Which assessment finding is considered an age-related change?
1) Presbycusis
2) Hyperopia
3) Increased sensitivity to touch
4) Increased sensitivity to taste
ANS: 1
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1. The occipital lobe governs perceptions of events, judging them as positive or negative. 2. The parietal lobe has been linked to depression. 3. The limbic system is thought to be the emotional center of the brain. 4. The medulla regulates key biological and psychological activities.
The nurse is calculating the patient's intake and output record and converts ounces to milliliters. What systems is this nurse converting from and to?
A) From household to metric B) From metric to household C) From household to apothecary D) From apothecary to Avoirdupois
A nonstress test in which there are two or more fetal heart rate accelerations of 15 or more beats per minute with fetal movement in a 20-minute period is termed:
a. nonreactive. b. positive. c. negative. d. reactive.
After completing a health history the nurse realizes that an older patient is at risk for developing hypothyroidism. What data did the nurse collect during the health history? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Prescribed furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension 2. Treatment for a non-thyroid autoimmune disease 3. Previous treatment of neck cancer with external radiation 4. Taking over-the-counter acetaminophen (Tylenol) for arthritis pain 5. Five year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus that is controlled by diet