With regard to the effects of disability among the elderly on activities of daily living, the progression of the loss of abilities is first
a. Feeding
b. Toileting
c. Dressing
d. Walking
ANS: D
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A) antianxiety medications. B) proton pump inhibitors. C) lactulose, to reduce the blood ammonia levels. D) calcium carbonate, an antacid.
The nurse assessing a 68-year-old female patient notes an exaggerated curvature of the thoracic spine when the patient bends at the waist. With which alteration does the nurse recognize this finding to be consistent?
1. kyphosis, which is a common curvature in older patients 2. kyphosis, which the patient will have to have surgically corrected 3. scoliosis, which is a normal curvature in the elderly 4. lordosis, which is common in elderly patients
A nursing professor administers three versions of a final exam to a class of students and compares the exams for reliability. This is a measure of
a. homogeneity. b. interrater reliability c. equivalence. d. test-retest reliability.
How might the social action approach be summarized?
A. A process of experts engaging in rational, deliberate problem solving B. A process of group meetings that take place until everyone reaches consensus C. Direct action to seek redistribution of power or basic change in organizational policies D. Groups working together to write several grants to get money for health care programs