Author Question: The nurse at an assisted living facility is planning secondary prevention activities for a group of ... (Read 34 times)

WhattoUnderstand

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 517
The nurse at an assisted living facility is planning secondary prevention activities for a group of residents at risk for cardiac problems. Which activities would be appropriate for this level of care? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Blood pressure monitoring
  2. Demonstration on the use of walkers and canes
  3. Explanation on why tobacco should be avoided
  4. Discussion with a dietitian for elevated cholesterol levels
  5. Discussion with a physical therapist for loss of muscle tone

Question 2

The licensing law that (1) defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and (2) states the requirements for licensure is called the:
 
  a. state practice act.
  b. nurse regulation act.
  c. nurse practice act.
  d. legislative act.



gabrielle_lawrence

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 353
Answer to Question 1

1,4,5
Rationale: Blood pressure monitoring is a secondary prevention intervention and would be appropriate for the residents at risk for cardiac problems.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse practice act defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

Vampire bats have a natural anticoagulant in their saliva that permits continuous bleeding after they painlessly open a wound with their incisors. This capillary blood does not cause any significant blood loss to their victims.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library