Post-physical Exam Discussion with the Older Adult
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Post-physical Exam Discussion with the Older Adult“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (release in progress)“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which screening tool assesses daytime sleepiness and is commonly used for sleep apnea evaluation?
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale
- CAGE Questionnaire
- Hamilton Rating Scale
- Beck Depression Inventory
- Glasgow Coma Scale
What is the recommended blood pressure target for a patient with hypertension and established heart disease?
- Less than 130/80 mmHg
- Less than 140/90 mmHg
- Less than 120/70 mmHg
- Less than 150/95 mmHg
- Less than 135/85 mmHg
Which combination of characteristics indicates an increased risk for osteoporosis?
- Fair skin, red hair, positive family history
- Dark skin, brown hair, negative family history
- Olive skin, black hair, positive family history
- Fair skin, brown hair, negative family history
- Dark skin, red hair, positive family history
What is a key consideration when reviewing medications in elderly patients?
- Opportunity for deprescribing unnecessary medications
- Adding preventive medications
- Switching all medications to brand names
- Increasing dosages for better efficacy
- Converting all medications to extended-release forms
Which test specifically assesses balance and proprioception in neurological examination?
- Romberg test
- Babinski test
- Patrick test
- Straight leg raise test
- Phalen test
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Dozent des Vortrages Post-physical Exam Discussion with the Older Adult
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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