Which of the following statements best represents the health status of older adults? A) The fasting growing population of seniors is the 75 year and older group. B) Seniors do not have issues with ADL performance until after the age of 90. C) Of those older than 70 years of age, 80% have one or […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The nurse working in the community clinic is aware that colon cancer is more prevalent in those age 65 and older. Therefore, when Mr. Smith, a 73-year-old client, complains of abdominal fullness and a change in his bowel habit, the nurse recommends which of the following secondary prevention activity? A) Fecal occult blood testing B) […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The American College of Preventive Medicine has identified the most effective and cost-effective clinical preventive services for the elderly including A) aspirin to prevent heart disease. B) screening for breast cancer. C) immunization against hepatitis B. D) safe sex education. ESSAYBID ANSWER A
Date: October 9th, 2020
The county council is considering the passage of a no smoking ordinance for public buildings, including extended care facilities. The nurse believes this law would positively impact the environment in which many nonsmoking residents live. In order to advocate for this policy’s passage, which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Those over the age of 65 should receive which of the following immunizations? A) Pneumonia shot and annual influenza vaccine B) Shingles, pneumonia, whooping cough, and annual influenza vaccine C) Pneumonia, whooping cough, and annual influenza vaccine D) Whooping cough, shingles, and annual influenza vaccine ESSAYBID ANSWER B
Date: October 9th, 2020
A 68-year-old healthy male tells the nurse that he would like to begin exercising an hour each day to assist in maintaining his health. Upon questioning, the client reveals that he has been pretty sedentary but the unexpected death of a close friend has motivated him to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The nurse should A) […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The home care nurse is reviewing all of the medications that her elderly client has in her possession. The nurse notices that the medications are prescribed by multiple physicians, leading to a very complex medication regime with the potential for multiple side effects. The first action the nurse should do is A) throw away all […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Last year during the winter months, 60% of the clinic’s senior clients were admitted to the hospital with respiratory infections, pneumonia, colds, sore throats, bronchitis, and viral symptoms. The best primary prevention strategy to prevent a reoccurrence of these problems this winter is A) development of a respiratory hygiene program. B) encouraging client participation in […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The community emergency management department has issued an air quality warning for the county. The nurse is expecting two elderly clients with respiratory conditions to visit the clinic this morning. The nurse A) calls the clients to reschedule their appointments. B) provides the clients with masks when they arrive at the clinic. C) informs the […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Several elderly clients at the senior center have osteoporosis and are afraid of “breaking a hip.” The best primary prevention strategy the nurse could suggest is A) bone density screening to determine who may be at risk. B) offering martial arts classes at the senior center. C) vision screening. D) exercise programming to strengthen the […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
