When an elderly person is adequately physically cared for in the home by adult children, but socially isolated and expresses no purpose or will to live, this is a sign of:
a. psychological or emotional neglect
b. psychological or emotional abuse
c. direct physical abuse
d. physical neglect
A
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Which of the following is a rehabilitation goal for an older adult?
a. Resident will have no signs of skin break-down through long-term care stay b. Resident will reach full rehabilitation potential in the next 30 days c. Resident will allow therapy staff to design his or her rehabilitation program d. Resident will not have any setbacks during the rehabilitation period
Balancing factors that help clients after a crisis would not include:
1. Degree of threat to life. 2. Realistic perception of the event. 3. Decreased or limited communication. 4. Adequate coping mechanisms.
The nurse performing a brief physical assessment of an anxious client with asthma would carefully inspect the chest wall primarily to
a. evaluate the use of intercostal muscles. b. gain time to calm the client. c. observe the client for diaphoresis. d. verify bilateral chest expansion.
What is an extremely important strategy that a community/public health nurse can take to assist vulnerable families?
a. Encourage the families to find and use free food distribution centers b. Encourage the families to find and attend so-called free clinics for health care c. Share information about local assistance programs and eligibility requirements d. Write letters to the editor in the local newspapers