Which of the following is the characteristic aging change in hearing for older adults?
a. Loss of high-frequency tones
b. Loss of high-frequency and low-frequency tones
c. Loss of low-frequency tones
d. Generalized loss of all frequencies
A
Presbycusis, or loss of high-frequency tones, is the characteristic hearing loss of normal aging. Responses B, C, and D are incorrect.
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Sara Simpson, 69 years old, has had a cerebrovascular accident that has affected her ability to move and ambulate. Which of the following interventions would be part of her plan of care?
a. Encourage her to transfer without assistance to determine ability to transfer b. Encourage her to ambulate without assistance to determine walking ability c. Perform passive range of motion to all joints d. Encourage weight-lifting exercises to increase strength
When performing an assessment, the nurse identifies the following: impaired coordination, decreased muscle strength, limited range of motion, and the patient's reluctance to move. These signs and symptoms indicate which nursing diagnosis?
A) Health-seeking behavior B) Impaired physical mobility C) Disturbed sensory perception D) Deficient knowledge
Which of the following statements about gerontological nursing is supported by research evidence?
A) Geriatric nurse practitioners increase the cost of care for elderly patients in hospitals. B) Whether geriatric nurse practitioners are employed has no effect on the quality of care for older adults in ambulatory care settings. C) Gerontological clinical nurse specialists in acute hospitals decrease the length of stay for elderly patients. D) In acute hospitals, readmission rates post-discharge are higher when gerontological nurse specialists are employed.
Which intervention would the nurse expect for a patient with acute toxicity from a first-generation H1 antagonist?
1. Benzodiazepines 2. Anticholinergics 3. Drug removal and symptom management 4. Warming blankets