health Organization (WHO)
Decreased hepatic blood flow, absorption rate decreases, decline in renal blood flow, increase in adipose tissue are common effects of drug _______ in the elderly
Metabolism
Oral, physical, visual, or kinesthetics all refer to different types of learning___
Styles
Visual: written words, pictures, models
Oral: verbal teaching
Physical: demonstration or role play
Kinesthetic: hands on