Musculoskeletal
What is the medical term for a broken bone?
What is a fracture?
What is the term for false beliefs not based in reality?
What are delusions?
What is the most common type of elder abuse?
What is neglect?
Which gland produces insulin?
What is the pancreas?
This condition is characterized by sadness lasting more than 2 weeks.
What is depression?
What should a nurse assess every hour in a limb with a cast?
What is circulation, sensation, and movement (CSM)?
Repeating what the patient says to show understanding is what technique?
What is reflection?
Name one fall prevention strategy in the elderly.
What is non-skid footwear / removing rugs / using assistive devices?
What are the 3 “P” symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
What are polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia?
What does the acronym “SI” stand for in mental health assessments?
What is suicidal ideation?
Name a complication of long-term immobility.
What is pressure ulcers / contractures / DVT / pneumonia?
What is a flat affect?
What is a lack of emotional expression?
What age is generally considered the beginning of “older adulthood”?
What is 65 years old?
What is the condition of low blood sugar called?
What is hypoglycemia?
Name one therapeutic communication technique.
What is active listening / reflecting / silence / clarification? (Any one)
What is osteoporosis?
What is bone loss or weakening of bones?
What is the defense mechanism where a patient refuses to accept reality?
What is denial?
Delirium is usually:
A) Chronic and irreversible
B) Acute and reversible
What is B) Acute and reversible?
A goiter is usually associated with which gland?
What is the thyroid gland?
A patient is hearing voices. What is this called?
What are auditory hallucinations?
Buck’s traction is used for what purpose?
What is to reduce muscle spasm and align fractures?
What is the priority nursing intervention for a suicidal patient?
What is maintaining safety / constant observation?
Which sensory change is commonly associated with aging?
What is presbycusis (hearing loss)?
What hormone regulates metabolism?
What is thyroxine (T4)?
This disorder involves cycles of mania and depression.
What is bipolar disorder?