The nurse is conducting a morning assessment of an older adult patient who has a history of peripheral artery disease. When palpating the patient's dorsalis pedis pulse, the nurse should:
A) Palpate the pulses using the pads of his or her thumbs
B) Thoroughly assess the right foot and then assess the left foot
C) Palpate both of the patient's feet simultaneously
D) Place his or her index finger on both of the patient's feet
Question 2An assisted living facility is targeting a group of residents at risk for cardiac problems.
As part of the program, the residents are being offered blood pressure monitoring, BMD analysis, and referrals to a nutritionist for counseling to reduce cholesterol levels. These activities are examples of
A) primary prevention.
B) health promotion.
C) secondary prevention.
D) tertiary prevention.
Question 3The nurse is planning care for a patient admitted for surgery with the primary nursing diagnosis being Knowledge Deficit related to pre- and postoperative care. Which goal statement is the most appropriate for this diagnosis?
1. The nurse will administer the prescribed medications.
2. The patient will understand the prescribed medications.
3. The patient will be afebrile during the postoperative period.
4. The patient will verbalize the purpose of preoperative medications prior to surgery.
Question 4A woman has sought care from her primary care provider, stating, The front of my foot aches constantly these days, and it's gotten so bad that it keeps me up at night.
The nurse should recognize that this patient may be experiencing the symptoms of:
A) Lymphangitis
B) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
C) Raynaud's disease
D) Severe arterial insufficiency
Question 5A resident at the assisted living facility reports continued anger about the loss of her husband to a younger, more attractive woman 4 years ago. She further asserts this is responsible for both her physical and social decline.
Which of the theories of aging is supportive of this position?
A) Jung's Theory of Individualism
B) Erickson's Developmental Theory
C) Disengagement Theory
D) Activity Theory
Question 6The nurse is planning a presentation concerning the Immunological Theory of Aging. When reviewing items for inclusion in the program, which of the following should be considered?
A) Hormones control the pace of aging, and their reduction will result in a decrease in immunity.
B) Some individuals are genetically programmed to have a markedly reduced immune system.
C) Reduced immune function leads to an increase in vulnerability to illness, aging, and death.
D) Anti-oxidants are linked to a bolstered immune system and improved response to aging.
Question 7A 69-year-old man has been identified as having peripheral artery disease (PAD) and is motivated to slow the progression of the disease. Which of the following measures addresses the most common underlying cause of PAD?
A) Maintaining a high level of physical activity
B) Making lifestyle changes that address atherosclerosis
C) Maintaining a diet that is high in antioxidants
D) Making lifestyle changes that will reduce the patient's blood pressure
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