Nr601 Final Study Guide Graded A+

Older adults w/dementia sometimes suffer from agnosia, which is defined as the inability to: {Ans: Recognize objects}What are some common physical findings in acute bacterial prostatitis? {Ans: Fever Bladder distention Edematous/warm/tender prostate (can be firm or boggy)}You know that the gold standard for COPD dx is: a. Spirometry b. Dyspnea, chronic cough w/sputum production c. Irreversible airflow limitation d. Decreased breath sounds, wheezes at lung bases {Ans: A}65yo man presents for eval of CP and L-sided shoulder pain, begins after strenuous activity, including walking. Characterized by dull, aching, 8/10 during activity, otherwise 0/10. Began few months ago, intermittent, aggravated by exercise, relieved by rest. Occasional nausea. Pain is retrosternal, radiating to L shoulder, affects QOL by limiting activity. Pain is worse today, did not go away with rest. BP 120/80, HR 72 regular. Normal heart sounds, S1/2, no murmurs. Which of the following diff dx would be most likely? a. Afib b. Coronary artery dz w/angina pectoris c. Esophagitis d. Musculoskeletal chest wall syndrome w/radiation {Ans: B}What are the differences between palliative care and hospice? {Ans: Palliative: to relieve pain and improve quality of life. Used early in dz process. Interdisciplinary care. Provides care for