Nsg 6420 week3 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Gerontology Class…. Week 1: NSG 6420 Gerontology week 1 midterm Questions and Answers 1. Question : The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is: Reduced physiological reserve Reduced homeostatic mechanisms Impaired immunological response CORRECT All of the above Instructor Explanation: The major impact of all of these physiological changes can be highlighted with three primary points. First, there is a reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, p...

Week 3 Return to deck 1. Susan P., a 60-year-old woman with a 30 pack year history, presents to your primary care practice for evaluation of a persistent, daily cough with increased sputum production, worse in the morning, occurring over the past three months. She tells you, “I have the same thing, year after year.” Which of the following choices would you consider strongly in your critical thinking process? Seasonal allergies       Acute bronchitis       Bronchial asthma    ...