What is the most common long-term health condition in people aged 45 to 64 years?
a. High blood pressure.
b. Long-sightedness.
c. Short-sightedness.
d. Asthma.
b
Long-sightedness affects 53.0% of the 45–54 years age
group, and 62.3% of the 55–64 years age group.
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When a patient recovering from a fractured tibia asks what callus formation is, the nurse tells her it is:
a. when blood vessels of the bone are compressed. b. a part of the bone healing process after a fracture when new bone is being formed over the fracture site. c. the formation of a clot over the fracture site. d. when the hematoma becomes organized and a fibrin meshwork is formed.
The nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for malnutrition after what was assessed? (Select all that apply.)
A) Difficulty ambulating B) Ill-fitting dentures C) Lives at home with family D) Receives monthly pension E) Age 83 years
The most commonly used site to measure pulse oximetry is the:
a. nose c. toe b. finger d. forehead
A client states to the nurse, "I have heard the Affordable Care Act is supposed to help improve the health care I receive, but so far I have seen no benefits from this legislation." Which of the following statements would be the best reply by the nurse?
a. "Maybe you have not directly seen the changes; however, several things have changed in health care because of this bill." b. "It will take years to see any effects from the act because of the delays in implementation of the changes." c. "This legislation will primarily improve care for the elderly and poor populations, so this is why you may not have seen any benefits." d. "The way health care operates at the federal and state levels has changed, so most individuals will not see any direct impact."