A 72-year-old woman is participating in a health fair that is being held at a local community center. Basic psychiatric screening will be provided by mental health professionals
Which of the following problems would this screening most likely reveal?
A) Anxiety Disorder
B) Psychosocial Impairment
C) Mood Disorder
D) Cognitive Impairment
D
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During a mental status examination, the nurse wants to assess a patient's affect. The nurse should ask the patient which question?
a. "How do you feel today?" b. "Would you please repeat the following words?" c. "Have these medications had any effect on your pain?" d. "Has this pain affected your ability to get dressed by yourself?"
A woman had an elective surgical abortion 7 weeks ago and calls the clinic to ask when her menstrual periods should return. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "I will ask the physician to prescribe misoprostol (Cytotec)." B. "It usually takes 1 to 3 months for your menstrual periods to return." C. "Please come in to the clinic today for a checkup." D. "You should be seen in the emergency department."
Taking only sips of fluids and no longer being able to swallow pills have been found to be predictive factors for life expectancy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The terms "growth" and "development" often are used interchangeably. To which of the following does "development" refer?
A) A boy grows taller all through early childhood. B) He learns to throw a ball overhand. C) He triples his weight during the first year. D) His brain increases in size until school age.