The nurse is reviewing the normal aging process for an older adult client. Which of the following would NOT be seen routinely in this age group?
a. Decreased functional aerobic capacity
b. Decline in intelligence
c. Decline in sensory perceptions
d. Decreased muscle tone
ANS: B
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The nurse is caring for a client in the pediatric intensive care unit. The parents have expressed anger over the nursing care their child is receiving. The nursing intervention most appropriate for these parents would be to:
1. Ask the physician to talk with the family. 2. Explain to the parents that their anger is affecting their child, so they will not be allowed to visit the child until they calm down. 3. Acknowledge the parents' concerns and collaborate with them regarding the care of their child. 4. Call the chaplain to sit with the family.
The appropriate action for the nurse who is HIV positive is to
1. Forfeit her license and stop practicing 2. Hide his or her HIV status 3. Test all patients before and after contact to be sure they are not infected 4. Avoid exposure prone procedures
Symptoms of infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) include:
a. fever, chills, aches, and fatigue b. painful wartlike growths on internal or external genitalia c. painless, soft, fleshy growths appearing in the genital area d. white, cheesy discharge from the vagina
Which agency has a comprehensive website dedicated to improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans?
1. Joint Commission 2. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) 3. American Nurses Credentialing Center 4. Pathway to Excellence Program