An older patient is demonstrating signs of sadness and depression. Upon assessment, the patient expresses remorse over not accomplishing much in life and is not looking forward to eventual death.
Which theories of aging would be applicable for the nurse to use to help this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Endocrine theory
2. Programmed longevity
3. Somatic DNA damage theory
4. Jung's theory of individualism
5. Erikson's developmental theory
Question 2A 46-year-old man has been diagnosed with pericarditis and has begun treatment. When assessing this patient, the nurse should prioritize assessments relevant to what complications of pericarditis? Select all that apply.
A) Cardiac tamponade
B) Pericardial effusion
C) ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
D) Cardiac arrest
E) Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
Question 3A concise, one-page, comprehensive, well-organized, neat, accurate summary of educational and work experience that provides prospective employers with their first impression, is called a(n):
a. introduction.
b. review.
c. resum.
d. composite.
Question 4A patient takes herbal supplements in order to slow down the aging process. The nurse realizes that the patient is following which theory of aging?
1. Cross-link
2. Wear-and-tear
3. Free radical
4. Emerging biological
Question 5When expressing interest in a job, the first letter submitted should be customized, brief, neatly typed, correctly spelled, simple, and direct. The purpose is to introduce oneself and state qualifications, interest, and availability.
This is called a letter of: a. application.
b. intent.
c. concern.
d. interest.
Question 6A 40-year-old man who is normally in good health has presented to the emergency department with an acute onset of sharp, mid-chest pain that is exacerbated by movement.
Diagnostic testing is negative for myocardial infarction (MI), causing the care team to suspect that the patient is experiencing what health problem?
A) Unstable angina
B) Endocarditis
C) Pericarditis
D) Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Question 7The family of an older male patient asks why the patient needs to be hospitalized for pneumonia when the youngest daughter had the same infection a few months ago and was treated at home. How should the nurse respond to the family?
1. The patient has chronic illnesses that put him at risk.
2. I don't think you can compare your grandfather to yourself.
3. There are some differences between men and women and illness.
4. Aging decreases the body's ability to restore balance to body systems with an infection.
Question 8Which of the following foods that are recommended for prevention of colorectal cancer in men. (Select all that apply.)
a. Oranges, peaches, pears
b. Pasta, bread, muffins
c. Bacon, pork, beef
d. Chicken, pinto beans, asparagus
e. Ice cream, cheese, butter
f. Pretzels, gelatin dessert, applesauce
Question 9A patient with a recent history of infective endocarditis has asked his nurse practitioner about the use of prophylactic antibiotics before getting his teeth cleaned at his dentist. The patient states that he read about such measures on a website.
Which of the following guidelines will underlie the nurse's response to the patient?
A) Low-risk individuals are no longer required to receive antibiotic prophylaxis before dental work.
B) The patient should take a broad-spectrum antibiotic for 7 to 10 days before having dental work.
C) If the patient received IV antibiotics for the treatment of endocarditis, prophylaxis is not necessary.
D) The patient will need peripheral IV access for the administration of antibiotics.
Question 10The nurse is assessing an older female patient admitted to the hospital for generalized weakness and a cough. Which assessment findings would be considered normal changes related to aging? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Elevated blood pressure
2. Needing to urinate every 3 hours
3. Needing to wear eye glasses for reading
4. Pulse rate 104 beats per minute and thready
5. Respiratory rate 22 per minute after walking a short distance
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