c475 WGU Care of the Older Adult
What should drive decision Patient goals of care
making in palliative care?
Mr. R tells you that he is Spiritual
frightened by not knowing what
happens after death. Which
domain of quality of life is
being affected
by his serious illness?
The nurse is positioning a bed- On the wall
monitoring device for a client
who is at risk of wandering
where should the nurse place the
infrared beam detector?
While caring for a client with Prevent external hip rotation
immobility the RN applies a
trochanter roll after placing the
client in supine position. What
is the rationale behind this
nursing intervention?
A geriatric client who has a risk of Disconnect alarm before assisting patient out of bed.
falls is on a bed monitor. What
should the nurse do while
caring for the patient?
The RN is teaching a student I should check for symptoms of cyanosis and pallor at the site
nurse about guidelines for where the restraint is applied.
caring for patient with
restraining devise. Which
statement of the student nurse
indicated effective learning?
, The RN is providing palliative I should keep the bed in high position.
care for a geriatric patient with
functional impairment who is
placed on an enclosed bed.
The nurse teaches care
guidelines to patient's family
member indicates the need for
future teaching.
What is a mini cog? 3 item recall and clock drawing test
A tool that assesses sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility,
What is the Braden Scale?
nutrition, and friction
-A list that includes commonly prescribed meds which may cause
What is the BEER's List?
increased risk to elderly patient
SLEEP,
Problems
What is the SPICES tool? This tool W/eating,
assesses: Incontinence,
Confusion,
Evidence of fall,
Skin Breakdown.
What are instrumental activities of cleaning, cooking, shopping, and paying bills.
daily living? I-ADLS
-People age 65
-People with ESRD
Who Qualifies for Medicare?
-Diabetes
-People retired from Railroad
This health-oriented initiative has a major goal of eliminating
What is Healthy People 2010?
healthcare disparity between cultural groups.
What is Medicare Part D? The part of Medicare that covers prescription Drugs.
It eliminates lifetime insurance gaps, provides free preventive
What is the patient protection and
care, provides insurance plans for patients with preexisting
affordable care act?
conditions, Allow children to stay on parents plan till age 26
1. Improve pt. quality /satisfaction
What are the IHI Triple Aim goals? 2. Improve population health.
3. Reduce healthcare cost.
It brings together diverse expertise to provide better-coordinated
What is interdisciplinary Team?
better-quality care.
What is care Transitions? The major goal is to reduce avoidable readmissions.
What should drive decision Patient goals of care
making in palliative care?
Mr. R tells you that he is Spiritual
frightened by not knowing what
happens after death. Which
domain of quality of life is
being affected
by his serious illness?
The nurse is positioning a bed- On the wall
monitoring device for a client
who is at risk of wandering
where should the nurse place the
infrared beam detector?
While caring for a client with Prevent external hip rotation
immobility the RN applies a
trochanter roll after placing the
client in supine position. What
is the rationale behind this
nursing intervention?
A geriatric client who has a risk of Disconnect alarm before assisting patient out of bed.
falls is on a bed monitor. What
should the nurse do while
caring for the patient?
The RN is teaching a student I should check for symptoms of cyanosis and pallor at the site
nurse about guidelines for where the restraint is applied.
caring for patient with
restraining devise. Which
statement of the student nurse
indicated effective learning?
, The RN is providing palliative I should keep the bed in high position.
care for a geriatric patient with
functional impairment who is
placed on an enclosed bed.
The nurse teaches care
guidelines to patient's family
member indicates the need for
future teaching.
What is a mini cog? 3 item recall and clock drawing test
A tool that assesses sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility,
What is the Braden Scale?
nutrition, and friction
-A list that includes commonly prescribed meds which may cause
What is the BEER's List?
increased risk to elderly patient
SLEEP,
Problems
What is the SPICES tool? This tool W/eating,
assesses: Incontinence,
Confusion,
Evidence of fall,
Skin Breakdown.
What are instrumental activities of cleaning, cooking, shopping, and paying bills.
daily living? I-ADLS
-People age 65
-People with ESRD
Who Qualifies for Medicare?
-Diabetes
-People retired from Railroad
This health-oriented initiative has a major goal of eliminating
What is Healthy People 2010?
healthcare disparity between cultural groups.
What is Medicare Part D? The part of Medicare that covers prescription Drugs.
It eliminates lifetime insurance gaps, provides free preventive
What is the patient protection and
care, provides insurance plans for patients with preexisting
affordable care act?
conditions, Allow children to stay on parents plan till age 26
1. Improve pt. quality /satisfaction
What are the IHI Triple Aim goals? 2. Improve population health.
3. Reduce healthcare cost.
It brings together diverse expertise to provide better-coordinated
What is interdisciplinary Team?
better-quality care.
What is care Transitions? The major goal is to reduce avoidable readmissions.
