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1
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Signs of neglect

A

Bed sores, poor hygiene, malnutrition, repeated injuries, polypharmacy or not given meds

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2
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Hunchback

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Kyphosis

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3
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Straining while constipated causes

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Heart Dysrhythmias and passing out

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4
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Ways to help transferring an adult to help skin integrity

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Q 2 turns and transfer device

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5
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Best way to assess for dehydration

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Skin turgor

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6
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Sign and symptoms of confusion in an adult

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Repeating, combative, wandering

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7
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Examples of mechanically soft diet

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Mashed potatoes
Jello
Pudding
Bananas
Eggs

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8
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Care for a dying patient

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Comfort
Extra pillows
Make sure someone is there with them

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9
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Examples of aerobic exercises

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Brisk walking
Yoga
Swimming
Biking

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10
Q

How to talk to LGBQT community

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Right pronouns
Body parts
Do not have discrimination

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11
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Signs in an older adult that pain meds aren’t working anymore

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Agitated
In pain
Grimace/ pull away

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12
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Safety for retired couple

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Sharing
Communication
Accustom to changes

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13
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Adverse reaction to hydrochlorthiazide

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Nocturia
Muscle pain

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14
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What to do when BP is high in arm twice

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Change arm and take manual

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15
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High calcium foods

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Leafy greens
Dairy products
Green peas

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16
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Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism

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Gait disturbances - shuffle
Cognitive dysfunction

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17
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Ways to educate family on destressing

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Respite
Adult day care
Go do something they like

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18
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Goal of nursing with patient going through death/bereavement

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Support

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19
Q

Juice to avoid with meds

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Grapefruit

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20
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Point of hospice care

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End of life care
Comfort/managing pain

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21
Q

Labs that tell patients at risk for heart disease

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LDL
Triglycerides

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22
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Exercises to assist with balance

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Stretching
Yoga
ROM

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23
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Postprandial hypotension

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After meal hypotension

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24
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What age to receive shingles vaccine

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After age 50

25
Q

What way can improve quality of sleep

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Exercise

26
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Risks from urinary catheter

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UTI- confusion

27
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Insomnia medication safety

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Take right before bed
Do no drive

28
Q

What are things to do to gain Weight

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Protein drinks

29
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Foods high in fiber

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Apples
Oatmeal
Beans

30
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How to determine if a POA can’t be used

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Patient can’t make decisions

31
Q

Macular degeneration causes you to see

A

Distorted lines and prints

32
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Patient taking to many diuretics can experience

A

Muscle pain- leg cramps
Excessive urination

33
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Nourishment for dementia patient

A

Ensure
Finger food

34
Q

Lab value to look at for pressure ulcer

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Albumin

35
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Things to do for patient only confused at night

A

Sitter

36
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Dementia meds place patient at risk for

A

Falls

37
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Can urge Incontinence be cured

A

No

38
Q

What to avoid to improve sleep

A

Caffeine

39
Q

Signs of digoxin toxicity

A

Confusion
Weakness
Dysrhythmias
Decreased glomerular filtration rate

40
Q

Dehydration lab value

A

Low creatine

41
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Normal fasting glucose

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70-110

42
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When giving pain meds to an adult keep in mind that

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They are more sensitive to it

43
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Osteoporosis exercises

A

Weight bearing
Walking

44
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Normal heart decline in heart of elderly

A

Ventricle

45
Q

Benign spots called on skin

A

Liver spots

46
Q

What affects adls

A

Pain
Mobility
Cognitive
Chronic disabilities

47
Q

Things to offer to lonely patients

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Senior groups

48
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What to review in a history

A

Medical history and medication

49
Q

Cataract signs

A

Halos

50
Q

People going through bereavement need

A

Support
Active and function with life still

51
Q

Helping with osteoarthritis of the hip

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Safety
Assistive devices

52
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Food to help with constipation

A

Prunes

53
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Why are older adults at risk for aspiration pneumonia

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Decreased cough reflex

54
Q

Calcium intake per day

A

1200

55
Q

Why are adults more at risk for type 2 diabetes

A

Decreased circulating insulin

56
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What to screen for with anorexic bedridden patient

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SI and depression

57
Q

Mental state that can alter sleep pattern

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Anxiety

58
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Age associated things that can effect meds

A

Gastric motility slows down
Metabolism slows down
Liver and kidney slow down
Increases muscle fat

59
Q

Aspirin can cause

A

Bleeding
Gastric ulcers

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