Question 1

The nurse caring for an older adult patient being treated for influenza is especially careful to monitor and document assessment data related to:

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive function. 
B) respiratory function. 
C) fluid intake. 
D) urinary output. 
A) cognitive function. 
B) respiratory function. 
C) fluid intake. 
D) urinary output.

Question 2

An older adult patient is experiencing problems with chewing while recovering from extensive oral surgery.The nurse best affects this patient's risk for infection by:

Accepted Answer

A) ordering a mechanical soft diet for the patient. 
B) monitoring the patient regularly for any low-grade fever. 
C) providing regular oral care with an antibiotic mouthwash. 
D) asking which flavors of protein supplement drink the patient would prefer. 
A) ordering a mechanical soft diet for the patient. 
B) monitoring the patient regularly for any low-grade fever. 
C) providing regular oral care with an antibiotic mouthwash. 
D) asking which flavors of protein supplement drink the patient would prefer.

Question 3

The nurse wishes to control infection by manipulating the portal of entry.What action best demonstrates this process?

Accepted Answer

A) Using sterile technique to insert a catheter 
B) Encouraging patients to eat high-protein meals 
C) Ensuring housekeeping keeps rooms clean 
D) Providing patients with vitamin supplements 
A) Using sterile technique to insert a catheter 
B) Encouraging patients to eat high-protein meals 
C) Ensuring housekeeping keeps rooms clean 
D) Providing patients with vitamin supplements

The nurse caring for an older adult patient being treated for influenza is especially careful to monitor and document assessment data related to:

An older adult patient is experiencing problems with chewing while recovering from extensive oral surgery.The nurse best affects this patient's risk for infection by:

The nurse wishes to control infection by manipulating the portal of entry.What action best demonstrates this process?

Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Sexuality and Aging

Pain

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Endocrine Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

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Exam 15: Infection

The nurse caring for an older adult patient being treated for influenza is especially careful to monitor and document assessment data related to:

An older adult patient is experiencing problems with chewing while recovering from extensive oral surgery.The nurse best affects this patient's risk for infection by:

The nurse wishes to control infection by manipulating the portal of entry.What action best demonstrates this process?

Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Sexuality and Aging

Pain

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Endocrine Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

Filters