An older adult has had surgery the previous day. The nurse is assessing the patient’s current functional abilities the next day. It is important for the nurse to assess the patient’s pain level. True or False?

The nurse is ready to begin a physical exam on an 8-month-old infant. The child is quietly sitting on his mother’s lap chewing on a toy. Which of the following actions should the nurse do first?

When preparing to perform a physical examination on an infant, the examiner should?

An 88-year-old man has been hospitalized after a fall at home and his 86-year-old wife is at the bedside. She tells the nurse that she is his primary caregiver each day. What should the nurse assess for in the patient’s wife as signs of “caregiver role strain”? Choose all that apply?

What are symptoms of hearing loss a nurse may note in an older patient at bedside? Choose all that apply?

A 78-year-old patient tells the nurse he is having trouble hearing high-frequency sounds- particularly in large groups. He cannot always tell where the sound is coming from, words often sound “mixed up”. What might the nurse suspect as the cause for this change?

During a pediatric health history, name the components of the adolescent HEEADSSS method of interviewing that maximizes communication and topics to cover with youths? 

An 18 month old child is brought to the pediatric unit pre-operatively for insertion of tympanostomy tubes post a history of multiple ear infections. What is the best way for the nurse to proceed as the parents and child arrive to the room?

A client comes to the clinic complaining of severe headaches. The client has a long history of migraines. The client is currently complaining of severe light sensitivity. Which medical term would the nurse chart in the electronic medical record to describe this light sensitivity? 

To test peripheral vision in an older 80-year old who wants to continue to drive his car, the nurse should use which assessment skill?