Correct Answers 2023
NI for increasing skin integrity - Correct answer-1. Turn Q 2 HR
2. Use draw sheet
3. Heels on pillows
4. Bladder training
discharge instructions for cardiac patients - Correct answer-pace yourself
rest periods
conserve energy
unlicensed personal and fall prevention - Correct answer-toilet Q 2 hours
no loose socks
physiological changes in older adults - Correct answer-decreased peristalsis
decreased cardiac output
relocation stress syndrome - Correct answer-pt frequently irritable
pt stays in room
S/SX of stress - Correct answer-muscle tension
hyperventilation
decreased hr
dizziness
PTS @ greatest risk of stress related problems - Correct answer-also have chronic
illness
loss of spouse
relocated
decreased income
screenings for older adults to assess stress - Correct answer-BMI
BP
cognitive
functional
Potential nutritional complications for older adults - Correct answer-limited income
limited transportation
neighborhood only has convenience stores
external stressors - Correct answer-hot and cold
noises
, physical trauma
Intrinsic motivation - Correct answer-internal motivators
what do older adults fear the least - Correct answer-death
ostomies - Correct answer-change when 1/3 full
chronic fatigue syndrome - Correct answer-lasts longer than 6 months
priority to report to MD - Correct answer-obstructive sleep apnea
diet for sacral ulcer - Correct answer-high protein
if patient has stress - Correct answer-focus on emotion focus coping
vitamin D toxicity - Correct answer-liver is affected
flu vacine - Correct answer-primary prevention
hearing aides - Correct answer-can't get wet
valsava maneuver - Correct answer-open mouth breathing
decreased appetite - Correct answer-caused by decreased peristalsis
of pt has low bone density - Correct answer-need to do weight bearing exercises
fall risk - Correct answer-use morse fall scale
fluid volume deficit - Correct answer-hypernatremia
fluid volume excess - Correct answer-hyponatremia
greatest risk for poly pharmacy - Correct answer-if pt has many doctors
expressive aphasia - Correct answer-cannot express what they want to say
best way to help relocation syndrome - Correct answer-same caregivers everyday
patients with hip fractures are at greatest risk to - Correct answer-develop pneumonia
ABC - Correct answer-airway
breathing
circulation