Assessment of vital signs in the elderly reflect
A. Errors in blood pressure measurement are rare with automated recording devices
B. Shortness of breath in the elderly is rare in the older, deconditioned, and immobile patient
C. Older adults prefer a 0-10 pain rating scale
D. Older adults could be septic with a temperature within normal limits
D
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A 72-year-old female has been told by her physician that she has a new heart murmur that requires her to go visit a cardiologist
Upon examination, the cardiologist informs the patient that she has aortic stenosis. After the cardiologist has left the room, the patient asks, "What caused this [aortic stenosis] to happen now?" The clinic nurse responds, A) "Heart murmurs result from tumultuous flow through a diseased heart valve that is too narrow and stiff. This flow causes a vibration called a murmur." B) "Aortic stenosis is commonly seen in elderly patients. Basically, there is a blockage in the valve that is causing blood to pool, causing decreased velocity of flow." C) "This is caused by a tear in one of the papillary muscles attached to the valve. They can do a procedure where they thread a catheter into the heart and reattach the muscle ends." D) "Because of the high amount of energy it takes to push blood through the aortic valve to the body, your valve is just had to work too hard and it is weakening."
The population health nurse is advocating for a screening service for older adults. Which type of activity is the nurse supporting for this population?
1. Health promotion. 2. Illness and injury prevention. 3. Problem resolution. 4. Health restoration.
When working with children, what diagnostic tests are indicated specifically for well-child examinations?
A) Lead levels B) Tuberculosis test C) Urinalysis D) None
Sandra is 42 years old and has just been diagnosed with leukemia and is complaining of bone and joint pain. Which type is probably the culprit?
a. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) b. Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) c. Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) d. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)