NUR 257 Final Exams
Why should you have your elderly patients bring in all medications that they take?
(OTC, herbal, etc.) - answerTo assess for possible drug interactions
Fall RF Include: - answerincontinence, burns, poor vision, sensory deficits, age, meds,
weakness, environmental hazards, footwear, and some diseases/disorders.
What meds can increase fall risk? - answerBP meds and sedation
Education for a pt on BP meds: - answerchange positions slowly (orthostatic
hypotension)
Example of environmental hazards that can increase the fall risk: - answer-loose rugs
-inadequate lighting
Ways to decrease environmental hazards in the home of a patient at high fall risk? -
answer- add night lights
- install handrails
- remove loose rugs
- clean environment with a clear path.
What diseases/disorders could increase a pt's fall risk? - answerNeurological and
cardiovascular disorders.
Those at risk for social isolation: - answerthose in frail health.
primary prevention definition: - answermaximizing health through strategies that are set
in place before an illness or injury occur.
Primary Prevent Examples: - answer- immunizations
- sunscreen
- safety classes
Secondary Prevention Definition: - answermaximizing health through strategies that are
set in place at the early stages of illness and injury.
Secondary Prevention Examples: - answer- ANY screening
- BP screening, mass screening, etc.
Houses built before 1978 used... - answerlead-based paint
Tertiary Prevention Definition: - answermaximizing health and wellness through long-
term management and treatment of persons with chronic conditions; QOL is maintained.
, Tertiary Prevention Examples: - answer- support groups
- palliative care
- rehabilitation programs.
Ethics: - answermoral principles that govern a person's behavior or activities; Based on
a well-founded standard of right and wrong.
Autonomy: - answerthe right of an individual to make decisions for themselves
Beneficence: - answerdo what is in the best interest of the pt
Nonmaleficence: - answerDo no harm.
Justice: - answerthe fair distribution of rights and resources
Veracity/Virtues: - answercompassion, trustworthiness, integrity; commitment to tell the
truth.
Fidelity: - answerkeep faithful to ethical principles and the ANA code of ethics for
nurses.
Accountability: - answerbeing held responsible for one's actions.
Confidentiality: - answermaintaining the client's privacy by not disclosing personal/health
information.
Definition of Neglect (Elderly): - answerAn intentional or negligent act that causes
physical or emotional harm or leads to a serious risk of harm to a person over 60 years.
Why do many elder abuse cases go unreported? - answerthe elderly may be afraid of
further violence.
Who are the MC abusers of the elderly? - answercaregivers and family members.
Who are particularly at risk for abuse? - answerelderly with chronic illness and depletion
of financial resources who are dependent on children and grandchildren.
What are the 6 areas of abuse? - answer- Neglect (willful and passive)
- Physical
- Sexual
- Psychological
- Financial
- Abandonment
Epidemiology: - answerstudy of disease, causes, and health outcomes in a. population.
Why should you have your elderly patients bring in all medications that they take?
(OTC, herbal, etc.) - answerTo assess for possible drug interactions
Fall RF Include: - answerincontinence, burns, poor vision, sensory deficits, age, meds,
weakness, environmental hazards, footwear, and some diseases/disorders.
What meds can increase fall risk? - answerBP meds and sedation
Education for a pt on BP meds: - answerchange positions slowly (orthostatic
hypotension)
Example of environmental hazards that can increase the fall risk: - answer-loose rugs
-inadequate lighting
Ways to decrease environmental hazards in the home of a patient at high fall risk? -
answer- add night lights
- install handrails
- remove loose rugs
- clean environment with a clear path.
What diseases/disorders could increase a pt's fall risk? - answerNeurological and
cardiovascular disorders.
Those at risk for social isolation: - answerthose in frail health.
primary prevention definition: - answermaximizing health through strategies that are set
in place before an illness or injury occur.
Primary Prevent Examples: - answer- immunizations
- sunscreen
- safety classes
Secondary Prevention Definition: - answermaximizing health through strategies that are
set in place at the early stages of illness and injury.
Secondary Prevention Examples: - answer- ANY screening
- BP screening, mass screening, etc.
Houses built before 1978 used... - answerlead-based paint
Tertiary Prevention Definition: - answermaximizing health and wellness through long-
term management and treatment of persons with chronic conditions; QOL is maintained.
, Tertiary Prevention Examples: - answer- support groups
- palliative care
- rehabilitation programs.
Ethics: - answermoral principles that govern a person's behavior or activities; Based on
a well-founded standard of right and wrong.
Autonomy: - answerthe right of an individual to make decisions for themselves
Beneficence: - answerdo what is in the best interest of the pt
Nonmaleficence: - answerDo no harm.
Justice: - answerthe fair distribution of rights and resources
Veracity/Virtues: - answercompassion, trustworthiness, integrity; commitment to tell the
truth.
Fidelity: - answerkeep faithful to ethical principles and the ANA code of ethics for
nurses.
Accountability: - answerbeing held responsible for one's actions.
Confidentiality: - answermaintaining the client's privacy by not disclosing personal/health
information.
Definition of Neglect (Elderly): - answerAn intentional or negligent act that causes
physical or emotional harm or leads to a serious risk of harm to a person over 60 years.
Why do many elder abuse cases go unreported? - answerthe elderly may be afraid of
further violence.
Who are the MC abusers of the elderly? - answercaregivers and family members.
Who are particularly at risk for abuse? - answerelderly with chronic illness and depletion
of financial resources who are dependent on children and grandchildren.
What are the 6 areas of abuse? - answer- Neglect (willful and passive)
- Physical
- Sexual
- Psychological
- Financial
- Abandonment
Epidemiology: - answerstudy of disease, causes, and health outcomes in a. population.
