The spleen is a highly vascularized organ located in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal ...

The spleen is a highly vascularized organ located in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity. The main functions of the spleen are (Select all that apply)
 
  a. Serve as reservoir for blood
  b. Destroy worn-out RBCs
  c. Promote phagocytosis
  d. Responsible for development of T Lymphocytes
  e. Continuously produce RBCs during lifetime

Question 2

A 78-year-old man who lives alone in his apartment has enjoyed good health until recently.
 
  In the last 2 months, however, he has fallen twice and required assistance, most recently having to wait several hours until his daughter found him in his bathroom. Which of the following possible solutions should the nurse who provides primary care for the client first suggest? A) Relocation to an assisted living facility
  B) Use of a remote medical alarm
  C) A live-in home health care provider
  D) Spending the day at adult day care

Question 3

The nurse notes that the client has a sudden change in vision. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect as a possible cause?
 
  A) Chronic glaucoma.
  B) Dermatoses
  C) Diabetes
  D) Furunculosis

Question 4

A recent nursing graduate is being oriented to the public health unit in an area with a large number of residents over age 65 . Which of the following statements by the nurse best demonstrates a sound understanding of the older adult population?
 
  A) Most hospital beds are occupied by older adults..
  B) Older adults are often resistant to preventative health and wellness programs, which did not exist in decades past..
  C) A large majority of older adults will spend at least some time in a nursing home..
  D) Physical ailments become more prevalent with age but mental illnesses are less common in the elderly..

Question 5

Donors who are less likely to be adequate bone marrow transplant would include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. uncle.
  b. nephew.
  c. parent.
  d. sibling.

Question 6

An otologist has recommended the use of a hearing aid for a 74-year-old client who has experienced a progressive loss of hearing acuity in recent years. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's teaching plan?
 
  A) With the right hearing aid, you can expect your hearing to be back to normal..
  B) You can save money by purchasing hearing aids online or by mail order after you get the prescription..
  C) Even though hearing aids will help you, they also bring challenges like distorted speech and amplified background noise..
  D) Many people find that hearing aids only help with certain types of hearing loss that are caused by previous noise exposure..