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An 87-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for cellulitisof the left arm. He ambulates with a walker and takes adiuretic medication to control symptoms of fluid retention.Which intervention is most important to protect himfrom injury?A. Leave the bathroom light on.B. Withhold the client's diuretic medication.C. Provide a bedside commode.D. Keep the side rails up.
The nurse notes that an older adult takes vitamin D supplements, propranolol, and lovastatin. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse consider adding to this persons care plan?1. Anxiety 2. Self care deficit3. Ineffective coping4. Imbalanced fluid volume
An older person reports that food does not taste the same since starting a new medication. Which drug should the nurse suspect is causing this symptom?1. Digoxin2. Captopril3. Furosemide 4. Amiodarone
An older person reports progressive hearing loss of both ears. Which medication should the nurse suspect is causing this change in hearing?1. Digoxin2. Baclofen3. Tamoxifen4. Propranolol
The nurse is caring for an older person with a history of peripheral neuropathy caused by type 2 DM. Which information should the nurse provide to ensure for this persons skin integrity?1. Set the water temp to 130 F2. Wear thick socks around the house3. Use a mirror to examine bottoms of feet4. Place a heating pad on the medium setting to warm legs
A patient is receiving amiodarone. During patient teaching, the nurse will explain the importance of drug toxicity knowing amiodarone accumulates in which organs?Select all that apply.A. LungsB. HairC. MouthD. EarE. Liver
What is the leading cause of accidental death in adults over the age of 65?a. Car accidentsb. Myocardial infarctionc. Fallsd. Cancer
A 73 yo male pt presents to the emergency department following an unwitnessedmechanical fall at home down the front steps. The pt is confused and incontinent of urine.When RN attempted "get up and go" test, pt was unable to stand independently. Whatlevel of risk would you score this pt using the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model?a. High Riskb. Moderate Riskc. Low Riskd. No Risk
Legal blindness is defined as A. 20/40B. 20/100C. 20/200D. 20/80
All the following are objective signs of tinnitus excepta. Pulsatile sounds caused by turbulent blood flowb. Spastic muscles within the earc. Spontaneous vibrations of hair cellsd. Pt states, "I feel like my ears are tingling"
What is hypogeusia?a. Loss of touchb. Loss of tastec. Loss of smelld. Loss of sight
The nurse cares for the client who is confused. The health care providerordered that the client have cotton wrist restraints to prevent the clientfrom attempting to remove the intravenous (IV) and indwelling catheter.Which is essential for the nurse to include in the client's care plan?A. Remove the restraints for 1 hour every 4 hours.B. Remove the restraints, assess limbs, and provide skin are every hour.C. Request that the health care provider order removal of the wristrestraints for skin assessment.D. Ask the client, "Are you developing any problems from therestraints?"
A 79-year-old resident in a long-term care facility is known to "wanderat night" and has fallen in the past. Which of the following is the mostappropriate nursing intervention?A. A loose abdominal restraint should be placed on the client duringsleeping hours.B. The caregivers should check the client frequently during the night.C. A radio should be left playing at the bedside to assist in realityorientation.D. Reassign the client to a room that is close to the nursing station.
Which of the following is a potential NANDA nursing diagnosis related to decreasedtaste in elderly?a. Imbalanced nutrition; less than body requirementsb. Ineffective airway clearancec. Risk for injuryd. Ineffective tissue perfusion
Which of the following are exams that test for hearing loss in older adults? (SATA)a. Rinne testb. Whisper testc. Snellen testd. Weber teste. Audiometry testingf. Phalen's test
Which of the following in considered a restraint? Select allthat apply.A. Lap beltB. 1:1 sitterC. Geri-chair with tray down when the patient is not eatingD. Bed or chair alarmE. Soma bedF. IM Haldol
Which adverse effect can occur if amiodarone is diluted to a concentration of more than 2 mg/mL for intravenous administration?A. ToxicityB. Pulmonary fibrosisC. Weight gainD. Phlebitis
In which time frame can amiodarone produce a therapeutic effect?A. 8 hoursB. 20 daysC. 50 daysD. 75 days
The use of dronedarone is contraindicated in patients with which condition?A. Early heart failureB. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillationC. Acute atrial flutterD. Permanent atrial fibrillation
Amiodarone is contraindicated in a patient with which hypersensitivity?A. Gluten intoleranceB. Fish allergyC. Iodine allergyD. Peanut allergy