NURS 601 MIDTERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RATED A.
1. Which one of the following is
most true about the rule of
fourths?
2. Which one of the following is
most true about aging sleep
changes?
3. An old woman who is cared
for by attentive, cautious, concerned family is particularly
likely to suffer from which one
of the following complications
after an episode of gastroenteritis?
4. Which one of the following is
most true about psychological
aging and ageism?
5. Of the following conditions between falls,iatrogenic disease,
or depression which one is
most common and most often
preventable?
6. What is the age range for
Breast cancer screening?
7. What is the age range for colorectal screening?
what used to be called normal aging can
be largely explained by processes that are
not normal.
Stage 3 and 4 sleep decreases.
Immobility related to overconcern
Ageism can lead to isolation and depression.
Iatrogenic disease
50-74
50-75
8. What is the Beers criteria? list of drugs that are dangerous in the elderly
9. What age is the Beers Criteria
for?
>65
10. What is polypharmacy? describe persons (most of whom are older)
who take a lot of medications.