Which of these clinical vignettes are not part of the Fried frailty paradigms?- Skildor

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Question 1 of 5

Which of these clinical vignettes are not part of the Fried frailty paradigms?

A. Mrs. P has a caregiver comb her hair now because of inability to hold her arm up long enough to brush it herself. B. Mr. J has just been diagnosed with congestive heart failure after a recent admission to the hospital for a myocardial infarction. C. Mr. K has been losing weight for the last year despite family support of bringing food and negative workup for a more insidious cause. D. Mrs. T tells you she spends the majority of her time in her chair and only walks to the bathroom now because she gets too fatigued for minor home care tasks.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Fried frailty criteria do not involve recent diagnoses like congestive heart failure but focus on physical symptoms like weight loss and fatigue.

Question 2 of 5

Which assessment findings are NOT associated with pyloric stenosis in a 2-month-old infant?

A. Projectile vomiting B. Severe dehydration as demonstrated by sunken eyeballs and depressed anterior fontanelle C. A bloated and tense tympanic abdomen D. A palpable mass the size and shape of an olive, located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A bloated and tense tympanic abdomen is not typically associated with pyloric stenosis.

Question 3 of 5

The following are components of the open disclosure of medical error, except:

A. An apology to the injured patient. B. An explanation of the error in lay language. C. A best guess as to why the error occurred. D. An assurance that a full investigation will take place.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A best guess as to why the error occurred is not a required component of open disclosure.

Question 4 of 5

Healthcare providers should recommend that older adults engage in which one of the following?

A. 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity weekly B. 20 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity 3 days per week C. 10 minutes of vigorous physical activity most days of the week D. 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity 3 days per week

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The recommendation is 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week for older adults.

Question 5 of 5

Upon assessment, the nurse notes the patient has an enlarged thyroid. Which action is most appropriate?

A. Document the finding and observe for a few weeks B. Order a thyroid function test and ultrasound C. Advise the patient to take iodine supplements D. Schedule a follow-up appointment in six months

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: An enlarged thyroid warrants further investigation, such as thyroid function tests and imaging (ultrasound).

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