What is the definition of ageism?
A) Increased respect to elders as they age
B) The belief that mental strength only increases with age
C) A negative bias against the young
D) The belief that the older population is frail and less capable
Answer: D) The belief that the older population is frail and less capable
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A) Sitting up B) Lying prone C) Lying flat D) Lying flat with feet raised slightly
An elderly client who was admitted with a severe head injury passes away at the
healthcare facility. Which nursing procedure should the nurse consider when caring for the client's body and family members? A) Place a clean sheet over the client's body and face B) Light the room brightly when the family members visit C) Allow the family members to see the body immediately D) Allow family members to stay in the room as long as they wish
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed phlebitis at a peripheral IV site. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to avoid further complications and provide relief to the client?
A) Administer oxygen. B) Call for help. C) Discontinue the IV promptly. D) Elevate the affected arm.
What is a standardized survey and data collection method for measuring patients' perspectives on hospital care?
a. Physician Quality Reporting Initiative b. Home Health Compare c. The Leapfrog Group d. Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems