National surveys indicate that as much as 20% of the population 65 years of age or older report what?
A) Good health
B) Declining faculties
C) A chronic disability
D) A chronic disease
Ans: C
Feedback: Although the majority of older adults enjoy good health, in national surveys as many as 20% of adults 65 years of age and older report a chronic disability.
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1) "He's not a good boy like my other son." 2) "I've had to treat him for lice a couple of times." 3) "He has an imaginary friend he calls Buddy." 4) "He's so funny when he imitates his dad doing things."
The nurse is providing care to several children who have been brought to the clinic by the parents for complaints of cold-like symptoms. The nurse would most likely suspect sinusitis in which child?
A) A 2-year-old with thin watery nasal discharge B) A 3-year-old with sneezing and coughing C) A 5-year-old with nasal congestion and sore throat D) A 7-year-old with halitosis and thick, yellow nasal discharge
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She explains that she wants to protect her patients from being uncomfortable with a male nurse. This situation is an example of which of the following? a. Sexism c. Both of the above b. Paternalism d. Neither of the above
The client receives a topical medication for treatment of a skin disorder. The nurse completes medication education and evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statements?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "My medication only needs to be applied once a day." 2. "My daughter has a similar problem, so she can use this too." 3. "I do not need to shower prior to using this medication." 4. "I will call my doctor if I notice a change in my symptoms." 5. "I will apply the medication only to the affected area."